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Preparations are under way for the 2023 Marland Heights 5K Classic Run, Fitness Walk and Youth Fun Run, set for Aug. 11 at Marland Heights Park. Discussing this year's race are, from left, Weirton Parks Executive Director Coty Shingle; Doug Finton of major sponsor Steel and Wolfe Funeral Home; Joe Garan and J.J. Bernabei of main sponsor Tri-State Pharmacy; and Parks Program Director Chris Krishak. Other major sponsors are Tomtreyco McDonald's and Starvaggi Industries, with additional support from the Top of West Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau, Weirton Medical Center, First Choice America Community Federal Credit Union, Guida Realty, Gus's Goodies, Studio L, Mario's Restaurant, James White Construction, Weirton Firefighters IAFF Local 948, Weirton FOP Lodge 84, Weirton Shop 'N Save, Fox's Pizza Den of Weirton and Graphics in Print. Pre-registration will be held until noon, Thursday, at a cost of $20 for adults, $15 for teens and $3 for the youth fun run. Race day registration is $25 for adults and $20 for teens. — Craig Howell