Salamander State Marathon - Huntington, West Virginia - Running

The Salamander State Marathon is a Running race in Huntington, West Virginia consisting of a Half Marathon and Marathon and 10K and 50K Trail Run (Ultra) and 5K.

We offer several start time options: Our regular start time is 6:00AM, for all distances. For those running the half marathon, marathon, or 50K who want to beat the heat, you can choose to take the early start at 5:00AM instead. (Please note, you will need a headlamp or other personal source of light if you take the early start, as it is still full dark at that time.) We also have an 8:00 start for 5K and 10K participants who think a 6AM race is just too early! The course is a wide, crushed-gravel path through a park and residential neighborhoods. You'll be following a 1.1-mile out-and-back course (2.2 miles total per lap), with 6 laps for the half marathon and 12 for the full. This course is very flat and is approximately 60% shaded. If you're new to short-course races, we can assure you, you'll have a great time! Whether you're the fastest, slowest, or somewhere in between, you'll find this is a great way to get to know other runners and feel the camaraderie and support you often miss with longer courses or loops. You'll also enjoy the regular, frequent access to...