HALF MARATHON: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon begins at 7:30 AM in downtown Parkersburg and is the RRCA WV State Championship. The rolling course will take you out of the city and into the scenic surroundings of West Virginia before looping back into the commercial area. You will finish the race to the cheers of thousands of spectators lined up on Market Street prior to the Parkersburg Homecoming Festival Parade. All participants in the Half Marathon will get a tech shirt, pre-race pasta dinner, finishers medal, & post-race pizza luncheon. TWO MILE RACE: Starting line is at Third and Juliana streets at the Towne Square Parking Garage and the finish line is at Sixth and Market streets. The Two Mile Race is the RRCA West Virginia Championship. Race begins at 7:40 AM. To participate on a Company, Family, or School team for the 2 Mile Run, please select your existing team or create a new team during registration. Top 4 fastest team members determine the team score. All participants in the 2 Mile will receive a T-shirt. Schedule: Friday, August 20, 2027, Locations Listed Below 2:00-8:00 PM – Registration/Packet Pickup for all Events - Parkersburg Municipal Building, 1 Government Sq, Parkersburg, WV 26101 5:00-9:00 PM – Pre-Race Pasta Dinner* - St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, near Finish Line (included with Half Marathon) *2-mile participants, guest and children tickets may be purchased at the door. (2-mile tickets $3 with bib present, Guest tickets $7, & Children $4) Saturday, August 21, 2027, Locations Listed Below 6:00-7:00 AM – Packet Pickup for Half Marathon & 2 Mile - Parkersburg Municipal Building, 1 Government Sq, Parkersburg, WV 26101 7:30 AM – Half Marathon Run & Half Marathon Walk Starts 7:40 AM – 2 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk Starts 9:30 AM. – Awards for 2 Mile Run & 2 Mile Walk - Bicentennial Park, 201 3rd St, Parkersburg, WV 26101 11:00 AM-1:00 PM – Post-Race Pizza Lunch* - St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, near Finish Line (included with Half Marathon) *2-mile participants, guest and children tickets may be purchased at the door. (2-mile/guest $5 & Children $4) 11:30 AM – Course Closed 12:30 PM – Awards for Half Marathon Run & Half Marathon Walk – St. Francis Xavier Parish Center, near Finish Line 12:30 PM – Parade begins (Market Street)
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When is Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race 2027 — Parkersburg, WV?
Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race 2027 — Parkersburg, WV takes place on August 21, 2027. The race is held in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
Where is Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race 2027 — Parkersburg, WV held?
Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race 2027 — Parkersburg, WV is held at The Parkersburg News and Sentinel in Parkersburg, West Virginia.
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