RCRWC Spring Beginner's Running and Walking Clinic

38th Annual Spring Beginner's Running Clinic and 18th Annual Walking Clinic

The clinic is a outreach program administered by the River City Runners & Walkers Club

Learn to run or walk to live a healthier life style with the River City Runner’s & Walkers Club! April 7th through June 9th, 2025 

Meet at the City Park (Parkersburg, WV) outside shelter by Pavilion 5:15pm, rain or shine. 

Each session begins with speakers giving short talks on running & walking topics such as proper shoes, effective stretching,  appropriate running distances, etc. Scheduled speakers include a couch, cardiologist, nutritionist, shoe expert, physical  therapist, massage therapist & chiropractor plus more. 

Come join an exercise program that will “add life to your years & years to your life!” 

Participants must be at least 12 years old. 

Clinic Director, Melissa Wigal and assisted by Jason Mader. Many other experienced volunteers will help lead the  clinic through ten weeks of training. 

The goal at the end of the ten weeks: 5k (3.1 miles) Finishing up with our graduation race on June 9th 

QUESTIONS Melissa Wigal: Email: melissalwigal@gmail.com 

Fee: $35.00 per person includes training schedule and a membership in the River City Runners Club through December 31, 2025. Make checks payable to: River City Runners & Walkers Club, PO Box 4496, Parkersburg, WV 26104 

There will be a $25 Service Charge on all returned checks.