Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend

About the Event

The 49th annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic Run and Walk will be on Saturday, May 29. This challenging course is well known for its changes in elevation. The Half Marathon Run and Walk will have prize categories (for male and female) for the Open division. Race towels, bottled water and fresh fruit will be available for participants. Participants will receive one food voucher. Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a shirt. The race committee has determined that official race medals will be given to each finisher of the 48th annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic Run and Walk. The medals will be handed out as the participants cross the finish line.

PACKET PICKUP IS AT WESBANCO ARENA (LOBBY), 2 14th St, Wheeling, WV 26003.

Schedule:
Friday, May 28, 2027
12:00-6:00 PM - Packet Pickup for Half Marathon, 5K, Fun Run, & Tiny Tot Trot

Saturday, May 29, 2027
6:00-8:00 AM - Packet Pickup for Half Marathon, 5K, & Fun Run, & Tiny Tot Trot
8:00-10:15 AM - Packet Pickup Tiny Tot Trot
7:10 AM - Half Marathon Run Starts
7:12 AM - Half Marathon Walk Starts
7:30 AM - Recovery Party Open
7:40 AM - 5K Run Starts
7:50 AM - 5K Walk Starts
8:00 AM - Fun Run 1 Mile Starts
8:45 AM - 5K Awards
9:45 AM - Half Marathon Awards
10:30 AM - Tiny Tot Trot Starts
11:15 AM - Dog Walk
11:15 AM - Half Marathon Course Closed
12:00 PM - Recovery Party End

Awards:
Half Marathon Run:
-Top 4 Overall Male & Female
-Top 3 Overall Master Male & Female
-Top 3 Overall Grand Master Male & Female
-Top 3 Male & Female in each of the following Age Groups: 19-under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80-over.

Half Marathon Walk:
-Top 3 Overall Male & Female
-Top 3 Male & Female in each of the following Age Groups: 19-under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80-over.

5K Run:
-Top 3 Overall Male & Female
-Top 3 Male & Female in each of the following Age Groups: 19-under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80-over.

5K Walk:
-Top 3 Overall Male & Female
-Top 3 Male & Female in each of the following Age Groups: 19-under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80-over.

Races Offered

Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Run

May 29, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:10

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$40.00

Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Walk

May 29, 2027

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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07:12

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$40.00

Ogden Newspapers 5K Run

May 29, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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07:40

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$15.00

Ogden Newspapers 5K Walk

May 29, 2027

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Distance — 5K

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07:50

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$15.00

Ogden Newspapers Fun Run 1 Mile

May 29, 2027

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Distance — 1 Miles

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08:00

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$20.00

Ogden Newspapers Tiny Tot Trot 100 Yards

May 29, 2027

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Distance — 100 Yards

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10:30

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$15.00

Ogden Newspapers Dog Walk

May 29, 2027

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Distance — 1.5 Miles

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11:15

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$25.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Wheeling.

thermostat Temperature

11.9° / 22.8°

wb_sunny Feels like

10.3° / 21.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 21m

water_drop Avg rainfall

4.2 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Moderate

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

High (6.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

73.2%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:06

nightlight Sunset

20:31

About Wheeling

Learn more about the host city, Wheeling.

Wheeling, also known as the "Friendly City" or the "Nail City", is a city of 26,000 people in West Virginia. Wheeling is known for having more Victorian architecture than any other city in the United States.