Marland Heights Classic
Marland Heights Classic is a running race on August 14, 2026 in Weirton, WV, with entry fees from $3 to $25.
- Date
- August 14, 2026 (23 days to go)
- Location
- 3501 Williams Drive, Weirton, WV
- Price
- $3–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The annual Marland Heights Classic takes place on Friday, August 14th, 2026, at Marland Heights Park.
A 5K Run, 2-Mile Walk and Kids Fun Run is available for participants.
Registration for all events includes a t-shirt.
Race day registration and pick-up begin at 5:30pm.
The Kids Fun Run will begin at approximately 6:30pm. Different age categories will run in separate races.
The 5K Run & 2-Mile Walk begin at 7:00pm.
The 5K & 2-Mile is professionally chip-timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
82°
Typical Low
61°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Steubenville, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Weirton, WV
Population
18,785
as of 2023
City Elevation
991 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 18 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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23
Days to train
- Race
- Marland Heights Classic
- Date
- August 14, 2026
- Location
- 3501 Williams Drive, Weirton, WV
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Coming Up
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Marland Heights Classic
Aug 14, 2026