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The 13th Annual Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Memorial 5K Run and Walk was held on May 27, 2023. 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 joint-sponsorship 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 and Associates Real Estate; Charles Wentz State Farm Insurance Agency; Discount Signs and Awnings; Edward Jones Investments, Mary Segrest, Financial Advisor; Eye Care Associates of Marietta; Eye Care Associates of Beverly; Hall Financial Advisors LLC; Hammons Family and Cosmetic Dentistry; Marietta College; Marty's Print Shop; McCarthy Real Estate; Morrison, Incorporated; NFP; Peoples Bank; Pickering Associates; Qdoba Mexican Eats; Results Radio; River City Dental Group; Silverheels Property Management, LLC; The Original Pizza Place; The River City Runners and Walkers Club; 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: CVS Pharmacy; members of the Marietta City Police Department; the City of Marietta; the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Queen Genevieve, Kaylee Ullman; Little Miss Sternwheel, Kolbie Gutberlet; Little Mr. Sternwheel, Chase Brown; J.J. Sands with the Valley Gem Sternwheeler; Haas Septic and Portable Toilets; Qdoba Mexican Eats; Panera Bread at Marietta and Warrens IGA. Thank you to the many Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Committee members and friends of the committee who volunteered at the race. We also thank Muskingum Multisports of Dresden, Ohio that professionally timed the race and provided additional services to make the race more successful.
The 5K Run and Walk provides funding for the Ohio River Sternwheel Festival, which is offered free to the public. We will be hosting the 14th Annual 5K Run and Walk next year on Saturday, May 25.
We also look forward to seeing everyone at this year's Ohio River Sternwheel Festival September 8th through 10th.
Jennifer Thomas
5K Run and Walk Race Director
Ohio River Sternwheel Festival Committee