Ride Weekend Info
Everything You Need to Know for Ride Weekend
Joining us for Ride Weekend? This page is your one stop resource for the PNC Presents Rush to Crush Cancer Ride Weekend. Explore the full event schedule, packet pickup times and locations, and travel details so you can arrive prepared and focus on the ride, the community, and the cause.
Event Venues
The PNC Presents Rush to Crush Cancer Ride Weekend is spread out across multiple venues. Double-check your GPS before you go to ensure you have no issues getting to the event!
- South Shore Riverfront Park | 2706 S Water St, Pittsburgh, PA 15203
- P3R Office | 810 River Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
- Central Elementary School | 4100 Middle Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101
- Hazelwood Green | Blair St, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Ride Weekend Schedule of Events
Venue addresses are listed above.
Friday, May 15, 2026
- 10:00 AM - Packet and shirt pickup opens (P3R Office)
- 4:00 PM - Packet and shirt pickup closes
Saturday, May 16, 2026
- 12:00 PM - Packet and shirt pickup opens (P3R Office)
- 3:00 PM - Packet and shirt pickup closes
- 6:00 PM - Riders Village, packet, and shirt pickup opens (South Shore Riverfront Park)
- 7:00 PM - Opening Ceremony (South Shore Riverfront Park)
- 7:30 PM - PNC Mile to Crush Cancer Walk (South Shore Riverfront Park)
- 8:30 PM - Packet and shirt pickup closes
- 9:00 PM - Riders Village closes
Sunday, May 17, 2026
- 6:00 AM - 60-Mile Ride (Central Elementary School)
- 8:00 AM - 30-Mile Ride (Central Elementary School)
- 9:00 AM - Riders Village opens (South Shore Riverfront Park)
- 9:00 AM - Brian Shanahan 15-Mile Ride and 8-Mile Short Course (Hazelwood Green)
- 1:00 PM - Finish line and Riders Village close
All timing is subject to change.
Packet and Shirt Pick-Up
Your rider packet includes your rider bib and bike tag, both of which are required to participate. Packet pickup is required for riders participating in any of the in-person bike rides.
Participants who qualified for a participant shirt, PNC Mile to Crush Cancer survivor shirt, or Extra Mile Club jersey may pick up their items during any scheduled packet pickup time.
Packet and Shirt Pickup Times and Locations
Packet and shirt pickup will be available at the following times:
- Friday, May 15, 2026 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM (P3R Office)
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (P3R Office)
- Saturday, May 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM (at South Shore Riverfront Park)
If you are unable to attend packet pickup during the scheduled times, another rider may pick up your packet for you.
Bike Rentals
Rush to Crush Cancer proudly partners with Unlimited Biking to offer a variety of bike rental options for Ride Weekend. Riders who reserve a rental bike will pick up their bike and helmet at their designated start location and return them at the finish line after completing their ride. We recommend arriving early to allow enough time to get comfortable with your equipment.
Travel and Hotel Information
Traveling to Pittsburgh for Ride Weekend? The following hotel options are located near the UPMC Health Plan Riders Village at South Shore Riverfront Park, making it easy to access the Ride Weekend festivities.
- Hyatt House South Side | Located in the heart of the UPMC Health Plan Riders Village and at the ride finish line, with convenient access to dining and shopping.
- SpringHill Suites Southside Works | Situated in South Side Works and within walking distance of the UPMC Health Plan Riders Village and Ride Weekend events.
- Hotel Indigo Pittsburgh University-Oakland | Located across the river on Technology Drive, this hotel offers convenient access for riders participating in the 8‑ and 15‑mile routes.
