Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend

The 48th annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic Run and Walk will be on Saturday, May 23. 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 22, 2026
12:00-6:00 PM - Packet Pickup for Half Marathon, 5K, Fun Run, & Tiny Tot Trot

Saturday, May 23, 2026
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
7:40 AM - 5K Run Starts
7:50 AM - 5K Walk Starts
8:15 AM - Fun Run 1 Mile Starts
10:30 AM - Tiny Tot Trot Starts
11:00 AM - Half Marathon Awards
11:15 PM - Pet Walk
11:30 AM - 5K Awards

Join fellow runners on May 23, 2026 for the Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend. It's a fantastic Half-Marathon, 5K, 1.6K, 2.4K featuring a flat and fast course in Wheeling.