Races Marathon · Huntington, USA
Marshall University Marathon
Marshall University Marathon is a flat marathon in Huntington, USA, held each November. The organiser calls the course flat and fast. It runs through downtown, along the Ohio River and through Ritter Park, in two loops, then finishes on the 50-yard line of the stadium. Early November in Huntington is usually cool and often damp, with temperatures of about 2 to 13°C. The Marshall University Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
November
every year
Course
flat
Marathon
Conditions
Early November in Huntington is usually cool and often damp, with temperatures of about 2 to 13°C.
Racing this course well
The organiser calls the course flat and fast. It runs through downtown, along the Ohio River and through Ritter Park, in two loops, then finishes on the 50-yard line of the stadium.
The Marshall University Marathon's flat profile means your pacing discipline, not the terrain, decides the day.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
Official Marshall University Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Also on the day
- half-marathon, 3.25 mile
The course in numbers
The route passes Pullman Square, follows the Ohio River and loops through Ritter Park, where the crushed limestone path is described as fast and needs no special shoes.
- Layout
- Double loop
- Surface
- Roads, with a section of compacted crushed limestone path around Ritter Park
- Course status
- USATF certified (WV26010MS)
Worth knowing
- Finishers carry a football down the field to the 50-yard line of Joan C. Edwards Stadium.
- Marathoners can place a flower at the Marshall University Memorial fountain.
Pick your goal for Huntington
Pace charts, weekly structure and timelines for the most common marathon goals:
We don’t hold a confirmed date for this edition, so any countdown comes from the date you enter here.
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Asked often
- When is the Marshall University Marathon?
- It is held each November in Huntington, USA. Check the official Marshall University Marathon site for the exact date and entry windows.
- Is the Marshall University Marathon course flat?
- The organiser calls the course flat and fast. It runs through downtown, along the Ohio River and through Ritter Park, in two loops, then finishes on the 50-yard line of the stadium.
- How do I enter the Marshall University Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served.
- How should I train for the Marshall University Marathon?
- Build for the course you'll actually race at the Marshall University Marathon: flat terrain, November conditions. RunV Premium builds a training plan around your goal time and race date, and lets you adapt it when life interrupts the Huntington build.
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