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In 2026, Team Potato is sponsoring 26 runners for the Pittsburgh Marathon on May 3. Participating Speedy Spuds can run the Pittsburgh Half Marathon, Full Marathon, or Marathon Relay. Why 26 runners? There are 26g of carbohydrates in an average-sized potato.
The goal of the Speedy Spud sponsorship is to educate people about the benefits of potatoes as an affordable, delicious, and nutrient-dense source of fuel.
Already planning to run the Pittsburgh Marathon? Have your race entry fee covered so you can tater-trot your way across the finish line in spud-tacular style, wearing, you guessed it, a potato costume! The Speedy Spud race sponsorship celebrates the fantastic benefits of potatoes for athletes of all fitness levels.
Nominate yourself or a team by February 28.
Read about the second speedy spud here.
Read about the first speedy spud here.
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