MR Half Marathon
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MR Half Marathon
The MR Half Marathon takes place in Morgantown, West Virginia on October 31, 2026. The event uses the rail trail behind the Seneca Center and follows an out and back route toward the Point Marion / Sheepskin Rail Trail.
The half marathon covers 13.1 miles with a turnaround at 6.55 miles. The course is described as straight and flat. It begins on pavement for just under three miles before shifting to crushed limestone. Runners can expect shaded sections and a view of the Monongahela River.
A separate kids race covers one mile, an out and back of 0.5 miles each way toward the Core Arboretum.
Race rules and services include no dogs on course and a four hour time limit. Nutrition support includes gels on the course and water stations at miles 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, and 11. The first 245 registered participants will receive event swag. Awards are offered to the top three overall male and female finishers and to first place finishers in age groups 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, and 90 and up.
Online registration closes October 24. Early packet pick-up is Friday, October 30 from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Morgantown Running. Race day packet pick-up is available the morning of the event. Parking is available in the Seneca Center lot. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
