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The 12th Annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Memorial 5K Run and Walk was held on May 28. The event was a huge success because of the many run/walk participants, business sponsors, and assistance from local businesses, city government and other individuals.

We are extremely grateful to Memorial Health System for their participation. We also thank the many participants who entered the race and participated in the day’s events.

A very big thank you to our sponsors: Carol Goff & Associates Real Estate; Charles Wentz State Farm Insurance Agency; Discount Signs and Awnings; Edward Jones Investments, Mary Segrest, Financial Advisor; Engels Natural Healing & Massage; Eye Care Associates of Marietta; Eye Care Associates of Beverly; Hall Financial Advisors LLC; Hammons General Dentistry; Healthy Start Nutrition; Marietta College; Marty’s Print Shop; Morrison, Incorporated; NFP; Peoples Bank; Platinum Salon and Spa; McCarthy Real Estate; Results Radio; River City Dental Group; Rockstar Wellness, LLC; Smitty’s Pizza; The Original Pizza Place; The River City Runners and Walkers Club, especially Joe Corra and Amy Eddy; Top Drawer Furniture & Design Studio; Trademark Solutions; TravelMation; Washington State Community College; and West Virginia University at Parkersburg.

We also thank the following businesses, organizations and individuals that provided services or supplies for the race: Rite Aid Pharmacy; members of the Marietta City Police Department; the City of Marietta; the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Queen Genevieve, Annie Hunt; Little Miss Sternwheel, Leighton Geese; Little Mr. Sternwheel, Forrest Abbott; Captain J.J. Sands with the Valley Gem Sternwheeler; Haas Septic and Portable Toilets; Warrens IGA and McDonald’s of Beverly. Thank you to the many Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Committee members and friends of the committee who volunteered at the race.

This 5K Run and Walk provides funding for the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, which is offered free to the public. We will be hosting the 13th Annual 5K Run and Walk next year on Saturday, May 27, 2023.

We also look forward to seeing everyone at the next Ohio River Sternwheel Festival September 9th through 11th 2022 .

Evy Bryant

Jennifer Thomas

5K Run and Walk Chairpersons

Ohio River Sternwheel Festival