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Homage will be paid to the rich history of The Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic Run and Walk when the event is held for the 32nd time on Friday, May 23 and Saturday, May 24, in Wheeling, West Virginia.
The race committee again has labeled the Ogden 20K Classic as a "destination weekend" for runners and walkers throughout the United States. While Saturday is the big day for the 20K and 5K runs and walks, the festivities actually get under way Friday, May 23, with a full slate of activities.
The Friday schedule begins at 6:45 p.m. with the Ogden Tiny Tot Trot, sponsored by Ohio Valley Parent Magazine. This event welcomes youngsters ages 5 and under to take part in a dash to the finish line over the last 100 yards of the 20K course.
At 7 p.m., the Fun Run begins at the top of Wheeling Hill and covers the final mile of the 20K layout. Also a non-competitive event, the Fun Run is for children 12 and under. No prizes are awarded and the $7 entry fee includes a race T-shirt. Parents are encouraged to run with their children at no cost or pay $7 and also receive a T-shirt.
Capping off the festivities on opening night will be the annual Ogden Mile, starting at 7:15 p.m. at the top of Wheeling Hill. This downhill course is regarded as the fastest mile layout in America and has featured sub four-minute miles nearly every year the Ogden Mile has been held.
On Saturday, the starting times are 7:30 a.m. for the 20K Walk; 8 a.m. for the 20K Run; and 8:15 a.m. for the 5K Run and Walk.
Winners will be announced at the annual post-race banquet, which begins at noon Saturday, May 24, at the Heritage Port Stage. Cash awards and trophies will be mailed later after verification.
Entry blanks are being printed once again and will be available soon. Also, once registration begins runners can register online by visiting the race Web site: www.ogden20k.com.
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OTHER SPONSORS |
| Gold Status: |
| • Krogers |
| • Pepsi Bottling Company |
| Silver Status: |
| • Village of Bethlehem |
| • McClelland Sign, Inc. |
| • Wheeling Coffee and Spice Co. |
| • Ohio County Schools |
| • Ohio Valley Awards |
| • W.A.T.C.H Inc. |
| • Ohio Valley Parent Magazine |
| • Ohio Valley Road Runners & Walkers Club |
| • Sheetz |
| • The Times Leader |
| • Parkersburg News & Sentinel |
| • The Herald Star |
| • Hole 'N Run |
| • Domino's Pizza |
| • DeFeliceCare |
| • Michael Maroney M.D. |
| • David Ealy Technologies |
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