News and Sentinel Half Marathon
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Event Overview
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race takes place in downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia. This event features the RRCA West Virginia State Championship for both the half marathon and the two-mile distance. The half marathon course follows a rolling route that moves from the city into scenic surrounding areas before looping back into the commercial district. The finish line is located on Market Street, where spectators gather before the start of the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival Parade.
Race Categories
The event offers multiple participation options for different disciplines:
- 21K - Half Marathon Run
- 21K - Half Marathon Competitive Walk
- 21K - Half Marathon Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank
- 2 Miles - 2 Mile Run
- 2 Miles - 2 Mile Competitive Walk
- 2 Miles - 2 Mile Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank
Participant Amenities
Half marathon participants receive a technical shirt, access to a pre-race pasta dinner, a finisher's medal, and a post-race pizza luncheon. Runners who participate in both the Ogden Newspaper Half Marathon and the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon are eligible for a special technical shirt if pre-registered by the designated deadline. Two-mile participants receive a T-shirt and have the option to compete on company, family, or school teams where the scores are determined by the top four fastest members.
Event Services
The race weekend includes organized activities such as packet pickup at the Parkersburg Municipal Building and a post-race awards ceremony at Bicentennial Park and the St. Francis Xavier Parish Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
