Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race

  • Date Sat 15th August 2026
  • Time 7:50AM EDT
  • Location Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Price $28.95 - $54.95
  • Races 6 races

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Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race on Saturday, August 15, 2026, in the heart of Parkersburg, West Virginia. The Half Marathon kicks off at 8:00 a.m., with a special wheelchair division starting at 7:50 a.m. This scenic race, recognized as the RRCA West Virginia State Championship, takes participants on a rolling course that showcases the beautiful surroundings of Wood County before returning to a lively finish surrounded by cheering crowds on Market Street, just in time for the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival Parade.

For those looking for a shorter challenge, the Two Mile Race starts at 8:10 a.m. from Third and Juliana streets, making it a perfect family-friendly event. Both races promise a fantastic atmosphere, with participants receiving tech shirts, and the Half Marathon includes a pre-race pasta dinner and a post-race pizza lunch to refuel. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this vibrant community event!

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.



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.

Races

  • Half Marathon Run

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $54.95

  • Half Marathon Competitive Walk

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)

    $54.95

  • Half Marathon Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (7:50AM EDT)

    $54.95

  • 2 Mile Run

    Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:10AM EDT)

    $28.95

  • 2 Mile Competitive Walk

    Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (8:10AM EDT)

    $28.95

  • 2 Mile Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank

    Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 15th August 2026 (7:50AM EDT)

    $28.95

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Location

519 JULIANA ST, Parkersburg, 26101, WV, United States

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