Marshall University Marathon

This marathon features a mostly flat, fast course comprised of multiple loops on paved city streets. The route begins near the university's football stadium and passes through downtown Huntington, with runners traversing Pullman Square, skirting the Ohio River, and looping through leafy Ritter Park. The course's design minimizes elevation gain, contributing to its reputation as a suitable qualifying race for the Boston Marathon. Participants repeat the half marathon circuit twice to complete the