Ohio River Sternwheel Festival 5K
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Ohio River Sternwheel Festival 5K Run and Walk
The Ohio River Sternwheel Festival 5K Run and Walk takes place in Marietta, Ohio on May 23, 2026. The event is based at East Muskingum Park Gazebo, 310 Front Street, Marietta, OH 45750, and offers both running and walking options.
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
The course passes over and under bridges, goes through tunnels, loops around downtown Marietta, and finishes along the paved river trail in Muskingum Park. The route is described as spectator friendly.
Registration details note that registering by April 20 guarantees a t-shirt and the event is capped at 500 participants. Race day registration is listed at $25. Kids' races for participants age 11 and under are free and do not require pre-registration; those entries are completed on race day.
Awards will be presented to the first three males and first three females overall, the top three male walkers and top three female walkers, and the top three males and females in each age group in both Run and Walk divisions. Age groups are 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 plus. Awards are distributed as results are tallied without a formal ceremony. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
