Runners leave the starting line for a past race. The starting line is on Juliana Street, right before the Public Parking Garage. The area will come alive early in the morning of Aug. 16 when runners and walkers toe up to it to begin both the Two Mile and Half Marathon. Participants, spanning two lanes, will get a great view of the Oil and Gas Museum as spectators cheer on runners and walkers. The News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two-Mile Race will be held Aug. 16. (Photo Provided)

PARKERSBURG — Runners leave the starting line for a past race. The starting line is on Juliana Street, right before the Public Parking Garage. The area will come alive early in the morning of Aug. 16 when runners and walkers toe up to it to begin both the Two Mile and Half Marathon. Participants, spanning two lanes, will get a great view of the Oil and Gas Museum as spectators cheer on runners and walkers. The News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two-Mile Race will be held Aug. 16. Register for the races at: https://www.newsandsentinelhalfmarathon.com/ Questions? Contact Race Coordinator Sarah Watson at halfmarathon@newsandsentinel.com . (Photo Provided)