WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend
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Event overview
The Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend takes place on Saturday, May 23, 2026, in Wheeling, West Virginia (1500 Main St, 26003). The weekend program includes a variety of running and walking events and a pet walk. The half marathon course is described as challenging with changes in elevation.
Distances and event types:
- Half marathon - run and walk
- 5K - run and walk
- 1 mile - fun run
- 100 yards - Tiny Tot Trot (ages 5 and under)
- ~1.5 miles - Wellness Weekend Pet Walk
Details and amenities
The half marathon events are open to ages 13 and older. The Fun Run is for children 12 and under with parents; the Tiny Tot Trot is open to ages 5 and under. The Pet Walk registers per pet and requires current vaccinations; leashes and cleanup are required.
The half marathon will award official finisher medals to each finisher and will have male and female Open division prize categories. Participants are provided race towels, bottled water, fresh fruit and one food voucher. Packet pickup is at WesBanco Arena lobby, 2 14th St, Wheeling. The Pet Walk uses the Heritage Port and the Heritage Trail route behind WesBanco Arena, across the walking bridge over Wheeling Creek, with a finish on Nailers Way. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
