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Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend

Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend

Race Date

May 23, 2026

Location

Wheeling, WV

Solid Pick40

The Experience

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

Logistics

Race Day

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Start Time

7:10 AM

Giveaway

T-Shirt Half Marathon

Start Location

1500 Main St, Wheeling, WV, 26003

Directions

Course Info

Course Type

Loop Course

Terrain

road

Difficulty

Ultra-Flat

Elevation Gain

0'

Net Drop/km

0 m (Flat)

Separation

0.0%

Also Offers

13.1 Miles5K1 Miles100 Yards1.5 Miles

Course Map

1 other map for this race

Quality Score

Solid Pick40
Methodology
Heritage6/20

3 years running

Size14/15

~649 finishers a year

Momentum4/5

shrinking

Loyalty0/20

0% returning runners

Course & details3/15

3 timing sources

National draw8/10

runners from 22 states

Front-pack speed5/5

winner 1:09:23

Weather0/10

typical high 77°F

Race Day Weather

5-year historical avg

Start (Low)

57°

Afternoon (High)

77°

Warm — hydration strategy is key, start conservatively

0.1"

Precipitation

10 mph

Wind

70%

Humidity

Historical Finish Times

How 1,734 finishers actually crossed the line across 3 years.

Most recent

2025

Total finishers

1,734

Median time

2:14:32

Latest turnout

410

States

32

10%
25%
75%
90%
1:05p50 median ≈ 2:154:15

Turnout by year

20122025

'12'13'25
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