West Virginia · Half Marathon · 5K
Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon
Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon is a half marathon and 5K event held in Wheeling, West Virginia. It is usually held in May; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 2,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- May
- Location
- Wheeling, WV
- Field size
- ~2,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- May (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Wheeling, West Virginia
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 2,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling urban
- Registration
- ogdenwellnessweekend.com
- Official website
- ogdenhalfmarathonclassic.com
About the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon
A historic Wheeling half marathon (formerly the Ogden 20K) held each May through the Ohio Valley, known for its punishing hills and decades of elite-field history. It anchors the Ogden Wellness Weekend with 5K, mile, and kids events.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Founded 1977; hosted USATF Men's National Championship 1985-1992; nicknamed the 'Toughest Half Marathon in America'; one of WV's oldest and largest races
- Notes
- Large Wheeling race weekend.
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Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in May. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon held?
- In Wheeling, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon?
- About 2,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at ogdenwellnessweekend.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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