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Greenbrier River Trail Marathon
Greenbrier River Trail Marathon is a marathon and half marathon event held in Marlinton, West Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026. About 1,200 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- October 4, 2026
- Location
- Marlinton, WV
- Field size
- ~1,200 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Location
- Marlinton, West Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half
- Field size
- About 1,200 runners
- Course
- Flat / trail
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- triviumracing.com
About the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon
The Greenbrier River Trail Marathon & Half Marathon is a scenic, gently downhill trail race in Marlinton, West Virginia, run on the crushed-gravel Greenbrier River Trail alongside the Greenbrier River. Starting in 2026 both races run out-and-back from First Avenue in downtown Marlinton, with marathoners passing twice through the historic Sharp's Tunnel on a course with minimal elevation change well suited to fast times and Boston Qualifying attempts.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Boston qualifier; rail-trail course
- Notes
- Large West Virginia trail marathon.
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Greenbrier River Trail Marathon: common questions
- When is the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, October 4, 2026.
- Where is the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon held?
- In Marlinton, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon offer?
- Marathon and Half.
- How many people run the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon?
- About 1,200 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 Greenbrier River Trail Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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