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Cronin, Lemaster Finish Half Marathon as Last Two Ironmen Standing

WHEELING – This year's field of Ironmen in the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic was narrowed down to just two runners – Pat Cronin and Michael Lemaster – who both finished their 48th race in downtown Wheeling to continue the streak. The Ironmen have run every race in the event's ...

Rain Or Shine, Run For The Wall Rides

ST. CLAIRSVILLE – No amount of rain could stop the Run for the Wall riders from their mission of going from Ontario, California, to Washington, D.C., then to Marseilles, Illinois. During their trip from D.C. to Illinois, the riders stopped in Belmont County. Their 350 motorcycles arrived ...

Wheeling Police Sgt. Rob Safreed Runs Half Marathon

WHEELING – Wheeling Police Detective Sgt. Rob Safreed decided to wear a t-shirt representing his department because he is proud of it and the work he does there. Safreed was preparing to run the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic with his friend and co-worker, WPD Deputy Chief Josh ...

5K Walker John Johnson Joining In on Family Tradition

WHEELING – Bethlehem resident John Johnson was joining in on his relatives’ longtime tradition of enjoying the Ogden Newspapers Wellness Weekend presented by WVU Medicine on Saturday. Johnson said it was going to be his first time doing the 5K Walk presented by Bordas & Bordas with his ...

Wheeling Park High Cross Country Members Run The Ogden Half-Marathon

WHEELING – Members of the Wheeling Park High School cross country team already are trained and pumped to run, and they brought their energy to the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic Run on Sunday. They also brought with them a family history of running and participating in the ...

Longtime Runners Enjoy Race After Decades of Participation

WHEELING – Longtime racing friends Blake Headen of Wellsburg, Bruce Harris of Weirton and his sister Susan Harris of Pittsburgh were excited to get on the course again much like they have done for decades. Headen said he has been running the race since the 1980s. Bruce Harris said he ran ...