Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race

The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon offers participants a scenic rolling course starting downtown and transitioning into the scenic West Virginia landscape before returning to the commercial area, greeted by cheering spectators. Recognized as the RRCA WV State Championship, this event coincides with the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival Parade. Participants receive a tech shirt, finisher's medal, pre-race dinner, and post-race lunch. The Two Mile Race, another RRCA WV Championship event, starts and finishes within downtown. Participants of both events enjoy unique perks, like tech shirts for completing partnered races, making the event engaging for long-distance running enthusiasts.