Elk River Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon
Clay, WV
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Trail (Unpaved)
- Official race website
The Elk River Rail Trail Marathon & Half Marathon is West Virginia’s only marathon / half marathon / 5K that takes place along the Elk River Trail starting / returning from Dundon Field in Clay, WV! All finishers will receive:– High Quality Race Shirt– An awesome finisher medal– Tagged pictures … MORE
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Warm race day but scenic woodsy run
Race started 30 minutes late due to late runners heading to start on shuttle. The anticipated warm weather day made that for a concern but the tree cover helped keep … MORE
Race started 30 minutes late due to late runners heading to start on shuttle. The anticipated warm weather day made that for a concern but the tree cover helped keep most of the trail shaded. Race director stated this was the third race and they would continue to improve and am confissent they will get there. Nice quiet run with small race field and no spectators except those on the trail handing out water and fuel. Enjoyable quiet run that at times felt like you were in the woods on your own
Forest bathing at its best.
Flat and fast dirt course under a beautiful canopy of trees. Great course support and awesome RD. Fast posting of results and pictures. Difficult to get to, but well worth … MORE
Flat and fast dirt course under a beautiful canopy of trees. Great course support and awesome RD. Fast posting of results and pictures. Difficult to get to, but well worth it.
Gorgeous green views treetop umbrellas
Wonderful route out and back, volunteers were friendly and well informed. It was pouring rain for some of the event.... drizzled all the time. Yet we had a great time, … MORE
Wonderful route out and back, volunteers were friendly and well informed.
It was pouring rain for some of the event…. drizzled all the time. Yet we had a great time, even though it was a little muddy in spots, lots of water, lots of support. delicious pizza at the finish line with fruit and other snacks. A must do for the scenery alone- especially if you love trails! No pavement anywhere. My 60th half