Top 10 Reasons To Run In The Marshall Marathon

1 – Be a part of the largest marathon in West Virginia

2 – A super fast course;  rated top 10 on MarathonGuide.com in percentage of people qualifying for the Boston Marathon

3- Great Finishing Medals

4 – Great Brooks Jacket to early registrants;  Brooks long sleeve tech shirts without advertising all over for  later registrants

5 – Great Awards  (usually collectible Blenko Glass)

6 – Run along the Ohio River and also thru Ritter Park

7 – Timed by disposable chronotrack tags

8 – Carry a football to the goal line finish at Marshall University Football Stadium

9 – Complimentary Dean Ornish pasta dinner pre-race

10 – Great post race food and refreshments on the football field


Testimonials

  • The course had a lot to offer.  I liked the run along the Ohio River, the run through Ritter Park (so beautiful), and the route through the campus. ...

    JH

  • I made the trip from central Illinois and want to tell you I was very pleased with my race experience. This was my 15th marathon in 15 states. I felt the...

    JH Illinois

  • I always felt safe on the course. The traffic monitors were great, the police, military, and volunteers were all enthusiastic. We thought the course through...

    CF