Rivers & Rails - Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

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Date 14 Nov, 2026
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Rivers & Rails - Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

About the event

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For additional event details, course information, event updates, and official registration, please visit:

https://www.horizunevents.com/rivers-rails-marathon/

Join us for the Rivers & Rails Marathon Weekend, a unique running experience showcasing the scenic beauty, rich history, and railroad heritage of Brunswick, Maryland, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, and Bolivar, West Virginia. Whether you are tackling the full marathon, enjoying the half marathon, or participating in the Veterans Challenge 5K, this event offers an unforgettable journey through some of the region's most iconic landscapes.

Event features may include:

  • Full Marathon
  • Half Marathon
  • Veterans Challenge 5K
  • Scenic river and mountain views
  • Historic towns and railroad landmarks
  • Professional chip timing and race results
  • Commemorative participant shirt
  • Custom finisher medal
  • Aid stations and course support
  • Family-friendly race weekend atmosphere

Come experience scenic rivers, historic rails, and a race weekend unlike any other while exploring the unique character of three historic communities.

Races offered

14Nov

Rivers & Rails Half Marathon

Running

Distance
21.1K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
0.00
14Nov

Rivers & Rails Marathon

Running

Distance
42.2K
Start time
07:00
Entry fee
0.00
14Nov

Veterans Challenge 5K

Running

Distance
5K
Start time
08:30
Entry fee
0.00

Weather history

3-year monthly averages for November in Brunswick.

Temperature3.7° / 13.1°
Feels like-0.3° / 9.2°
Sunshine hours7h 39m
Rainfall1.6 mm
Snowfall—
Wind11.9 km/h (Light breeze)
Humidity65.5%
Max UV indexLow (2.0)
Sweat lossLow
Course conditionsFirm and slightly soft
Sunrise07:54
Sunset17:55

About Brunswick

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Brunswick is a city in southwestern Frederick County, Maryland, United States. The city is located on the north bank of the Potomac River; Loudoun County, Virginia occupies the opposite shore. The population of Brunswick was 8,211 at the 2022 Census. There are three schools serving Brunswick: Brunswick Elementary School, Brunswick Middle School, and Brunswick High School.

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