Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K

Sun, Sep 13, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

Location: Gassaway, WV; Gassaway Depot, 26624
Type: RUN

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At a glance

Perks & features

Medal
Shirt

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Distances & registration

4 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

5K
Sun, Sep 13, 8:15 AM EDT · From $34.50
Opens Mar 7, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
13.1 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $51.75
Opens Mar 7, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
26.2 Miles
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $67.30
Opens Mar 7, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Mar 31, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

+ 1 more option

Virtual Race
Sun, Sep 13, 8:00 AM EDT · From $46.00
Opens Mar 7, 2026, 7:00 PM EST · Closes Sep 12, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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Push Potential

long distance + warm-day exposure

Warm season

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The course

From the organizer

West Virginia's only Marathon/Half Marathon/5K that takes place along the Elk River Trail in Gassaway, WV !

All finishers will receive: - High Quality Race Shirt (guaranteed deadline 08/30) - An awesome finisher medal - Refreshments post race (water, snacks) - Opportunity to run on a flat/fast course

All Packet Pickup will take place on RACE MORNING starting at 6:30AM.

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