Details
Walk for Children’s is our largest fundraising event of the year, bringing together thousands of UPMC Children’s patients, families, employees, and supporters. It is a day filled with fun and celebration, culminating in a walk through Schenley Park or at a location of your choice.
See below for event details and be sure to check back for more as we get closer to Saturday, June 6!
Two Ways to Walk ↓
At Schenley Park
Date: Saturday, June 6, 2026
Location: Flagstaff Hill at Schenley Park
Parking: TBD
Walk Routes: 3 options
- ½ mile mini loop
- 1 mile turn around
- 2 mile full route
Check back for more details as we get closer to June 6
Activities: multiple photo opportunities, give-a-ways, and more
From a Location of your Choice
No matter where you are from - Alaska, Hawaii, Canada, stationed overseas, down the street, and everywhere in between - you can participate wherever you like.
Have fun and get creative!
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Walk at home |
Host a walk |
Run in your local park |
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Jump rope |
Skip around |
Walk on a |
* Register as a Virtual Participant during registration.
Accessibility Information
Getting to the Event: Participant Drop-Off will be available at the corner of Schenley Drive and Frew Street. Designated shuttles from the parking garages also have wheelchair lifts. See maps below.
Event Activities: Several of our Walk Day activities are located close to the sidewalks along Schenley Drive and Frew Street. Plus, plan to meet us at the Easy Access Area, a tent near the Start/Finish line, for fruit and water, giveaways and activities!
Route Maps
Be sure to tag @ChildrensPGH and #WalkForChildrens for a chance to be featured on social media or in our celebration video!
Celebrate
This is our moment to celebrate the care, treatment, and research that UPMC Children’s provides to our community and join the effort to revolutionize children’s health.
Fundraise
This is our moment to make a BIG impact. Ensure every child and family in this region has access to care that will give them a fighting chance by fundraising for Walk for Children’s. We’ll share tips and challenges to help you along the way. For more ideas on how to hit your personal and team goals, visit our Fundraising page.
Share Why You Walk
Your unique stories are why we walk. Take photos and videos to share on social media using #WalkforChildrens. Help by sharing with others what UPMC Children’s has meant to you and your family.
Social Sharing Tip: We love hearing your stories! Tag us @ChildrensPGH with photos and videos as you gear up for Walk for Children’s!
No matter where you are, put a child’s future first by joining us at Walk for Children’s.
Thank you to our Walk Committee 2026
Co-Chairs
Greg Lignelli, System One
Chris S. McElroy, Schneider Downs
Jamie Rogers, Rice Investment Group
Dan Adamski, Jones Lang LaSalle
Anderson Bailey, Jones Day
Dennis Cestra, Jr., Howard Hanna Real Estate Services
Maris Dauer, UPMC Health Plan
Dan Desko, Echelon Risk + Cyber
Jarrod J. Duffy, Clark Hill
Jake Ploeger, PJ Dick Trumbell Lindy Group
Joe Pozza, Hitachi Rail
Joe Reschini, Reschini Agency
Mark A. Snyder, Snyder Associated Companies
John A. Staley V, Federated Hermes Inc.
Andrew Swank, Swank Construction Company
Nicholas D. Varischetti, Allegheny Strategy Partners
