Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race

Get ready to race through the heart of West Virginia at the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and the accompanying Two Mile Race! With the picturesque backdrop of downtown Parkersburg, participants will kick off at 8 a.m., with wheelchair racers starting their engines at 7:50 a.m. Half Marathon runners get an exclusive tech shirt, a carb-loading pre-race pasta dinner, a coveted finishers medal, and a celebratory post-race pizza luncheon. If a shorter distance is more your speed, hit the pavement for the Two Mile Race at 8:10 a.m. and snag an event T-shirt as your reward. Whether you're eyeing the state championship or soaking up the festive atmosphere lined with cheering crowds, this event offers an electric mix of competition and community celebration right before the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival Parade. Lace up, experience the thrill, grab some swag, and be part of the tradition!