Rivers & Rails Marathon
Where the 2026 race is now
- Limited entryCharity or tour entries may remain
- Race weekSaturday, November 14, 2026 · tracker not posted yet
- ResultsPosted here as soon as the timer has them
- Race day
- Nov 14, 2026 Saturday
- Distance
- 26.2 mi Marathon
- Entry
- Limited Other routes
- Boston qualifier
- Unconfirmed
- Live tracking
- Coming soon Posted when the timer has it
- Latest results
- None yet After race day
Quick facts
- First edition of the race
- Run on the C&O Canal towpath along the Potomac
- Seven-hour time limit
- Cupless aid stations
- Same-day registration at race-morning packet pickup
Course
The marathon starts near the entrance to the C&O Canal Towpath in Brunswick and stays on the towpath beside the Potomac. The National Park Service approved extra towpath mileage to replace the distance lost when the West Virginia section was dropped.
Aid stations are cupless, so bring a collapsible cup or hydration pack. Trains can block access to parking and the start area, and organizers ask runners to be on the river side of the tracks by 6 a.m.
About the Rivers & Rails Marathon
Rivers & Rails is a first-year race weekend from Horizun Events, built around the railroad town of Brunswick, Maryland. The program has a marathon, a half marathon and the Veterans Challenge 5K, and part of the proceeds goes to Brunswick Main Street.
The original plan crossed into Harpers Ferry and Bolivar, West Virginia, but a bridge closure keeps the marathon and half on the Maryland side for the first edition. Organizers plan to revisit the crossing for next year.
Past Rivers & Rails Marathon dates and results
| Year | Date | Status | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Saturday, November 14, 2026 | Upcoming | — |
Rivers & Rails Marathon FAQ
When is the Rivers & Rails Marathon?
The 2026 Rivers & Rails Marathon is on Saturday, November 14, 2026.
What entry options are available for the 2026 Rivers & Rails Marathon?
Normal entry for the 2026 Rivers & Rails Marathon is unavailable, but limited entry options remain (checked November 9, 2026). View the official registration details at horizunevents.com.
Does the Rivers & Rails Marathon have live tracking?
Marathon Scout does not list an official live-tracking link for the 2026 Rivers & Rails Marathon yet. We only add a tracker after the race or its timing provider publishes it.
Where can I find the Rivers & Rails Marathon results?
We link the official results on the Rivers & Rails Marathon results page as soon as they post.
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