Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K is a running race on September 13, 2026 in Gassaway, WV, with entry fees from $40 to $70.
- Date
- September 13, 2026 (52 days to go)
- Location
- Gassaway Depot, Gassaway, WV
- Price
- $40–$70
- Sport
- Running
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
City 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
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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.
52
Days to train
- Race
- Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Location
- Gassaway Depot, Gassaway, WV
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Make it a Racecation
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Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K
Sep 13, 2026