Race Details
Key Facts:
STARTING TIMES
FRIDAY, MAY 22ND
Torch Relay |
4:00 p.m. |
| Ogden Tiny Tot Trot | 6:45 p.m. |
Ogden Fun Run |
7:15 p.m. |
Ogden/ Masters Mile |
7:30 p.m. |
SATURDAY, MAY 23RD, 2009
20K Walk |
7:30 a.m. |
20K Run |
8:00 a.m. |
Ogden 5K Run / Walk |
8:15 a.m |
**All Race Results will be posted online**
Ogden Newspapers 20K Run & Walk
The Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic
Run will start at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday
May 23rd. The Walk will start at 7:30
a.m. This challenging course is well
known for its changes in elevation.
The 20K Run will have prize
categories (for male and female) of
Open, Masters
and 2-person relays (male/male,
male/female, female/female) as well
as age group categories. Participants receive a race towel, bottled water and fresh fruit. Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt.
Ogden Newspapers 5K Run / Walk
8:15 a.m. The 5K Run/Walk prizes include Open and age group categories. Participants receive a race towel, bottled water and fresh fruit. Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt.
Torch Relay
Honoring US Armed Forces both past and present. Begins at 4 p.m. in Elm Grove and traverses the last 6 miles of the 20K course. Click Here for more info.
Ogden Tiny Tot Trot
Sponsored by: Ohio Valley Parent Magazine
6:45 p.m., Under the Wesbanco Skywalk, Ages 5 & under, 4 & 5 year olds race first, followed by 3 & under. No entry fee, Registration is 5:00pm - 6:30pm at Event. All entrants will receive finish award ribbon. Course is the last 100 yards 20K Finish
Ogden Fun Run
7:15 p.m., Top of Wheeling Hill, a one mile noncompetitive downhill event. $7.00 entry fee includes T- shirt & finish award ribbon. Parents are encouraged to run with their children at no cost, or pay the $5 fee and receive a T-shirt.
Ogden Mile
7:30 p.m., Top of Wheeling Hill, Fastest mile in America...Course record...3:39:82 (2003) Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt. Winners will be announced immediately after the race at the finish line. Prize money and certificates will be mailed after verification to the top male and female winners as follows: 1st: $75; 2nd: $50; 3rd: $25.
Masters Mile
7:30 p.m., Top of Wheeling Hill, Pre-registered participants are guaranteed a T-shirt. Winners will be announced immediately after the race at the finish line. Prize money and certificates will be mailed after verification to the top male and female winners as follows: 1st: $75; 2nd: $50; 3rd: $25
Transportation:
Will be provided from the Arena to the top of Wheeling Hill for the start of the 1 mile events. Buses will begin at 5:45 p.m.
Old Course Records:
Men |
Julius Kibet |
2005 |
1:03:04 |
Women |
Catherine Ndereba |
1999 |
1:09:37 |
New Course Records:
Men |
Reta Alene |
2007 |
1:00:59 |
Women |
Jemima Sumgong |
2005 |
1:12:13 |
General Race Information:
Water Stops
The Ogden 20K has 10 aid stations serving water, ice &
electrolytes, starting at the 1 1 ⁄ 2 mile mark. Health Care
Professionals will be located at general places along the
course. The 5K race will also have 2 aid stations.
Wheeling Area Information
Please visit The Wheeling Convention & Visitors Bureau at www.wheelingcvb.com for all area information.
Packet Pick-Up:
Packets for pre-registered participants may be picked up in front of the WesBanco Arena beginning Friday, May 22 at 5:00 p.m. till 9:00 p.m. & Saturday 6 a.m. to race time.
T-shirts will be in packet for pre-registered participants, and will only be held until 9:00 a.m. on May 23, 2009. Sizes and quantities are limited.
Shower facilities available at YMCA, &
CentreTown Fitness.
( Athletes accepting prize money while in high school or college will jeopardize eligibility. Those not accepting prize money may call Kathy Fugate at 304-233-0100 ext. 256 after the race to make arrangements.)
Race Timing
To confirm race time, all race participants must wear a
timing chip on a shoe.
Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic & Parkersburg Half Marathons (August 22, 2009)Participants
Participants in both the
Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic & Parkersburg Half
Marathon will receive a
special T-Shirt and be eligible for additional
cash prizes.*
*To be received at News & Sentinel Half Marathon.
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PLATINUM |
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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 |
| • Office Depot |
| • MedExpress |
| • Panhandle Cleaning |
Ogden Newspapers 20K Classic
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