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2 fun run events in Wheeling, West Virginia

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  • Sat, May 23, 2026 at 7:15 AM

    The 48th annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic Run and Walk will be on Saturday, May 23. This challenging course is well known for its changes in elevation. The Half Marathon Run and Walk will have prize categories (for male and female) for the Open division. Race towels, bottled water and fresh fruit will be available for participants. Participants will receive one food voucher. Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a shirt. The race committee has determined that official race medals will be given to each finisher of the 48th annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic Run and Walk. The medals will be handed out as the participants cross the finish line.

    PACKET PICKUP IS AT WESBANCO ARENA (LOBBY), 2 14th St, Wheeling, WV 26003.

    Schedule:

    Friday, May 22, 2026

    12:00-6:00 PM - Packet Pickup for Half Marathon, 5K, Fun Run, & Tiny Tot Trot

    Saturday, May 23, 2026

    6:00-8:00 AM - Packet Pickup for Half Marathon, 5K, & Fun Run, & Tiny Tot Trot

    8:00-10:30 AM - Packet Pickup Tiny Tot Trot

    7:15 AM - Half Marathon Run Starts

    7:20 AM - Half Marathon Walk Starts

    7:25 AM - 5K Run Starts

    7:30 AM - 5K Walk Starts

    8:15 AM - Fun Run 1 Mile Starts

    10:30 AM - Tiny Tot Trot Starts

    11:00 AM - Half Marathon Awards

    11:30 AM - 5K Awards

    11:15 PM - Pet Walk

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  • Sat, Jun 20, 2026 at 5:00 PM

    This is a sensory friendly, inclusive, untimed, FUN RUN! Anyone that completes the entire course will receive an award. There will be several color stations throwing bright powder, a foam station, and bubble stations! This year is our 21st year anniversary celebration and we will be throwing Augusta Levy a birthday party prior to the race from 3-5 PM. We will have inflatables, balloon animals, face painting, music, and more!

    The race itself begins at 5 PM. The route will begin at the waterfront and cut onto the trail to avoid any roadwork and construction. All participants that pre-register by June 1st will receive a shirt, sunglasses, and an Augusta Levy Autism Ambassador sticker. Pre-registration stays open online until June 19th, but T-shirts will not be available after the May 31 deadline. Registration will be accepted day of, but t-shirts will not be available. We are so excited for another year of the Spectrum of Color 5K Fun Run, benefitting the Shawn Ramsay Autism Scholarship, with a 21st year birthday celebration included!

    Schedule:

    Saturday, June 20

    12:00 PM - Race Day Packet Pick- Up and Day of Registering

    3:00 PM - Augusta Levy 21st Year Birthday Celebration with inflatables, face painting, balloons, cake, music, and more!

    5:30 PM - Spectrum of Color 5k Fun Run Race Start

    Awards:

    -Anyone that completes the entire course will receive an award

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