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  • Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Cass
  • Event weekend starts
  • Open entry

Greenbrier River Trail Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2026 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

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Decision summary

Greenbrier River Trail Marathon at a glance

Cut-off average pace
11:23/km

8:00:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
80/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
37 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

Greenbrier River Trail Marathon has known course details for its marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
42.2 km
Terrain
Trail, Mixed, Gravel
Scenery
Riverside, Mountain, Countryside, Waterfront, Forest, Historic

Quick answers

What runners ask first

How hilly is the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon?

The Greenbrier River Trail Marathon is described as net downhill. The course listing puts the climb at 8 m. The course notes also call it flat, fast, scenic converted rail-trail descending through mountain terrain with consistent tree cover.

Where does the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon route go?

The Greenbrier River Trail Marathon route finishes at Stillwell Park, Marlinton, WV. Underfoot, expect mostly packed gravel with softer sections through the middle and flat wooden bridge crossings; last ~2 miles paved with a gravel-road finish for the final 1/2 mile. It passes Greenbrier River, Greenbrier River Trail, Sharps Tunnel, wooden trestle bridges and Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. Proceeds support maintaining and improving the Greenbrier River Trail via the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit.

What should runners know on race day for the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon?

Yes, there will be a bag drop prior to the race.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • Mountain
  • Countryside
  • Waterfront
  • Forest
  • Historic

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Destination
  • Community

Terrain

  • Trail
  • Mixed
  • Gravel
Elevation character
Net Downhill
Technicality
Non Technical
Source-stated ascent
8 m
Net elevation
-103 m

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
8-hour overall limit, with a 4-hour cutoff at the 13.1-mile timing mat; race starts 8:00 AM
Qualification status
Boston Equivalent

Race day logistics

Bag drop
Yes, there will be a bag drop prior to the race
Expo / packet pickup
Packet pickup at 309 8th Street, Marlinton, WV (The Rivertown / CJ Richardson Building), 4:30-7:00 PM the Saturday before the race
Medal
Finisher's medals for all finishers

Access and course status

Finish
Stillwell Park, Marlinton, WV

Course facts

Surface
Mostly packed gravel with softer sections through the middle and flat wooden bridge crossings; last ~2 miles paved with a gravel Road finish for the final 1/2 mile
Landmarks
Greenbrier River, Greenbrier River Trail, Sharps Tunnel, wooden trestle bridges, Cass Scenic Railroad State Park
Notable features
  • Proceeds support maintaining and improving the Greenbrier River Trail via the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit
  • Flat, fast, scenic converted rail-trail descending through mountain terrain with consistent tree cover
  • for 2026 the organisers note they are exploring new course options

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 14°CTypical temperature
  • 13 kphTypical wind
  • 4 mmTypical rainfall
  • 80Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

Sources used on this page (2)

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