Marland Heights Classic

The Marland Heights Classic is an annual evening race held at Marland Heights Park in Weirton, West Virginia. It offers separate events for adults, teens, walkers, and younger children, including a 5K run, a 2-mile walk, and a Kids Fun Run. Registration and packet pickup are available in the early evening. The kids run begins first, followed by the 5K and walk starting together later. Each participant receives a T-shirt. The 5K and 2-mile events feature professional chip timing provided by GCXC Racing - Youngstown. The event focuses on a local park atmosphere instead of a large-scale road race. The Kids Fun Run is divided by age group, ensuring younger runners compete separately. Pricing reflects a family-oriented structure: adults pay a standard fee for the 5K or walk, teens have a reduced entry fee, and the kids race has a nominal charge for participants aged 12 and under. This creates a straightforward community race night catering to runners aiming for a timed 5K, walkers preferring a shorter route, and children having their own race before the main events.