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Greenbrier River Trail Marathon

Name: Greenbrier River Trail Marathon
Start: 2026-10-04
End: 2026-10-04
Location: Cass

Cass, United States • 4 Oct 2026

Greenbrier River Trail Marathon

The Greenbrier River Trail Marathon is an annual road-trail event held on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. The 9th annual marathon and the 6th annual half-marathon are scheduled for October 4, 2026. Organizers note the course is flat and scenic and that they are exploring new course options for 2026.

Distances offered include:

26.2 (marathon)
half-marathon

Proceeds from the event support the maintenance and improvement of the Greenbrier River Trail and other local athletic activities through nonprofit organizations, including the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon Foundation and the Greenbrier River Trail Association (501(C)3). The description focuses on the event format, setting, and the charitable purpose of the race. 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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