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Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon


category : Other Attractions
Walker start at 7:30am, Wheelchairs at 7:45am, Half Marathon at 8:00am, in downtown Parkersburg and is the national championship for the Road Runner's Club of America. 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.


For a shorter race, take part in our growing two-mile event starting at 8:05 a.m. Children will have their chance to cross the finish line during the News and Sentinel Tiny Tot and Junior Races on Aug. 20.


For more information, and to register online, visit www.NewsandSentinel.com,
or call 1-800-642-1997


Address: Parkersburg News and Sentinel

Phone: 800-642-1997
Our Website:www.NewsandSentinel.com

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Attractions and Upcoming Events

Smoot Theatre - Schrader Youth Ballet

Dec 15 - Meet Mr. Nutcracker
10:00 AM & 12:30 PM
(pre-school to grade 2 crowd) all seats -$4.00
Dec 16 - Clara's Dream
8:00 PM
Tickets:

Parkersburg, WV Theatres

Blennerhassett Island - Island Frolic Evening Cruise

July 29th at 6:30 pm board a Sternwheeler for a three hour Island frolic.
Enjoy the sunset, bicycle rides for children, narrated horse-drawn wagon rides, and a picnic of hotdogs, chips and drinks.
This tour is also offered August 11 and 25.
Reservations are required.

Parkersburg, WV Cruises

Riverview/Cook Cemetery Comes Alive!

"Riverview/Cook Cemetery Comes Alive!" on Saturday, September 29, 2007, 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. in the 1300 Block of Juliana Street.
Walk with us into the past and meet ten of West Virginia's and Parkersburg's former residents.

Parkersburg, WV Other Attractions

Very Special Arts Festival

For students with disabilities.
Presented by ARTSBRIDGE and WVU-P. Takes place at WVU's Parkersburg Campus.
Performances and hands-on arts activities.
No admission fee.
Tues. 9:30 AM-2:00

Parkersburg, WV Other Events


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