Marshall University Marathon
The Lowdown
The Marshall University Marathon is West Virginia's largest marathon, run each fall through Huntington on a flat, fast, USATF-certified course widely used for Boston Qualifier attempts. The race starts on 3rd Avenue beside the football stadium and loops through downtown Huntington, passing Pullman Square, the Ohio River, and Ritter Park before returning to campus. Its signature finish sends runners onto the Joan C. Edwards Stadium field, where each marathoner carries a football down the turf to a goal-line finish line. Along the way, marathoners can stop to place a flower at the Marshall University Memorial Fountain, a tribute tied to the university's history. The event also offers a half marathon and a 3.25-mile run/walk on race day, all finishing on the same stadium field. Entry requires membership in the Tug Valley Road Runners Club, which can be added during registration.
Race Day
Weather Forecast
Elevation
Terrain Profile
Relatively flat course
Participants
Field Size
Medium-sized race
Crowd Rating
Spectator Support
Moderate spectator support
Boston Qualifier
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Joan C. Edwards Stadium (start and stadium-field finish)
Pullman Square, downtown Huntington
Ohio River waterfront
Ritter Park
Marshall University Memorial Fountain (marathoners may place a flower)
Other distances available during the event weekend:
Joan C. Edwards Stadium, 2001 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV 25703
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Eligibility
- Marathon: minimum age 16 on race day
- Half marathon: minimum age 12 on race day
- 3.25 Mile Run/Walk: open to all ages
- No qualifying time required for entry
- Runners under 18 need parent/guardian consent
Required Documents
- Signed liability waiver at registration
- Emergency contact information
- Tug Valley Road Runners Club membership (added during registration if not already a member)
- Photo ID for packet pickup
Entry Methods
- Online registration via RunSignUp
- Group registration (contact organizer for rates)
Cancellation & Refund Policy
Entry fees are generally non-refundable
Contact race organizers directly regarding deferral or transfer requests
Half Marathon entry: $105 (ages 12+)
3.25 Mile Run/Walk entry: $50 (all ages)
Course is flat and fast, frequently used as a Boston Qualifier attempt
Finish-line tradition: each marathon finisher carries a football down the stadium field to the goal line
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