The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
- Date Sat 14th June 2025
- Time 7:00AM EDT
- Location Covington, Virginia
- Price $48.70 - $107.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of fun and fitness at the Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k on Saturday, June 14, 2025, in the charming town of Covington, Alleghany! This exciting event caters to all levels of runners, featuring a USATF certified course that begins and ends at the beautiful Intervale Trail Head. You'll be treated to stunning views as you traverse the smooth, crushed gravel trail that meanders alongside the picturesque Jackson River, passing through quaint communities, cultivated fields, and serene patches of woodland.
Whether you're aiming for the full marathon, half marathon, or shorter distances of 10k and 5k, participants will be rewarded with a commemorative finisher's medal and the chance to earn unique awards for top finishers in each race category. After crossing the finish line, join the festivities with local businesses providing delicious refreshments, food trucks, and even tubing experiences on the river! Don't miss out on the first 20 free drinks courtesy of Alleghany Outdoors! Register by May 14, 2025, to ensure your official race t-shirt and be part of this fantastic community celebration. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day
Whether you're aiming for the full marathon, half marathon, or shorter distances of 10k and 5k, participants will be rewarded with a commemorative finisher's medal and the chance to earn unique awards for top finishers in each race category. After crossing the finish line, join the festivities with local businesses providing delicious refreshments, food trucks, and even tubing experiences on the river! Don't miss out on the first 20 free drinks courtesy of Alleghany Outdoors! Register by May 14, 2025, to ensure your official race t-shirt and be part of this fantastic community celebration. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day
Organiser's Description
THIS FUN EVENT HAS SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE! THE USATF CERTIFIED COURSE BEGINS AND ENDS AT THE INTERVALE TRAIL HEAD OF THE JACKSON RIVER SCENIC TRAIL IN COVINGTON, VIRGINIA. THE TRAIL FOLLOWS AN OLD RAILROAD BED OF THE CHESAPEAKE AND OHIO RAILWAY. THE COURSE HAS A SMOOTH CRUSHED GRAVEL SURFACE AND IS MOSTLY FLAT WITH SOME LIGHT HILLS. THE TRAIL FOLLOWS ITS NAMESAKE RIVER, WINDING IT'S WAY THROUGH SMALL COMMUNITIES, CULTIVATED FIELDS, AND SMALL PATCHES OF WOODLAND. IT ISN'T UNCOMMON TO SEE WILDLIFE ALONG THE WAY.
WEATHER
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. IN THE CASE OF SEVERELY INCLEMENT WEATHER, ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING THE RACE STATUS WILL BE MADE ON THE WEBSITE (WWW.JACKSONRIVERMARATHON.COM [http://www.jacksonrivermarathon.com]), ON FACEBOOK AND VIA LOCAL MEDIA. IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT ADVANCED NOTICE OF A SEVERE WEATHER EVENT, NOTICES WILL ALSO BE SENT VIA THE EMAIL SUBMITTED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION.
AWARDS
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE FINISHER'S MEDAL.
UNIQUE AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE OVERALL TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS OF THE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K RACES.
THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP OF EACH RACE WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT. OUR AGE GROUPS ARE: 12 & UNDER; 13-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, AND 70+.
THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BE AT THE INTERVALE TRAIL HEAD 30 MINUTES FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF EACH DISTANCE (5K, 10K, HALF AND FULL MARATHON) BY THE TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES FOR THAT PARTICULAR RACE. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS MEANS SOME PARTICIPANTS MAY STILL BE ON THE COURSE WHILE OTHERS ARE RECEIVING AWARDS BUT WE WANT TO AVOID HOLDING PEOPLE OVERLY LONG BEFORE HANDING OUT AWARDS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED SO PLEASE ATTEND THE CEREMONY FOR YOUR RACE!
AT THE INTERVALE FINISH LINE:
LOCAL BUSINESSES WILL BE PROVIDING REFRESHMENTS, FOOD, AND EXPERIENCES ON THE JACKSON RIVER FROM 11AM-1PM AT THE FINISH LINE. HANG OUT AFTER YOUR FINISH AND ENJOY TUBING BROUGHT TO YOU BY ALLEGHANY OUTDOORS (_15% DISCOUNT FOR RUNNERS_), FOOD TRUCKS, SHOE SIZE MEASUREMENTS BY FLEET FEET, AND ALCOHOL AND BEVERAGES SOLD BY THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAILS ALLIANCE! COURTESY OF ALLEGHANY OUTDOORS, THE _FIRST 20 DRINKS ARE FREE_!
SEE THEM AFTER YOU FINISH:
*
ALLEGHANY OUTDOORS
*
LOVEALLBBQ
*
LUCA'S PIZZA
*
TAQUER'IA EL JALISCIENCE
*
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAIL ALLIANCE
*
FLEET FEET
_DID WE MENTION THAT THE FIRST 20 DRINKS ARE FREE? _
*REGISTER BY MAY 14, 2025 IF YOU WANT A T-SHIRT!!! AFTER THAT DATE THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT A SHIRT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOU ON THE DAY OF THE RACE.
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE FROM NOON-4PM AT THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM AND 5PM - 8PM AT THE CITY POOL (708 W MAIN ST, COVINGTON, VA 24426) ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH. STICK AROUND FOR THE NOT SO SCARY FRIDAY THE 13TH POOL PARTY! ON-SITE PACKET PICKUP THE DAY OF THE RACE WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 6:30AM ON SATURDAY JUNE 14TH.
WEATHER
THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT. IN THE CASE OF SEVERELY INCLEMENT WEATHER, ANNOUNCEMENTS REGARDING THE RACE STATUS WILL BE MADE ON THE WEBSITE (WWW.JACKSONRIVERMARATHON.COM [http://www.jacksonrivermarathon.com]), ON FACEBOOK AND VIA LOCAL MEDIA. IF THERE IS SUFFICIENT ADVANCED NOTICE OF A SEVERE WEATHER EVENT, NOTICES WILL ALSO BE SENT VIA THE EMAIL SUBMITTED WITH YOUR REGISTRATION.
AWARDS
ALL FINISHERS RECEIVE A COMMEMORATIVE FINISHER'S MEDAL.
UNIQUE AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE OVERALL TOP 3 OVERALL MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS OF THE MARATHON, HALF MARATHON, 10K AND 5K RACES.
THE TOP THREE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP OF EACH RACE WILL RECEIVE A CERTIFICATE OF ACCOMPLISHMENT. OUR AGE GROUPS ARE: 12 & UNDER; 13-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, AND 70+.
THE AWARDS CEREMONY WILL BE AT THE INTERVALE TRAIL HEAD 30 MINUTES FOLLOWING THE COMPLETION OF EACH DISTANCE (5K, 10K, HALF AND FULL MARATHON) BY THE TOP 3 MALES AND FEMALES FOR THAT PARTICULAR RACE. IT IS UNDERSTOOD THAT THIS MEANS SOME PARTICIPANTS MAY STILL BE ON THE COURSE WHILE OTHERS ARE RECEIVING AWARDS BUT WE WANT TO AVOID HOLDING PEOPLE OVERLY LONG BEFORE HANDING OUT AWARDS.
PLEASE NOTE THAT AWARDS WILL NOT BE MAILED SO PLEASE ATTEND THE CEREMONY FOR YOUR RACE!
AT THE INTERVALE FINISH LINE:
LOCAL BUSINESSES WILL BE PROVIDING REFRESHMENTS, FOOD, AND EXPERIENCES ON THE JACKSON RIVER FROM 11AM-1PM AT THE FINISH LINE. HANG OUT AFTER YOUR FINISH AND ENJOY TUBING BROUGHT TO YOU BY ALLEGHANY OUTDOORS (_15% DISCOUNT FOR RUNNERS_), FOOD TRUCKS, SHOE SIZE MEASUREMENTS BY FLEET FEET, AND ALCOHOL AND BEVERAGES SOLD BY THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAILS ALLIANCE! COURTESY OF ALLEGHANY OUTDOORS, THE _FIRST 20 DRINKS ARE FREE_!
SEE THEM AFTER YOU FINISH:
*
ALLEGHANY OUTDOORS
*
LOVEALLBBQ
*
LUCA'S PIZZA
*
TAQUER'IA EL JALISCIENCE
*
ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS TRAIL ALLIANCE
*
FLEET FEET
_DID WE MENTION THAT THE FIRST 20 DRINKS ARE FREE? _
*REGISTER BY MAY 14, 2025 IF YOU WANT A T-SHIRT!!! AFTER THAT DATE THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT A SHIRT WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR YOU ON THE DAY OF THE RACE.
PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE FROM NOON-4PM AT THE ALLEGHANY HIGHLANDS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE & TOURISM AND 5PM - 8PM AT THE CITY POOL (708 W MAIN ST, COVINGTON, VA 24426) ON FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH. STICK AROUND FOR THE NOT SO SCARY FRIDAY THE 13TH POOL PARTY! ON-SITE PACKET PICKUP THE DAY OF THE RACE WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 6:30AM ON SATURDAY JUNE 14TH.
Races
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The Jackson River Scenic Trail Full Marathon
Incl. $7.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$107.00
No strollers. We do not offer refunds. You may cancel or run a race of lesser distance but no refunds will be processed. You may owe additional money in making a race change. There are restrooms/port-a-johns and hydration stations along the course as well as at the start/finish. 30 minutes following course completion by the top 3 male and top 3 female runners, the awards ceremony will be held at the start/finish site. -
The Jackson River Scenic Trail Half Marathon
Incl. $6.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (7:15AM EDT)
$91.10
No strollers We do not offer refunds. You run the full marathon by paying the fee difference at the time you pick up your packet. You may run a race of lesser distance but no refunds will be processed. You may owe additional money in making a race change. There are restrooms/port-a-johns and hydration stations along the course as well as at the start/finish. 30 minutes following course completion by the top 3 male and top 3 female runners, the awards ceremony will be held at the start/finish site. -
The Jackson River Scenic Trail 10k
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$69.90
No strollers. We do not offer refunds. You run the full or half marathon by paying the fee difference at the time you pick up your packet. You may run a race of lesser distance but no refunds will be processed. You may owe additional money in making a race change. There are restrooms/port-a-johns and hydration stations along the course as well as at the start/finish. 30 minutes following course completion by the top 3 male and top 3 female runners, the awards ceremony will be held at the start/finish site. -
The Jackson River Scenic Trail 5k
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 14th June 2025 (7:45AM EDT)
$48.70
Strollers permitted however race participants will be lined up at the back of the group at the start line. We do not offer refunds. You may run the full, half or 10K race (without a stroller) by paying an additional fee. There are restrooms/port-a-johns and hydration station at the start/finish. 30 minutes following course completion by the top 3 male and top 3 female runners, the awards ceremony will be held at the start/finish site.
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