Marshall University Marathon

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Yes, it is a certified Boston qualifier. The course is USATF certified and the flat profile makes it one of the more BQ-friendly options in the region.

It's a multi-loop course through Huntington with minimal elevation change. Total gain is around 354 feet over the full marathon, and the net elevation is essentially zero, making it one of the flattest courses in West Virginia.

The time limit is 6 hours.

Early November in Huntington runs cool. Expect temperatures in the high 30s at the start, warming into the mid-to-upper 50s by midday. It's generally good weather for racing, but bring a throwaway layer for the start.

The race draws a small, focused field. It's an intimate event, which means less congestion on course but also fewer runners around you to pace off in the later miles.

The race starts and finishes at Joan C. Edwards Stadium in Huntington, WV. Free parking is available less than 100 feet from the start, and several hotels are within a few miles. Huntington is about 15 minutes from Tri-State Airport (HTS) and one hour from Charleston, WV (CRW).