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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

Set along the scenic Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon and its companion half-marathon offer a flat, fast, rail-trail experience. The 26.2-mile marathon is a point-to-point race starting at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and finishing at Stillwell Park in Marlinton, with a gentle 1% downhill grade and a USATF-certified course. The 13.1-mile half-marathon is an out-and-back starting and finishing at Stillwell Park (not USATF-certified). Proceeds support maintenance and improvements to the Greenbrier River Trail through the Greenbrier River Trail Association. The event date is October 5, 2025, with registration open. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States West Virginia Cass

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26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

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

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