Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend
Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend is a running race on May 29, 2027 in Wheeling, WV, with entry fees from $15 to $50.
- Date
- May 29, 2027 (310 days to go)
- Price
- $15–$50
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 49th annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic Run and Walk will be on Saturday, May 29. 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 28, 2027
12:00-6:00 PM - Packet Pickup for Half Marathon, 5K, Fun Run, & Tiny Tot Trot
Saturday, May 29, 2027
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
7:30 AM - Recovery Party Open
7:40 AM - 5K Run Starts
7:50 AM - 5K Walk Starts
8:00 AM - Fun Run 1 Mile Starts
8:45 AM - 5K Awards
9:45 AM - Half Marathon Awards
10:30 AM - Tiny Tot Trot Starts
11:15 AM - Dog Walk
11:15 AM - Half Marathon Course Closed
12:00 PM - Recovery Party End
Awards:
Half Marathon Run:
-Top 4 Overall Male & Female
-Top 3 Overall Master Male & Female
-Top 3 Overall Grand Master Male & Female
-Top 3 Male & Female in each of the following Age Groups: 19-under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80-over.
Half Marathon Walk:
-Top 3 Overall Male & Female
-Top 3 Male & Female in each of the following Age Groups: 19-under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80-over.
5K Run:
-Top 3 Overall Male & Female
-Top 3 Male & Female in each of the following Age Groups: 19-under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80-over.
5K Walk:
-Top 3 Overall Male & Female
-Top 3 Male & Female in each of the following Age Groups: 19-under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, & 80-over.
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
77°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wheeling, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wheeling, WV
City Elevation
1,175 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend
May 29, 2027