West Virginia · Half Marathon · 2 Mile
Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon
Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon is a half marathon and 2 Mile event held in Parkersburg, West Virginia. It was last held on August 15, 2026 and is usually run in August; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 2,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- August
- Location
- Parkersburg, WV
- Field size
- ~2,000 runners
Race details
- Last held
- August 15, 2026
- Usually held in
- August
- Location
- Parkersburg, West Virginia
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 2 Mile
- Field size
- About 2,000 runners
- Course
- Rolling urban
- Official website
- newsandsentinelhalfmarathon.com
About the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon
HALF MARATHON: The Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon begins at 8:00 a.m. 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, pr…
Rankings and notes
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- Notes
- Large Parkersburg race.
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Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon: common questions
- When is the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in August. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon held?
- In Parkersburg, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon offer?
- Half Marathon and 2 Mile.
- How many people run the Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
- About 2,000 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 Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at newsandsentinelhalfmarathon.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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