By SCOTT McCLOSKEY

Staff Writer

Whether they’re looking to fuel up before the race or reload after giving it their all, participants in the 41st-annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic can enjoy a pasta and specialty wrap buffet this weekend at River City Restaurant as part of the weekend’s activities.

River City co-owner Jason Miller said the restaurant will feature a pasta buffet that will include pasta marinara, pasta alfredo, meatballs, grilled chicken, salad and a specialty wraps bar from 5-9 p.m. Friday and again from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday.

Miller said the buffet will be similar to the one the restaurant featured last year as part of the race festivities, but this year will include a variety of specialty wraps, such as buffalo chicken or honey mustard chicken wraps.

Although race participants can use a their food voucher included with their race packet to redeem for a meal, Miller said the public is invited to pay a fee and enjoy the buffet, as well. River City will also offer a beverage special following the race.

Miller said working in conjunction with the race has been a great experience for River City in the past.

“Having everyone come down here in a centralized location … several hundred people come through these doors,” Miller said.

The Ogden race, which represents the unofficial kickoff to summer in the Ohio Valley, is set for Saturday morning in Wheeling.