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.

Entry Fees

$50 before March 1
$55 before April 1
$60 before May 1
$65 May 1-25 

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

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+

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+
The Caboose Award
Awards ceremony will begin at 12:00 pm.
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!