Elk River Rail Trail Marathon

Elk River Rail Trail Marathon/Half Marathon/5K takes place in Gassaway, West Virginia, along the Elk River Trail. The event offers three distances: Full Marathon, Half Marathon, and 5K Run/Walk, with a Race Day Volunteer option. It bills itself as West Virginia’s only marathon/half/5K on the Elk River Trail.

Finisher perks include a high-quality shirt, a finisher medal, free finish-line photos, and post-race refreshments. The course is described as flat and fast, ideal for PRs. Packet pickup occurs on race morning.

Participation is limited to 300 runners. Course maps are listed as Coming Soon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.