The mile that begins after the fourth mile marker provides runners and walkers with a fairly flat, long stretch that follows Dupont Road. Participants will travel down a short slope for the exit before taking a right turn onto Gihon Road, experiencing a deceptively wavy portion of the course. Mile 4 also allows runners and walkers to enjoy some South Parkersburg neighborhoods. (Photo Provided)

The mile that begins after the fourth mile marker provides runners and walkers with a fairly flat, long stretch that follows Dupont Road. Participants will travel down a short slope for the exit before taking a right turn onto Gihon Road, experiencing a deceptively wavy portion of the course. Mile 4 also allows runners and walkers to enjoy some South Parkersburg neighborhoods. 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.