Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- Gassaway Depot, Gassaway, WV
- Distance
- Full Marathon · Half Marathon · 5K Run/Walk & more
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.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
80°
Typical Low
57°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Gassaway, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Gassaway, WV
Elevation
1,474 ft
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 49 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 128 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- Gassaway Depot, Gassaway, WV
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K is a running race held in Gassaway, West Virginia on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Gassaway, West Virginia at Gassaway Depot, Gassaway, WV. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
Sep 13, 2026