2021 Update
July 28, 2021: Race Cancellation notice for 2021.
Please watch the facebook video below and check out our facebook page for the original posting
Our
mission
The Morgantown Marathon goes into its 6th year continuing to promote health & wellness in our community, while also showcasing the beauty and hills of our great state of West Virginia. The Morgantown Marathon has supported Operation Welcome Home since day 1, an organization that provides Jobs Resources For Veterans, and has helped over 600 veterans find full-time job placement since 2012
Running
routes
Morgantown is known for its rolling hills and gorgeous views and the Inaugural Morgantown Marathon course will not disappoint. Your Almost Heavenly tour of the city will take you through all 7 wards of Morgantown, featuring festivals, bands, and spectators that will keep you motivated and smiling all the way to the finish line.
- USA Track and Field certified course
easy registration
free shuttlebus
medical support
drink stations
local
info
Event
schedule
October 9, 2021
10 am
doors open
Our official Packet Pickup location will be announced soon!
10 am - 7 pm
registration
Registration at our packet pickup location will be open until 7 PM
7 pm
packet pickup closes
Packet pickup and walk up registration closes. We also offer race day packet pickup for those traveling race morning near the starting line! packet pickup and bag drop off is available at no charge
October 10, 2021
5 am
race shuttle starts
Shuttles will run from Monongalia County Baseball Stadium, the home of the West Virginia Black Bears. Click here for directions
7 am
marathon start
as in the years past, the West Virginia mountaineer will be there to fire the starting gun for our racers
1 pm
marathon finish
for everyone willing to accept the challenge, we will be there to cheer you on all the way across the finish line! are you ready to conquer morgantown?
October 10, 2021
5 am
race shuttle starts
Shuttles will run from Monongalia County Baseball Stadium, the home of the West Virginia Black Bears. Click here for directions
715 am
half marathon
as in the years past, the West Virginia mountaineer will be there to fire the starting gun for our racers
1030 am
race finish
for everyone willing to accept the challenge, we will be there to cheer you on all the way across the finish line! are you ready to conquer morgantown?
October 10, 2021
5 am
race shuttle starts
Shuttles will run from Monongalia County Baseball Stadium, the home of the West Virginia Black Bears. Click here for directions
730 am
mountain mama 8k
as in the years past, the West Virginia mountaineer will be there to fire the starting gun for our racers
9 am
race finish
A goal many runners aim for is to break certain time barriers. For example, first-timers often try to run the marathon under 4 hours.
October 10, 2021
7 am
races start
music will be playing as all runners start the race, but our first finishers should be crossing the line right around 8 am. let 's cheer them all on
8 am
first runners finish
our first mountain mama 8k runners should be crossing the line around 0800 - lets continue to cheer them on with music, food, and beverages from west viginia's finest craft brewers
2 pm
post race wrap-up
congrats to all of our conquerors! see you in 2022!
This was my favorite marathon hands down.. Plenty of police, fire, and EMS to keep the course safe and direct the runners… I absolutely LOVED how involved the WVU students were.. All of the volunteers were super friendly.. there was one part (I think around mile 24 or 25) where there probably should have been someone manning the intersection because it looked like you could go one of 2 ways.. And it was an added bonus that me crossing the finish line made the news.. I’ll definitely run this race again.
I wouldn’t say the marathon is an easy race–my phone reported 1,640 feet of elevation gain, and some of the hills feel endless–but you receive an unreal sense of accomplishment in return. The organizers do a fantastic job before, during and after the race (I’ve never run a course this well-marked), the runners’ vibe is great, and the medal is roughly the size of my hand. I’m definitely doing this one again.
This was a race of “first” for me. First road race, longest distance and first time running hills! I loved every minute of this race! It was marked really well. Police and volunteers were at every turn and intersection to keep us safe. Water stations were placed perfectly. If I don’t try the half next year I will definitely do the Mountain Mama 8k again! This is a well thought out and executed race! I can’t say enough good things about the Morgantown Marathon team! A++++!
