By IAN HICKS City Editor WHEELING — Tom Fleming, a two-time New York City Marathon winner who for many years served as the public face of the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic, died April 19 while coaching high school track in New Jersey. He was 65. Fleming will be remembered as a ...
By IAN HICKS City Editor WHEELING — The Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic once again is partnering with the J.B. Chambers YMCA to improve the lives of local youth. Event organizers have announced proceeds from this year’s 41st running of the Ogden race — set for May 27 on the ...
By IAN HICKS City Editor Proceeds from this year’s Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic will help the J.B. Chambers YMCA in Wheeling welcome children to their summer camp who otherwise wouldn’t be able to afford it, provide summer child care to working parents and more. It will be ...
By IAN HICKS City Editor WHEELING — A mini-petting zoo. Free stuff. A chance to sprint off some energy — those are just a few of the reasons to bring the whole family to downtown Wheeling Saturday for the 41st annual Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic. In keeping with its ...
By IAN HICKS City Editor The Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic is partnering with Mountain River Physical Therapy to provide for the pre- and post-race needs of all runners and walkers this year. Mountain River, which has offices in Wheeling, Wellsburg, St. Clairsville and New Martinsville, will have eight to 12 clinical staff members on hand near the start/finish line for the 41st-annual race, which is set for May 27 on the streets of Wheeling. There, they’ll be able to assist participants quickly with stretching, cramps and general recovery from the rigors of what’s often ...
By IAN HICKS City Editor Everybody likes nice, round numbers. The Ogden Ironmen — a select group of nine road racers who have finished each Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon Classic since its inception — are no different. That’s why, as they prepare to run the race for the 41st time ...
