The Virginia Creeper Marathon is hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club. Due to the nature of the course and support facilities, race management reserves the right to limit the race-day field to ~100 runners. Please note: This is a low-key, low-frills event. Amenities are minimal. Race memento (paperweight …
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The Virginia Creeper Marathon is hosted by the State of Franklin Track Club. Due to the nature of the course and support facilities, race management reserves the right to limit the race-day field to ~100 runners.
Please note: This is a low-key, low-frills event. Amenities are minimal. Race memento (paperweight with race logo) given to race-day participants. Awards presented to the top finisher, male and female.
This USATF certified course is pleasantly scenic. The race starts and finishes on the Virginia Creeper Trail near the Abingdon Trailhead which is at the junction of Green Springs Road and the Virginia Creeper Trail. The race is run on the Virginia Creeper Trail, a former railroad bed. The Trail is flat to gentle grade, with a soft running surface (plus the occasional wooden trestle). This course is two out-and-back segments on the Trail. The first turnaround is approximately 1 mile south of the Alvarado Station Trailhead, the second turn around is approximately .1 miles from the Abingdon Trialhead, and the third turnaround is at the Watauga Trailhead. Runners come to/thru the Watauga Trailhead three times (miles 3.6, 15.6, 22.6) and the Alvarado Station Trailhead twice (approx. miles 8.5 and 10.7). Those locations have car/parking access which makes them wonderful spots for family and friends to photograph and cheer their runners on to an excellent finish. Aid stations (every 3 – 3.5 miles) and the finish line will have water, sports drink, refreshments and homemade goodies.
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This race above all was beautiful! This was my first time on the Virginia Creeper Trail but I hope to go back soon. The race itself was great, the volunteers … MORE
This race above all was beautiful! This was my first time on the Virginia Creeper Trail but I hope to go back soon.
The race itself was great, the volunteers and aid stations were stocked, and the race director was amazing.
The entry fee was $15!!!! You do not get a shirt or medal, but she did hand out a handmade gift at check in. To me, that meant more than a medal.
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I ran for the first time the Virginia Creeper Marathon this year. It was a true pleasure!! I haven't done a small event like this in probably two decades and … MORE
I ran for the first time the Virginia Creeper Marathon this year. It was a true pleasure!! I haven’t done a small event like this in probably two decades and had forgotten how much fun they can be. It’s low key but ran by a great, friendly group of folks! Other participants were super friendly as well. No t-shirt or medal is given out; however, I love the paper weight that I received. It was done really nicely.
The course itself is on the easier side, especially as far as trail running goes. It is easier than many road marathons providing a clear, unobstructed running surface and lacking any major hills.
If my schedule allows, I would like to participate again next year!