Conquer The Cove Marathon Trail Race
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Conquer the Cove 25k & Marathon : May 31, 2026
Conquer the Cove 25k & Marathon is the 16th edition of a trail event based at Sherwood Archers within Carvins Cove Natural Reserve. The event offers two distances and limits the field to 300 runners. Registration opens December 18 and uses tiered fees for each distance.
Distances:
- 25k
- Marathon
Fee structure summary:
- 25k: $55 until December 31; $65 January 1 to May 5; $75 May 6 to May 28; $85 from May 28 until race day, unless full.
- Marathon: $85 until December 31; $90 January 1 to May 5; $95 May 6 to May 28; $100 from May 28 until race day, unless full.
- Virtual option $30 for either distance; the virtual entry counts as an RNUTS qualifier and includes a race shirt or tank until April 30, 2024, after which registrants receive a Mountain Junkies LLC Hoo Rag.
Course and services: The course follows the normal layout through Carvins Cove, which has extensive trails and varied terrain. The marathon includes approximately 3,500 feet of elevation gain, with about 1,000 feet occurring after mile 18, followed by 2.35 miles of downhill and roughly 2 miles to the finish. The event provides eight aid stations stocked with water, Skratch, gels, fruit, PB&Js, chips, and other items. Entry price includes a technical shirt or tank, a finishers award, aid stations, and post race food.
Logistics and rules: The event is headquartered at Sherwood Archers and property rules prohibit dogs for this event. Spectators do not need a Carvins Cove day use pass. In wet conditions the 25k course will remain unchanged; the marathon course miles 8 to 18 may be altered, potentially converting the marathon to two laps of the 25k course and increasing total mileage to 28.72 miles if municipal authorities require a change for safety. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
