Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race
- Date Sat 16th August 2025
- Time 7:50AM EDT
- Location Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Price $33.95 - $76.53
- Races 7 races
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Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of running at the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in the vibrant city of Parkersburg, West Virginia! This exciting event kicks off with the Half Marathon starting at 8:00 a.m. (7:50 a.m. for wheelchair participants) and takes runners on a scenic journey through the beautiful rolling landscapes surrounding the city. As part of the RRCA West Virginia State Championship, this half marathon promises a thrilling finish on Market Street amidst the cheers of thousands, perfectly timed with the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival Parade.
If you're looking for a shorter distance, join the fun in the Two Mile Race beginning at 8:10 a.m., also part of the RRCA West Virginia Championship. Both races offer participants a fantastic experience with perks like tech shirts, a pre-race pasta dinner, and a post-race pizza luncheon. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual participant, this event promises camaraderie, community spirit, and unforgettable memories. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day of fitness and fun in Parkersburg!
If you're looking for a shorter distance, join the fun in the Two Mile Race beginning at 8:10 a.m., also part of the RRCA West Virginia Championship. Both races offer participants a fantastic experience with perks like tech shirts, a pre-race pasta dinner, and a post-race pizza luncheon. Whether you’re a seasoned runner or a casual participant, this event promises camaraderie, community spirit, and unforgettable memories. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day of fitness and fun in Parkersburg!
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)
_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 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)
_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 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. $6.53 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$76.53
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Half Marathon Competitive Walk
Incl. $6.53 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$76.53
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Half Marathon Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank
Incl. $6.53 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (7:50AM EDT)
$76.53
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2 Mile Run
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:10AM EDT)
$33.95
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2 Mile Competitive Walk
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (8:10AM EDT)
$33.95
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2 Mile Rucking
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (7:50AM EDT)
$33.95
-
2 Mile Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th August 2025 (7:50AM EDT)
$33.95
Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race
