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Caleb Smail Memorial 5k in Wheeling, WV 2026
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Caleb Smail Memorial 5k 2026

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Date
August 16, 2026
Location
Wheeling, WV
Discipline
Running
Registration
Open

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Description

Join us on Sunday, August 16th, at Bethlehem Community Park to honor Caleb Smail’s legacy and spread kindness in our community. The event features a 5K race, a Cornhole tournament, raffles, family fun, and food—all designed to bring people together in a spirit of generosity and support.

Proceeds will benefit Youth Services Systems, helping local youth access vital resources and programs.

The course is very well marked and there will be volunteers at all turns and turnaround.

T-Shirt Deadline: Register by August 1st to guarantee your Race Shirt!

Race Time: Race starts promptly at 9am!

Course: We will have maps and a more detailed description at the race.

The course will take you on a challenging but beautiful tour of Bethlehem. The race starts near the playground at the Community Park and will go up the hill onto Oak Drive circle. We will turn right onto to Chapel Road and go all the way down where you will see a volunteer and turnaround and comeback on Chapel Road and making a right onto Emerson. You'll run through that part of the neighborhood onto Etna and back onto Chapel Road. You'll turn back onto Oak Drive circle continuing straight and making a left back into Bethlehem Community Park.

Awards - Medals

5K Run

Top 3 Overall - Male/Female

Top 3, Age Groups Male/Female: 1-29, 30-49, 50-59, 60 & over

5K Walk

Top 3 Overall - Male/Female

Top 3, Age Groups, Male/Female: 1-49, 50-59, 60 & over

The Age Group categories are based off of previous years entries. We will adjust as the race continues throughout the years. Awards ceremony will follow 10 minutes after the last runner crosses the finish line.

***If you register for the 5k Walk, YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE DISTANCE! This is a competitive 5k Walk. You may not sprint, run, jog, or trot one single step. By definition, you MUST have one foot on the ground AT ALL TIMES. To do otherwise is considered cheating and you will be moved to the run division without refund. Parents, please instruct your children about the Walking rules.

Thank you,

Chris Thoburn

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