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Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race

📅 August 15, 2027 (estimated date)📍 Parkersburg · United States

⚠️ 2027 edition: provisional information

The date is estimated from the 2026 edition (August 15, 2026), on the same day of the week. Courses, start times, fees and description are carried over from the previous edition: check them on the official website. This page will be updated as soon as the organizer publishes them.

Available distances

13 mi2 mi

About

The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race takes place in downtown Parkersburg on August 15, 2027. The half marathon (13.1 miles / 21.1 km), recognized by the RRCA as the West Virginia state championship, starts at 8:00 a.m. for runners and competitive walkers; the two-mile run (3.2 km) and competitive walk start at 8:10 a.m.

The scenic half marathon course leaves downtown and loops back to finish among the crowds on Market Street. Half marathoners receive a tech T-shirt, a pre-race pasta dinner, a finisher medal and a post-race pizza lunch. The two-mile race, also designated an RRCA West Virginia championship, comes with a T-shirt. Both races are part of the lead-up to the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival parade.

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