The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k

🎉 Race Overview

• Event: The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
• Date: 2025-06-14
• Location: Intervale Trail Head, The Jackson River Scenic Trail, Covington, VA
• Course: USATF certified, follows an old railroad bed, mostly flat with light hills

This fun event has something for everyone! The trail follows its namesake river, winding its way through small communities, cultivated fields, and small patches of woodland. It isn't uncommon to see wildlife along the way.

🌦️ Weather Policy

This is a rain or shine event. In the case of severely inclement weather, announcements regarding the race status will be made on the website (www.jacksonrivermarathon.com), on Facebook and via local media. If there is sufficient advanced notice of a severe weather event, notices will also be sent via the email submitted with your registration.

Awards

• Finishers: All finishers receive a commemorative finisher's medal.
• Unique Awards: Given to the overall top 3 male and female finishers of each race distance.
• Age Group Certificates: Top three male and female finishers in each age group.
• Ceremony Timing: Awards ceremony will be at the Intervale Trail Head 30 minutes after each race.

Please note that awards will NOT be mailed so please attend the ceremony for your race!

🍏 Refreshments

Refreshments will be provided for all race participants at the Intervale finish line.

👕 T-Shirt Information

Register by May 14, 2025, if you want a T-shirt! After that date, there is no guarantee that a shirt will be available for you on the day of the race.

📦 Packet Pick-Up

Packet Pick-up will be from noon-4pm at the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism and 5pm - 8pm at the City Hall Building on Friday, June 13th. On-site packet pickup the day of the race will be available starting at 6:30am on Saturday June 14th.

🔗 More Information

For further details, please visit the official race page: Jackson River Scenic Trail Races.