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16
Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race 2025
Parkersburg, West Virginia
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Returning on August 16, 2025, the Parkersburg News & Sentinel Half Marathon—hosted as the RRCA West Virginia State Championship—starts at 8:00 AM (wheelchair division at 7:50 AM) downtown before leading runners through the rolling terrain of Wood County. The course traverses residential neighborhoods, crosses the Little Kanawha River, winds through Marrtown Road, Ghion Road past the South Hills Golf Club, and loops back into downtown along Camden Avenue and Market Street—where runners are met with enthusiastic crowds ahead of the Homecoming Parade. Upwards of 16 aid stations provide hydration, and the event includes pacers, medical support, tech shirts, a pre-race pasta dinner, and a post-race pizza luncheon. The 2 mile race begins at 8:10 AM from the Towne Square Parking Garage, concluding nearby with its own championship status, commemorative T‑shirt, and awards ceremony at Bicentennial Park.
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The News & Sentinel Half Marathon, organized by News & Sentinel in collaboration with RRCA West Virginia, kicks off at 8:00 AM EDT on Saturday, 16 August 2025, in downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA, offering a rolling, scenic loop through Wood County finishing amidst cheering crowds on Market Street at the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival. The course features approximately 150 ft of elevation change, a finisher medal, tech shirt, pre‑race pasta dinner, and post-race pizza luncheon.
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What is the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
How long is the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
Where does the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon take place?
What is the elevation gain of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
How can I prepare for the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
How do I choose the right training plan for the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
The News & Sentinel Half Marathon, organized by News & Sentinel in collaboration with RRCA West Virginia, kicks off at 8:00 AM EDT on Saturday, 16 August 2025, in downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA, offering a rolling, scenic loop through Wood County finishing amidst cheering crowds on Market Street at the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival. The course features approximately 150 ft of elevation change, a finisher medal, tech shirt, pre‑race pasta dinner, and post-race pizza luncheon.
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon is 21km long.
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon takes place in Parkersburg, WV, USA.
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon elevation gain is 46 meters, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
What is the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
The News & Sentinel Half Marathon, organized by News & Sentinel in collaboration with RRCA West Virginia, kicks off at 8:00 AM EDT on Saturday, 16 August 2025, in downtown Parkersburg, West Virginia, USA, offering a rolling, scenic loop through Wood County finishing amidst cheering crowds on Market Street at the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival. The course features approximately 150 ft of elevation change, a finisher medal, tech shirt, pre‑race pasta dinner, and post-race pizza luncheon.
How long is the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon is 21km long.
Where does the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon take place?
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon takes place in Parkersburg, WV, USA.
What is the elevation gain of the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon elevation gain is 46 meters, which Runna classifies as a Flat race.
How can I prepare for the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
The best way to train for the next race is to use a personalized training plan that takes into account your current running ability, schedule, and preferences.
This will help you steadily improve your running performance and get ready for the race without risking an injury.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
How do I choose the right training plan for the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
Which plan you choose will depend on your experience, schedule, objectives, and the date of the race.
Runna offers personalized training plans for every runner and every goal: Whether this is your first, 10th or 100th race, we'll help you get the most out of your training and smash your goals.
Check out our training plans to find the best running program for your goals!
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