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Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic

Fighting to the End

Leonard Clark is the last participant to complete the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic on Saturday. Clark completed the Half Marathon Walk in 4:46:23. He is a 68-year-old resident of Wheeling.

Seeking 50 Races in 50 States

WHEELING — Two runners who participated Saturday in the half marathon are trying to do more than just run around Wheeling: They want to run in all 50 states. Daniel Dorsch ran the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic clad in full Captain America gear, while his son, Balin, participated in ...

Energy Fuels The Youngsters

WHEELING — The youngest particpants in the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic have so much energy they don’t need to train. “He makes daddy chase him every day,” said Ed Sparks, of Wheeling. His son, Jaece, was one of three 6-year-olds registered Saturday for the 5K race. Twins ...

No Major Injuries During Race

WHEELING — Runners and walkers were challenged by Saturday’s heat and humidity, but no major injuries were reported from the Odgen Newspapers Half Marathon Classic events. Wheeling Fire Chief Larry Helms said the race events went smoothly. “A couple of people fell and got scraped up,” ...

Showing His Patriotism

Shadyside resident Joe Foster carries a large American Flag while running down Main Street during the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic Saturday.

Veterans Run for Fallen Colleagues

WHEELING — There were only a few notes of music heard, but Miguel Encinas stopped his comments and asked all to stand at attention. “They’re playing the National Anthem,” he said. Encinas, 52, of Bridgeport, was the vocal leader of a group of about 10 veterans and their supporters ...