Road RunningWalking & HikingWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier

Marshall University Marathon

Road Running and Walking & Hiking covering 5.2 km to 42.2 km in Huntington (West Virginia, United States)

LocationHuntington, West Virginia, United StatesShow on map(38.4192° N, 82.4451° W)
Date & StatusDate to be announcedDate TBA
Elevation gainUp to +190 m

Marshall University Marathon is an endurance sporting event in Huntington, West Virginia, US focused on Road Running and Walking & Hiking. It is part of World Marathon Majors Qualifier. Key features include City Run, Public Park, Nature & Off-Road.

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 5 K (5.23 km, +24 m D+), and 5 K (Walk) (5.23 km, +24 m D+). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer. Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marshalluniversitymarathon.com).

Official website
Marshall University Marathon in Huntington (Work: "Lead runners in York Marathon", Photo: DS Pugh, License: CC BY-SA 2.0, Source: Wikimedia Commons)
"Lead runners in York Marathon" · Photo: DS Pugh · Wikimedia CommonsCC BY-SA 2.0
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Event characteristics

City RunPublic ParkNature & Off-Road

Races & distances (4)

CompetitionDisciplineDistanceElevation gainAltitude rangeCourse typeCourse & profile
MarathonRoad Running42.2 km+190 m160 m - 240 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Half MarathonRoad Running21.1 km+95 m163 m - 203 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 KRoad Running5.23 km+24 m166 m - 176 mLoop courseRoute & profile
5 K (Walk)Walking & Hiking5.23 km+24 m169 m - 179 mLoop courseRoute & profile
Course & Elevation Telemetry

Course route & map

Distance
42.2 km
Elevation gain
+190 m D+
Elevation loss
-190 m D-
Altitude range
160 m - 240 m
Gradient (Avg / Max)
0.9 % / 1.6 %
Course format
Loop course
42.2 km+190 m D+
Start (S)Finish (F)
N10203040FS38.4193° N, 82.4452° W

Elevation profile & course telemetry

Altitude from 160 m to 240 m above sea level (+190 m D+, -190 m D-)

Peak: 240 m·at 23.2 km·Ø 0.9 %
160 m187 m213 m240 m0 km8.4 km16.9 km25.3 km33.8 km42.2 km240 m
Event Information & Answers

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

When and where does Marshall University Marathon take place?

Marshall University Marathon takes place in Huntington, West Virginia, US (start area at coordinates 38.4192° N, 82.4451° W). The exact date for the next edition is currently open and will be announced by the organizer.

What races and distances are offered at Marshall University Marathon?

The race program comprises 4 competitions, including Marathon (42.2 km, +190 m D+), Half Marathon (21.1 km, +95 m D+), 5 K (5.23 km, +24 m D+), and 5 K (Walk) (5.23 km, +24 m D+). The competitions belong to Road Running and Walking & Hiking.

What is the course layout and elevation profile for Marshall University Marathon?

The main competition (Marathon over 42.2 km) is designed as a loop course featuring +190 m of elevation gain and -190 m of elevation loss, ranging between 160 m and 240 m above sea level. An interactive course map with route visualization, elevation profile, and GPX export is available in the course section on this page.

Where can I find registration and official race rules for Marshall University Marathon?

Official race regulations, course details, and registration information are provided on the organizer's website (marshalluniversitymarathon.com).