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Sat, Oct 31, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Location:
709 Beechurst Avenue
Morgantown, West Virginia
26505
United States
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21k Half Marathon Run Trail

Looking for a FAST fall half marathon?! Join us on Saturday, October 31st for a fast half that could boost you to your next PR!

WHEN Saturday, October 31, 2026

START TIME 7:30am

KIDS MILE START TIME 8:15am

HALF MARATHON RACE COURSE The course is straight, flat, and fast making it the perfect chance to hit your new PR! The race will start on the rail trail behind the Seneca Center. Participants will head towards Point Marion/Sheepskin Rail Trail on the trail for 6.55 miles before turning around and finishing where they began. The course begins on pavement for just shy of 3 miles before turning to crushed limestone. Participants can expect shade and a beautiful view of the Monongahela River as the sun rises and the fog lifts.

1mile KIDS RACE COURSE The course is simple: out and back on the rail trail. Participants will head towards the Core Arboretum for .5 miles before turning around and heading back to the finish.

COURSE SAFETY Dogs are not permitted in the race.

TIME LIMIT There is a 4 hour time limit.

NUTRITION: Gels will be provided on the race course, as well as water at Mile- 2,3,5,8,10, and 11.

SWAG The first 245 people registered will receive swag.

AWARDS Awards will be offered to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. There will be first place age group awards for male and female finishers for the following: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79,80-89, and 90 & up.

MAGP The Morgantown Running Halloween Half Marathon and race #17 in the NCWV series.

ONLINE REGISTRATION Online registration will close on October 24th.^.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION You can register in-store during regular business hours with cash or check only. You can also register during packet pick-up with cash or check.

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP Early pick-up will be on Friday, October 30th at Morgantown Running from 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP You may also pick up your packet on Saturday morning before the race starting at 6:30am. Kid's race packets can be picked up as late as 8:00am

PARKING You may park in the Seneca Center parking lot. Please do not park in the Garage under the Seneca Village Apartments as those spaces are for residents only.

No Refunds

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