Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race

  • Date Sat 16th August 2025
  • Time 7:50AM EST
  • Location Parkersburg, West Virginia
  • Price $28.95 - $54.95
  • Races 6 races

Event summary

Get ready for an unforgettable day of running and community spirit 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! The excitement kicks off at 8:00 a.m. with the Half Marathon, which is not only the RRCA West Virginia State Championship but also features a scenic rolling course that takes runners through the beautiful landscapes surrounding Parkersburg. Participants will cross the finish line with the cheers of thousands of spectators, 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. and also boasts RRCA Championship status. Both races promise a fantastic atmosphere, with all Half Marathon finishers receiving a tech shirt, a medal, and a post-race pizza luncheon, while Two Mile participants will enjoy a commemorative T-shirt. Join us for a weekend filled with camaraderie, celebration, and the joy of running in scenic West Virginia!

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.

Races

  • Half Marathon Run

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $54.95

  • Half Marathon Competitive Walk

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $54.95

  • Half Marathon Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank

    Incl. $4.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th August 2025 (7:50AM EDT)

    $54.95

  • 2 Mile Run

    Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 16th August 2025 (8:10AM EDT)

    $28.95

  • 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

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Location

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

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