Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 8:10AM EST
- Location Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Price $28.95 - $54.95
- Races 6 races
Event summary
Join us for the exciting Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in the charming city of Parkersburg, West Virginia! Kicking off at 8:00 a.m., the Half Marathon, which serves as the RRCA West Virginia State Championship, offers a scenic rolling course that takes runners out of the city and into the stunning natural surroundings before returning to the vibrant streets lined with cheering spectators. Participants will enjoy a wealth of perks including a tech shirt, a pre-race pasta dinner, a finisher's medal, and a delicious post-race pizza luncheon.
For those looking for a shorter distance, the Two Mile Race starts at 8:10 a.m. and also showcases the beauty of Parkersburg. All participants will receive a T-shirt, and the event will culminate in an awards ceremony at Bicentennial Park. Don't miss the chance to be part of this festive occasion, which coincides with the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival Parade, making it a perfect day for family and friends to come together. Mark your calendars and get ready to run in this unforgettable celebration of community and fitness!
For those looking for a shorter distance, the Two Mile Race starts at 8:10 a.m. and also showcases the beauty of Parkersburg. All participants will receive a T-shirt, and the event will culminate in an awards ceremony at Bicentennial Park. Don't miss the chance to be part of this festive occasion, which coincides with the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival Parade, making it a perfect day for family and friends to come together. Mark your calendars and get ready to run in this unforgettable celebration of community and fitness!
Organiser's Description
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.
All participants in the 2 Mile will receive a T-shirt.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 15, 2025, 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)
6 p.m. - Free half marathon course bus tour (leaves from 3rd and Avery)
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 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 a.m. - Half Marathon Run, Half Marathon Walk, Half Marathon Rucking Starts
8:10 a.m. - 2 Mile Run, 2 Mile Walk, & 2 Mile Rucking Starts
10:30 a.m. - Awards for 2 Mile Run, 2 Mile Walk, & 2 Mile Rucking - Bicentennial Park, 201 3rd St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
11 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
Noon - 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.
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.
All participants in the 2 Mile will receive a T-shirt.
SCHEDULE:
Friday, August 15, 2025, 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)
6 p.m. - Free half marathon course bus tour (leaves from 3rd and Avery)
Saturday, August 16, 2025, 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 a.m. - Half Marathon Run, Half Marathon Walk, Half Marathon Rucking Starts
8:10 a.m. - 2 Mile Run, 2 Mile Walk, & 2 Mile Rucking Starts
10:30 a.m. - Awards for 2 Mile Run, 2 Mile Walk, & 2 Mile Rucking - Bicentennial Park, 201 3rd St, Parkersburg, WV 26101
11 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
Noon - 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.
Races
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Half Marathon Run
Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.95
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Half Marathon Competitive Walk
Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$54.95
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Half Marathon Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank
Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (7:50AM EDT)
$54.95
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2 Mile Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:10AM EDT)
$28.95
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2 Mile Competitive Walk
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:10AM EDT)
$28.95
-
2 Mile Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (7:50AM EDT)
$28.95
Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race