2012 Races

Race Directors: To include your event in the Race Calendar, email us. jared@ovrunnersandwalkers.org

Click here to view Race Results from previous years.

 

All Races listed in RED below are part of the Grand Prix.

 

January

 

February

 

March

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  Relay for Life Spring 5K - March 17
  Yorkville, OH
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  A flat, fast course starts and ends at the Yorkville Fire Dept., where pre- and post-race activities will take place. Proceeds benefit the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The race is part of the “Taking Strides Towards Better Health” Grand Prix Race Series (https://grandprix.healthplan.org). The entry fee is $15 until 03/12/12 ($18). Donations are welcome. Race day registration will be held at the school from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. Online registration is available via TheRaceDeal.com. There also is a Fun Run (8:30 a.m.), which has a fee of $3 until 03/12/12 ($5). Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female walkers and runners overall and in age divisions. T-shirts will be available, and post-race activities will include a Chinese auction. For information, contact Diane McCracken (740/296-4008 or diane.basich@omeresa.net) or Merri Matthews (740/632-1694 or merri.matthews@omeresa.net), American Cancer Society, c/o 3rd Annual Relay for Life Spring 5K, 6899 State Route 150, Dillonvale, OH 43917.









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  2nd Annual Campbell-Dickinson St. Patrick Run/Walk - March 17
  Toronto, OH

  The race, which benefits Trinity Emergency Assistance Relief Fund & Toronto Coalition For Revitalization, starts and ends at Toronto Emergency Medical Services. There also is a Kids 1K, which has an entry fee of $7 until 03/02/12 ($10). The 5k run and walk, which respectively start at 11:30 a.m. and 11:40 a.m., have a fee of $15 until 03/02/12 ($18). Timing chips and T-Shirts are guaranteed only to those who register by 03/02/12. Medals will be presented to the top runners and walkers in age divisions, and the top 2 kids will be rewarded in age divisions. There also will be team participation awards. For information, contact CFJC Cancer Relief, RCFR 5K, P.O. Box 121, Toronto, OH 43964 (740/544-6439 or www.TheGemCity.org.)








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  Rotary Lake Park 5K - March 31
  Barnesville, OH

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  The race, which equally benefits the “Kids Program at the Park” (KPAP) and the park maintenance, is a member of “Taking Strides Towards Better Health” Grand Prix Race Series (https://grandprix.healthplan.org) and the Barnesville Grand Prix Series. The races will be held entirely within the park. The 5K entry fee is $12 until 03/19/12 ($15), the walk fee is $10 until 03/19/12 ($12), and the kids’ fee (ages 5-12) is $3 until 03/19/12 ($5). Race day registration will commence at 7:45 at the Albert George Youth Center at the park. Trophies will be presented to the top 7 male and female walkers, and to the top 2 male and female runners overall and in age divisions. All kids will be rewarded. Results will be posted at www.RailsToTrails5K.com and at www.ovrunnersandwalkers.org. There will be a post-race pizza party. For information, contact Dale Landefeld (740/425-2822), 820 West Main St., Barnesville, OH 43713.








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  12th Annual Sean T. Smith Memorial Just a Short Run - March 31
  Allison Park, PA

  JASR is comprised of 4 events: ½ marathon run / walk, ½ marathon 3-person relay, 30K run (runners only), and 5K run / walk. Visit www.race360.com/14355 for the entry fee schedule. All races will take place entirely on gently rolling paved roads within North Park. There will be overall and age division awards, including prize money. All 30K & ½ marathon finishers will receive a finisher's medallion. For information, contact Kevin Smith, Elite Runners & Walkers, 5992 Steubenville Pike, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 (412/490-0881).









 

April

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  Webark 5K - April 7
  Glen Dale, WV

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  Race proceeds benefit Webark Estates, a no-kill animal shelter located in Moundsville, WV. The 5K is a member of “Taking Strides Towards Better Health” Grand Prix Race Series (https://grandprix.healthplan.org). The out-and-back course starts and ends at Reynolds Memorial Hospital. The entry fee is $15 until race day ($20). (There is a discount of $5 for children 15 and younger.) Online registration is available via www.active.com. Applications can be printed from www.iplayoutside.com. Awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners and walkers overall and in age divisions. Timing will be by George Frazier. Long-sleeve T-shirts are guaranteed to all registrants. There will be a post-race pizza party sponsored by Domino’s Pizza, and there will be random drawings for door prizes. For information contact Pam Lacefield, Webark 5K, P.O. Box 918, Moundsville, WV 26041 (304/639-4300 or 304/845-0855) or Tom Rownd, race director (216/501-2188) (tomrunfast@comcast.net).









May

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  Faith, Family, & Friends 5K- May 12
  Flushing, OH
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  The trail run, which will be held at the Zion Christian retreat & Nature Center, is a member of "Taking Strides Towards Better Health" Grand Prix Race Series (https://grandprix.healthplan.org). Proceeds benefit East Richland Christian Schools. The entry fee is $15 until 04/28/12 ($20). (There is a $5 each discount for families of 3 or more members.) Race day registration will be between 7:45 and 8:45 a.m. Awards will be presented to the top 3 male & female runners & walkers overall and in age divisions. Timing will be by George Frazier. All registrants will receive insulated cooler bags. For information, contact Lori Smolira (740-827-3862 or smoan@hughes.net ), FF7F5K, 39333 County Rd. 72, Flushing, OH 43977. Download Application here.








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  Rails to Trails 5K - May 19
  Barnesville, OH

  The race is a part of 3 Grand Prix Series: A. It is the 5th Race in Health Plan Grand Prix (https://grandprix.healthplan.org) B. It is the 2nd of four races in the Barnesville Grand Prix (www.RailsToTrails5k.com) C. It is part of the Washington Co. (Pa.) Road Runners Club (WCRRC) Grand Prix Series
  Despite its name, the course is contained on 90% paved streets and is flat/fast as many PRs have been run on it. We proudly offer more awards (175!) than most 5ks you will find anywhere. Awards are unique and hand-crafted. All participants are guaranteed a mesh shirt (not cotton) in their size. The first 300 finishers receive a race towel. There are plenty of pizzas, subs, sandwiches, home-made cookies. If you leave hungry, it’s your own fault!
  We also offer nearly 100 door prizes valued @ $2,000! Kids’ race begins shortly after the 5k. The 1st 100 kids receive a gym bag jammed full of toys, goodies, and certificates.
  Applications may be viewed/downloaded @ the above websites or at www.OVRunnersAndWalkers.org Online registration is available @ www.TheRaceDeal.com For more info, contact Carl A. Kondrach: carlkondrach@yahoo.com or 740-310-2117
  Download the Application here and the Kids Application here
  
  














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  Chick-fil-A 10K Road Race (Run/Walk) - May 19
  Parkersburg, WV

  The race, which starts and ends at Parkersburg High School, is the RRCA WV State 10K Championship. The entry fee is $17 until 04/15/12 ($25). There also are Auntie Anne's Kids Races, which have a fee of $5. Awards will be presented to the top 3 males and females overall and in age divisions. Also the first place master, grandmaster, and sr. grandmaster will be recognized, and the top walkers will receive awards. Shirt sizes are guaranteed to pre-registrants only. For information, contact Chick-fil-A, 210 Grand Central Ave., Vienna, WV 262105.







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  Ogden Tiny Tot Trot - May 25
  Wheeling, WV

  The event, which features the final 100 yards of the half-marathon course, is for children 5 years & younger. There is no entry fee. Registration will take place between 5:00 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. All entrants will receive a finisher's ribbon. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100 X-256).







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  Ogden Fun Run - May 25
  Wheeling, WV

  The 1-mile, non-competitive event, which is limited to youths 12 and younger, will start at the top of Wheeling Hill and finish at WesBanco Arena. A $10 entry fee will entitle the participant to a T-shirt and finisher's ribbon. Parents are encouraged to run with their children at no cost, unless they wish to buy a shirt for $10. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100 X-256).







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  Ogden Mile / Masters Mile - May 25
  Wheeling, WV

  Billed as "the fastest mile in America," the race will start at the top of Wheeling Hill and finish at WesBanco Arena. Transportation to the start will be provided, starting at 6:30 p.m. The entry fee is $25 until 05/25/12 ($35). Online registration is available until 05/14/12 via www.ogdenhalfmarathonclassic.com. Prize money and certificates will be mailed after verification to the top 3 males and females ($75, $50, & $25). Pre-registrants are guaranteed a Dry-Fit shirt. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100 X-256).
  
  







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  Ogden 1/2 Marathon- May 26
  Wheeling, WV

  The challenging course starts and ends at WesBanco Arena. The entry fee is $40 until 05/26/12 ($55). Online registration is available until 05/14/12 via www.ogdenhalfmarathonclassic.com. Timing will be by ChronoTrack timing tag, with gun time being used for award calculation. Cash awards and certificates will be presented to the top males and females in open, masters, and age divisions. Pre-registrants are guaranteed a Dry-Fit shirt. Race towels, bottled water, and fruit will be available immediately after the race. There will be a post-race ceremony at which time participants can use food vouchers. Showers will be available at the Chambers YMCA and at CentreTown Fitness. Participants in both the Ogden and Parkersburg half-marathons will receive a special T-shirt. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100 X-256).

  
  







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  Ogden 5K- May 26
  Wheeling, WV

  The entry fee is $30 until 05/26/12 ($45). Children 12 and younger will pay $20 until 05/26/12 ($35). Online registration is available until 05/14/12 via www.ogdenhalfmarathonclassic.com. Cash prizes will be provided to the top male and female participants overall and in age divisions. Showers will be available at the Chambers YMCA and at CentreTown Fitness. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100 X-256).
  
  








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  Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Run Relay
  Wheeling, WV

  The following teams may participate: male/male, male/female, & female/female. Relayers will have duplicate bib numbers with ChronoTrack timing tags. Transportation will be provided to and from the exchange point. The entry fee is $25 per relayer until 05/26/12 ($40). Online registration is available until 05/14/12 via www.ogdenhalfmarathonclassic.com. Cash awards and certificates will be presented to the top three teams in each division. Pre-registrants are guaranteed a Dry-Fit shirt. Race towels, bottled water, and fruit will be available immediately after the race. There will be a post-race ceremony at which time participants can use food vouchers. Showers will be available at the Chambers YMCA and at CentreTown Fitness. For information, contact The Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, 1500 Main St., Wheeling, WV 26003 (304/233-0100 X-256).








June

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  Bishops Last Blast Walk / Run - June 2
  Benwood, WV

  Bishop Donahue High School is sponsoring a non-competitive, non-timed, Fun Run/Walk to help benefit the Bishop Donahue High School "We Believe" Campaign. The campaign helps support the school financially and academically. We will also be accepting additional donations for Bishop Donahue's iPad's in Education program. Click here for a registration form.

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  Grand Vue Park Trail Walk / Run - June 2
  Moundsville, WV

  Grand Vue Park in Marshall County is celebrating National Trail Day on June 2 with a 5k walk / run and a 2 mile walk on our trail system. Click here for registration form.

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  Barton VFD 5K - June 9
  Barton, OH

   








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  Redskin Seminole 5K - June 16
  Woodsfield, OH

   









July

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  Freedom Run 5 Mile - July 4
  Wheeling, WV

   








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  Faith in Action Triathlon/Duathlon - July 14
  Wheeling, WV

  11th Annual Faith in Action Caregivers Tirathlon/Duathlon with more info and registration forms at http://www.faithinactionwheeling.org/index.php/funding/specialevents/triathlonduathlon and http://www.active.com/triathlon/wheeling-wv/11th-annual-faith-in-action-caregivers-triathlon---duathlon-2012.








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  Chautauqua Days 5K - July 14
  Bethesda, OH

   








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  Run Walk Roll 5K - July 21
  Wheeling, WV

  The 5th annual RunWalkRoll will again be held at Generations Restaurant & Pub with Live Music. All proceeds benefit the Free Wheelchair Mission. Once again, we have a matching sponsor. Bordas & Bordas Law Office will donate $5 for every race participant up to 200 people. So, sign up today as we continue to transform lives through the gift of mobility. Please print race application here. Run, Walk, Roll... for those who can't.









August

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  Debbie Green 5K - August 4
  Wheeling, WV

   








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  EORH Betty Zane Days 5K - August 8
  Martins Ferry, OH

   








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  Sam Mumley Memorial 5K - August 11
  St. Clairsville, OH

   








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  OVConnect Fins, Feathers, and Fur 5K - August 18
  Wheeling, WV

   









September

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  Awesome Autism 5K - September 1
  Bellaire, OH

   








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  Race for Intellectual Disabilities 5K & 10K - September 8
  St. Clairsville, OH

   








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  Easter Seals Rehabilitation Center 5K - September 15
  Wheeling, WV

   








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  Marti Wood Stephan Ovarian Cancer Awareness 5K - September 22
  Wheeling, EV

   








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  Barnesville Pumpkin Festival 5K - September 29
  Barnesville, OH

   









 

October

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  Barkcamp 8 Mile Trail Run & 5 Mile Trail Walk - October 6
  Morristown, OH

  Download the application here.








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  5th Annual Kelly Roggensack Memorial Race October 6, 2012

  New this year! 1K Kids Fun run at 8am followed by the 5K Run / 3K walk at 8:30. First Mile of 5K on paved road around our beautiful campus then through grass and trails. Trophies top three runners M/F overall for 5K race plus trophies for top M/F runner in each age category: 12-14, 15-18, 19-25, 25-40, 40-55, 56-60, 60 +. Kids 1K fun run for ages under 5 (Parents/older sibling must run with), 6-7, 8-9, 10-11, participation ribbons to all kids with top three blue/red/green ribbon.
  
  Pre-Registation: $15.00 (after 9-28-12 $20). Family Discount (3+members) $7 per person ($10 after 9-28-12) Kids 1K fun run: same as family discount Registration will be available through our Website: http://www.franciscanathletics.com/communitydays/index
  
  







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  The Health Plan/Oglebayfest 5K - October 7
  Wheeling, WV

   








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  Auggie's 5K - October 13
  Warwood, WV

   








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  CentreTown Fitness 5K - October 20
  Wheeling, WV

   








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  ECHO End Childhood Obesity 5K - October 27
  Wheeling, WV

   









 

November

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  "Get Physical" Wheeling Jesuit University Doctor of Physical Therapy Program's 5K Walk/Run - November 3
  Wheeling, WV

  Registration/Times: Pre-Registration Deadline- Postmarked October 29 *Registration is by mail or drop off to: Wheeling Jesuit University: Attn Doctor of Physical Therapy Department * 316 Washington Avenue Wheeling, WV 26003. Pre-Registration Night Nov. 2 5:00-7:00pm (At the Alma Grace McDonough Athletic Health and Recreation Center ) 7:30am- Registration on Nov. 3 8:30am- Kids ½ mile run and 100-yard dash Color Guard at 9:00 9:00am- 5K Run/Walk
  










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  Vetran's Day 10K - November 10
  Elm Grove, WV

   








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  Turkey Trot 5K - November 22
  Wheeling, WV

   









 

December