MR Half Marathon

OCT
31
2026
An out and back half marathon on the Morgantown rail trail on October 31, 2026, with a straight, flat course along the Monongahela River. On-course gels and water stops are provided and awards are offered by overall place and age group.
Sat 31 Oct 2026
13 miles

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MR Half Marathon

The MR Half Marathon takes place on October 31, 2026, in Morgantown, West Virginia, starting from the rail trail behind the Seneca Center. The course is described as straight, flat, and fast, following the rail trail toward Point Marion and Sheepskin Rail Trail with views of the Monongahela River. The first portion is on pavement for just under three miles before the surface becomes crushed limestone.

Distances:

  • 13.1 miles out and back on the rail trail
  • 1 mile kids race out and back toward the Core Arboretum

Participants can expect shade along parts of the trail and river scenery. Gels are provided on course and water stations are located at miles 2, 3, 5, 8, 10, and 11. Dogs are not permitted on the course. A four hour time limit applies.

Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers and first place age group awards for male and female finishers in these groups: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89, and 90 and up. The first 245 registered entrants receive swag. The event is race number 17 in the NCWV series.

Online registration closes October 24. In-person registration is available in-store during regular business hours with cash or check and during packet pick-up. Early packet pick-up is on Friday, October 30 at Morgantown Running from 3:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Race day packet pick-up begins the morning of the event and kid packets can be picked up as late as 8:00 am. Parking is available in the Seneca Center parking lot. No refunds. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

13 mi
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