Frequently Asked Questions

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IS THIS A CERTIFIED COURSE?

The Marathon is a USATF certified course! The Half Marathon is not yet certified.  

 

Will transportation be provided?

Yes! We will be providing shuttle buses that will be departing from two locations: 1) The finish line at Stillwell Park (Stillwell Road, Marlinton, WV) and 2) The Wellness Center (326 9th Street, Marlinton, WV 24954) beginning at 6:15 on race day - last shuttle to leave at 6:40 - to take racers to the starting line in Cass at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. 

There is also shuttle van that is available to transport runners back to Cass in the afternoon. You can register for the return shuttle during registration.

  • The Post-Race Shuttle - for those that choose to park at the start in Cass and need a ride back. You can register for the post-race shuttle for $10/person. The shuttles will depart from the finish line park when full at approximately 1:00, 2:30, and 4:00.

 

Is there a cut-off time?

There is an 8-hour cut-off time for the marathon.  We will have a timing mat at 13.1 which will have a 4-hour cut-off.  The cut-off time for the Half Marathon is 5 hours.

 

What time does the race start?

Marathon race start is 8:00 AM at Cass Scenic Railroad- at the sound of the Steam Engine Train Whistle. The Half-Marathon will start at 9:45 AM from Stillwell Park.

Will there be finisher's medals? 

Yes! There are finisher’s medals for all finishers.  

 

Is there a half marathon option? 

The Half Marathon is an out-and-back course from Stillwell Park, heading south from the park and then back to the finish.

Is there a packet pickup and where? 

309 8th Street, Marlinton, WV. The Rivertown / CJ Richardson Building. From 4:30 - 7:00 on Saturday, October 5th.

Is there a pre-race meal? 

The Pocahontas County Baseball team is providing a pre-race pasta dinner at the Pocahontas County Wellness Center (9th Street by the Marlinton Elementary School) from 5:00 - 7:00 on Saturday, Oct. 5th.

Will there be a bag drop?

Yes, there will be a bag drop in Cass, at the race start, beginning at 7:00 on race morning.

Are trail shoes or road shoes recommended?

Either shoe would be fine depending on your comfort-level in either. The surface is mostly packed gravel with some softer sections throughout the middle of the trail in most places. So, trail shoes would be comfortable enough and provide a little bit of grip if there is lots of rain leading up to race day. However, racing flats / road shoes are also okay as most is packed and the last two miles are paved with a gravel road finish (last 1/2 mile).