Marshall Half Marathon

Huntington, West Virginia

Sunday, November 4, 2018

On Sunday, November 4, 2018 I race walked the Marshall Half Marathon in Huntington, West Virginia.  The temperature was 32 degrees when I started and 45 degrees when I finished with little wind and sunny skies.  Even though the event was in West Virginia, the course was relatively flat with no challenging hills with 10 miles of paved roads, 3 miles of gravel, sand and slippery mud bike path. The last section of the course was a steep short downhill onto the artificial grass in the Marshall Football Stadium with 80 yards down a sideline followed by 80 yards through the middle of the field finishing on the goal line.  The course was completely closed to traffic with police, firemen and volunteers at intersections and other key places.  Water/Gatorade stations were located approximately 1.75 miles apart and were manned by plenty of friendly efficient volunteers taking care of the needs of the 86 finishers in the 5k, the 953 finishers in the half marathon, and the 312 finishers in the full marathon.  This was the third time I have done this event which has always been well organized and fun.  I even managed to place second in my 70 and over running age group even though I walked the entire way.

Before The Race

After The Race