HALF MARATHON:
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon begins at 8:00 a.m. (Wheelchair division 7:50 a.m.) in downtown Parkersburg and is the RRCA WV State Championship. The rolling course will take you out of the city and into the scenic surroundings of West Virginia before looping back into the commercial area. You will finish the race to the cheers of thousands of spectators lined up on Market Street prior to the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival Parade.
All participants in the Half Marathon will get a tech shirt, pre-race pasta dinner, finishers medal, & post-race pizza luncheon.
TWO MILE RACE:
Starting line is at Third and Juliana streets at the Towne Square Parking Garage and the finish line is at Sixth and Market streets. The Two Mile Race is the RRCA West Virginia Championship. Race begins at 8:10 a.m.
To participate on a Company, Family, or School team for the 2 Mile Run, please select your existing team or create a new team during registration. Top 4 fastest team members determine the team score.
All participants in the 2 Mile will receive a T-shirt.
Schedule:
Friday, August 14, 2026, Locations Listed Below
2-9 p.m. - Registration/Packet Pickup for all Events - Parkersburg Municipal Building, 1 Government Sq, Parkersburg, WV 26101
5-9 p.m. - Pre-Race Pasta Dinner* - St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, near Finish Line (included with Half Marathon)
*2-mile participants, guest and children tickets may be purchased at the door. (2-mile tickets $3 with bib present, Guest tickets $7, & Children $4)
Saturday, August 15, 2026, Locations Listed Below
6-7 a.m. - Packet Pickup for Half Marathon & 2 Mile - Parkersburg Municipal Building, 1 Government Sq, Parkersburg, WV 26101
7:50 a.m. - Wheelchair Starts
8:00 a.m. - Half Marathon Run & Half Marathon Walk Starts
8:10 a.m. - 2 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk Starts
9:30 a.m. - Awards for 2 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk - Bicentennial Park, 201 3rd St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
11:00 a.m. -1 p.m. - Post-Race Pizza Lunch* - St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, near Finish Line (included with Half Marathon)
*2-mile participants, guest and children tickets may be purchased at the door. (2-mile/guest $5 & Children $4)
11:30 a.m. – Course Closed
12:30 p.m. – Awards for Half Marathon Run & Half Marathon Walk – St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, near Finish Line
12:30 p.m. – Parade begins (Market Street)
Odgen Newspaper Half Marathon & Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon:
Runners who complete in both the Odgen Newspaper Half Marathon & Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon will receive a special tech shirt!
*Must be preregister in the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon by August 1 to get special shirt.
Half Marathon and 5K trail races located in Mountwood Park - 15 miles east of Parkersburg, WV on U.S. Route 50. Take the Volcano Road exit and the main parking lot is about one half mile by the boat ramp. The half marathon has a 4 hour time limit - any participant over 2 hours at the halfway point will be routed to the finish. T-shirts guaranteed if registered by September 6. Runners must be at least 15 years old to participate in the half marathon. Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female in all races. One age group award in all 3 races for the following age groups: Under 15 (5K only), 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
Come run or walk with our local heroes! Join us for a fun-filled event raising funds for our Sardis Volunteer Fire Department! This 5K race will start and finish at the former Riverview Golf Course, Saturday, September 19, 2026. Race begins at 9:00 am with final registrations beginning at 8:00 am. This will be a chip-timed race with timing services by Advanced Sports Timing. Walkers are welcome!! There will be drinks and light refreshments at the finish line.
All proceeds will go to the Sardis Volunteer Fire Department. The men and women on the department volunteer their time and skills to benefit our community. This is a wonderful opportunity to give back to them!
Register before race day to ensure you get a Sardis Fire and Rescue Run T-shirt!
Marietta Health Foundation Glow Run 5K
Benefiting Hearts and Hands 4 Paws with their mission to provide support and resources to allow animals to remain in their homes, reduce animal overpopulation, and aid animal welfare organizations. We help people pay for needed veterinary care and spay/neuter of their animals.
Last years race helped Hearts and Hands 4 Paws to provide 402 spay/neuters and 359 with veterinary assistance funding in 2024
We are the Mid Ohio Valley's only 5k offering 4 events of participation: 5k run, 5k walk, 5k run with your dog, 5k walk with your dog
Flat 3.1 mile loop starting and ending in Muskingum Park, traveling along Front St to Indian Acres Park and returning on the bike path in Marietta, OH
REGISTER BY OCTOBER 10, 2025 TO GUARANTEE RACE T-SHIRT
Join Us for the Fall Back 5K!
Support St. Mary Catholic School and our partner charity, Mary's House, by taking part in this enjoyable, family-friendly event! We are thrilled to be part of the River City Runners & Walkers Series once again.
Register by October 20 to ensure you receive your long-sleeve race shirt!
After October 20, registration will increase to $30, and shirts will no longer be guaranteed—so be sure to sign up early!
On race day, awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age categories:
0–10
11–20
21–30
31–40
41–50
51–60
61–70
71–80
81–90
91+
Put on your running shoes and join us in making a difference—one step at a time!
Kick off your Thanksgiving morning with a beloved Parkersburg tradition! Since 1979, the Parkersburg Turkey Trot has brought families, friends, and runners together for a scenic run or walk through City Park. What began under Dr. Gary Ogilvie’s direction and carried on by Joe Corra continues today as a festive blend of friendly competition and family fun. The first male and female finishers each take home a LARGE fresh turkey and a unique Turkey Trot hoodie, and all registered participants are entered into drawings for 50+ door prizes with winners posted after the race. You can pick up your official Turkey Trot shirt or register at the Wood County Rec Building in the City Park on Wednesday before Thanksgiving from 10 AM to 6 PM or Thanksgiving morning from 7 AM to 8:45 AM—but register early to guarantee your shirt! Join us for one of Parkersburg’s most enduring and heartwarming traditions this Thanksgiving morning!
Wheeled course on paved streets in St. Marys, WV. Started and finish in the Pleasants County Park.
Awards: Walkers: First overall male and female walkers. First 3 male in age group: 49 & Under, 50-59, 60-69: First 2 70-75, & 76+; First 3 female in age groups: 39 & under, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Runners: First 3 overall male & female runners. First 3 male & female in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
The first 130 finishers will receive a participant medal. $25 Early Registration / $30 after Dec. 5th. Preregistration participants by Dec. 5th are guaranteed a long-sleeve dry-fit T-shirt. Additional shirts available day of the race while supplies last.