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Friday, November 27th, 2026
Valleywide Insurance, Martins Ferry OH
5K
32–46°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
27–36°F
dry
2024
33–47°F
rain
2023
31–42°F
dry
2022
41–63°F
rain
2021
23–37°F
dry
2020
42–52°F
dry
2019
40–60°F
rain
2018
26–32°F
dry
2017
32–51°F
dry
2016
34–46°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
32°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Project Forward presents Heroes Gobble Gallop on Friday, November 27 at 9:00 AM. Runners and walkers welcome! Registration includes T-Shirt, Medal, and bib. Run or walk the city streets of Martins Ferry. Mostly flat course with a few uphill streets.
Schedule:
Friday, November 27, 2026
8:00 AM - Packet Pickup & Race Day Registration
9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk & Competitive Walk Start
10:00 AM - Awards
T-Shirts:
We offer Adult Small to 3X-Large along with a No T-Shirt option for a $5 discount. T-Shirts will be limited after November 13!
Awards:
5K Run/Walk:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 1 Male and Female in the following age groups 12 & Under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Competitive Walk:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top 1 Male and Female in the following age groups 12 & Under, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
Benefit:
All proceeds will benefit Belmont County Veterans, The Martins Ferry Fraternal Order of Police, and The MF Fire Department. Proudly sponsored by Project Forward, The Times Leader, Panhandle Cleaning and Restoration, & Hot Rod Tattooing & Body Piercing. Project Forward is a 501(c)(3) organization that advocates for and supports the revitalization of the City of Martins Ferry, to combat further community deterioration, to lesson and supplement the burdens of government in these areas, to help maintain public spaces for the good of the community and to improve neighborhood relations.
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