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Greenbrier River Trail Marathon

Name: Greenbrier River Trail Marathon
Start: 2025-10-05
End: 2025-10-05
Location: Cass

Cass, United States • 5 Oct 2025

The Greenbrier River Trail Marathon is an annual running event held in West Virginia, featuring a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half-marathon (13.1 miles). The marathon course is a scenic, point-to-point route that starts at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and finishes at Stillwell Park in Marlinton, while the half-marathon follows an out-and-back format from Stillwell Park. Both races take place on the picturesque Greenbrier River Trail, known for its flat and slightly downhill terrain. Proceeds from the event support the maintenance and improvement of the trail and local athletic activities through a non-profit organization. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States West Virginia Cass

Race information

Website

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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