Course

THE DOWNHILL COURSE
A mostly downhill course, the Deckers Creek Trail has an elevation drop of approximately 800 feet over the span of the 13.1 mile distance. The Deckers Creek Trail is a two-surface course, providing a challenging, yet enjoyable experience for runners. The trail surface is packed limestone for the first 10.4 miles and asphalt for the final 2.7 miles. The half-marathon begins in Masontown, WV and finishes at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown. There will be seven water stops along the way.  

The USATF certification number for the Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon is WV09009MS.

Race support and timing will close at noon.  

Entry Fees

$50 before March 1
$55 before April 1
$60 before May 1
$65 May 1-25 or before 800 spots are filled

Includes bus transportation to race start, t-shirt, finisher's medal, finishline refreshments, free finish line photo, and live music.
Limited to 800 participants- reserve your spot now!

Age Groups

AWARDS

Top three male finishes in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Top three female finishes in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Awards

THE AWARDS

Custom awards are presented to:
Overall open class 1st thru 5th male
Overall open class 1st thru 5rd female
Top three male finishes in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Top three female finishes in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
The Caboose Award
Awards ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm at the outdoor amphitheater, Hazel Ruby McQuain Park.
All Finishers will receive a Finisher's Medal.

Charity Information

All proceeds benefit the Mon River Trails Conservancy to help manage and maintain the Mon River and Deckers Creek Rail-Trails.

More Information

Race Check-In will be from 6:30-7:45 AM at Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown, WV.  Transportation will be provided by WVU Medicine to the Deckers Creek Trailhead in Masontown.
Two Race Starts
8:30 A.M. and 8:45 A.M. 
Your start time and bus schedule will be posted 3 days prior to the race at montrails.org  
You are responsible for knowing your start time, you will not be notified.

Buses will leave at 7:30 A.M. for the 8:30 A.M. start.
Buses will leave at 7:45 A.M. for the 8:45 A.M. start  
MAKE SURE YOU CATCH THE BUS!

Race Website: http://www.montrails.org/deckers-creek-trail-half-marathon-trail-mix/

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