Decision summary
8:00:00 total cut-off
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
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.
Quick answers
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.
The Greenbrier River Trail Marathon route starts at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park, Cass, WV and 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.
Yes, there will be a bag drop prior to the race.