Elk River Rail Trail Marathon/Half Marathon/5K

  • Date Sun 14th September 2025
  • Time 7:00AM EDT
  • Location Gassaway, West Virginia
  • Price Free - $72.70
  • Races 4 races
  • Distances 5km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Elk River Rail Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K, taking place on Sunday, September 14, 2025, in the scenic Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia! This exciting event is the only one of its kind in the state, offering runners the chance to experience the beautiful Elk River Trail. Whether you're in it for the marathon, half marathon, or a fun 5K, participants will enjoy a flat and fast course that is perfect for all levels of runners.

Every finisher will be rewarded with a high-quality race shirt, a stunning finisher medal, and free finish line photos to commemorate the achievement. After crossing the finish line, join in for refreshments, including water and snacks, to celebrate your accomplishment. Packet pickup will start bright and early at 6:30 AM on race morning, ensuring a smooth experience for all participants. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of West Virginia's premier running event!

Organiser's Description

West Virginia's only Marathon/Half Marathon/5K that takes place along the Elk River Trail in GASSAWAY, WV!

All FINISHERS will receive:
- High Quality Race Shirt
- An awesome finisher medal
- Free finish line pictures
- Refreshments post race (water, snacks)
- Opportunity to run on a flat/fast course

All Packet Pickup will take place on RACE MORNING starting at 6:30AM.

Please refer to Race Day Logistics [https://runsignup.com/Race/ElkRiverRailTrailMarathon/Page-21] for additional information.

Races

  • Full Marathon

    Incl. $7.70 Fee & High Quality Race Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $72.70

    7 Hour Time Limit
  • Half Marathon

    Incl. $7.50 Fee & High Quality Race Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (8:00AM EDT)

    $57.50

    7 Hour Time Limit
  • 5K Run/Walk

    Incl. $5.25 Fee & High Quality Race Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (8:15AM EDT)

    $40.25

  • Race Day Volunteer

    Incl. High Quality Race Shirt

    Sun 14th September 2025 (7:00AM EDT)

    Free

    Volunteers make races great! We need 20 energetic volunteers to work a race day shift from 7AM - 3PM. Sign up here, and we'll email you instructions, duties, and details. All volunteers will receive a race shirt as well as community service hours. We are capping the race at 20 volunteers.

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Location

603 E River St, Gassaway, 26624, WV, United States

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