
Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend
Race Date
May 23, 2026
Location
Wheeling, WV
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
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
Course Map
1 other map for this race
Quality Score
Solid Pick403 years running
~649 finishers a year
shrinking
0% returning runners
3 timing sources
runners from 22 states
winner 1:09:23
typical high 77°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (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
Turnout by year
2012–2025
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