2025 Pittsburgh Recovery Walk
The Pittsburgh Recovery Walk is an annual event celebrating the many roads to recovery from addiction and all those who travel them.
What? The 10th annual Pittsburgh Recovery Walk will include speakers, a giant Resource Fair, the Pittsburgh Recovery Awards, kids’ activities, food trucks, music, and a parade through Downtown Pittsburgh.
When? The Pittsburgh Recovery Walk will take place on Saturday September 13, 2025 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm. Streets will close at 11:00 am and the walk will begin at 11:30 am.
Who? The Pittsburgh Recovery Walk is free and open to the public. Everyone whose life has been touched by addiction or recovery is invited to join our celebration.
Where? The Pittsburgh Recovery Walk will be held outside at 1201 Waterfront Place (just north of Smallman St. in the Strip District). The walk will proceed down Penn Avenue to 7th Street, right on Fort Duquesne Blvd. to 9th Street, and back on Penn Avenue to 11th and Waterfront.
Why? The purpose of the Pittsburgh Recovery Walk is to celebrate the many roads to recovery from addiction and all those who travel them. Specifically, the walk aims to 1) celebrate recovery and recovery supports, 2) eliminate stigma, and 3) showcase resources for recovery support, health, and harm reduction in our region.
It’s so much more than a walk!
The walk itself is only one small part of the event! You don’t need to be a walker to have an awesome time. The day is jam-packed with free fun for the whole family.
Beyond the mile-long walk through downtown, the day will feature:
- Moving and inspirational speakers and storytellers
- Pittsburgh Recovery Awards
- Airbrush tattoos, balloon animals, a bounce house, and other entertainment for kids
- Photobooth
- Free t-shirts
- Coffee and ice-cold water
- Live music and a DJ
- Resource fair showcasing over 80 organizations!
Come hungry and bring a few dollars for the food trucks! They’re always a hit!
Want more information about speakers, entertainment, and the schedule of events? View details on our website.
FAQ
The entire event is completely free.
How do I get a t-shirt?
Free t-shirts will be distributed at the registration tent at 1201 Waterfront Place. Come early to make sure you get one before they run out!
Do I have to register in advance?
Advance registration for the September 13 Recovery Walk is not required, but it is encouraged. Register to stay up to date on the day’s events, help us estimate how many t-shirts to bring, and learn about volunteer and outreach opportunities.
Do I have to register at all?
Registration is not mandatory! Feel free to join us downtown on September 13, even if you prefer not to register. We appreciate registrants because it helps us anticipate the size of the event. But it’s not required.
I would like to register a group. Can I do that, or does each person need to register individually?
You can register up to 50 attendees under one registration and have the option to include each person’s name and email address.
Where is the Walk?
The location is 1201 Waterfront Place, Pittsburgh, PA 15222. We are right across the street from the Heinz History Center. Learn more
How do I view the livestream?
Just like the past couple of years, we will be livestreaming the entire event. You can watch the Pittsburgh Recovery Walk in real time by heading over to our website, pghrecoverywalk.org, on the morning of September 13th.
Details
- Date:
- September 13
- Time:
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9:00 am - 1:00 pm
- Website:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-pittsburgh-recovery-walk-registration-1265153591449
Venue
- 11th and Waterfront
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1201 Waterfront Place
Pittsburgh, PA 15222 United States + Google Map
Organizer
- Pittsburgh Recovery Walk
- Phone
- (412) 720-0844
- info@pghrecoverywalk.org
- View Organizer Website