Ohio River Sternwheel Festival 5K Run and Walk
Typically 58–77°F · some rain risk
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2026
52–77°F
dry
2025
54–74°F
dry
2024
55–69°F
rain
2023
55–84°F
dry
2022
56–80°F
dry
2021
48–56°F
dry
2020
64–78°F
rain
2019
68–82°F
rain
2018
68–84°F
dry
2017
62–78°F
dry
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About this race
Race time: 8 a.m.
***Race day registration is $25***
Registration: 6:15 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
East Muskingum Park Gazebo on Front Street, Marietta, Ohio
This race has continued to grow in popularity over the years, and we expect another great turnout for 2027! Enjoy a scenic and spectator-friendly racecourse that takes participants over and under bridges, through tunnels, around downtown Marietta, and finishes along the paved river trail in Muskingum Park.
Register by April 30th to be guaranteed a t-shirt!
THIS RACE IS BEING CAPPED AT 500 PARTICIPANTS! - sign up now to reserve your spot in Marietta's largest 5k!
AWARDS: Awards will be given to the first three males and first three females overall, top three male walkers and top three female walkers, as well as the top three males and females in each age group listed in the Run and Walk Divisions: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. Awards will be given out as results are tallied; there will not be a formal awards ceremony.
Kids' Races for age 11 and under are FREE and do not require pre-registration. Sign up on race day and let the littles sprint to the finish line!
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