
From the Organizer
The 27th Auggie's 5K Run & Walk benefits the Ohio County Animal Shelter. Runners and walkers start at Warwood Middle School and run/walk on Wheeling's Heritage Trail adjacent to the Ohio River, with runners going north, and walkers going south. Both events finish on Viking Drive.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pike Island(Lock & Dam), 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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Days to train
Coming Up
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2026 Auggie's 5K Run & Walk
Oct 17, 2026