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Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K is a marathon, half marathon and 5K Run/Walk event held in Gassaway, West Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, September 12, 2027. About 300 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- September 12, 2027
- Location
- Gassaway, WV
- Field size
- ~300 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, September 12, 2027
- Location
- Gassaway, West Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K Run/Walk
- Field size
- About 300 runners
- Course
- Flat point-to-point rail-trail course along the Elk River Trail
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
About the Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
West Virginia's only marathon, half marathon, and 5K run along the scenic flat Elk River Trail in Gassaway.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- West Virginia's only marathon/half/5K along the Elk River Trail
- Notes
- [next_date estimated from projected_date]
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Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K: common questions
- When is the Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, September 12, 2027.
- Where is the Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K held?
- In Gassaway, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk.
- How many people run the Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- About 300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
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