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Rivers & Rails - Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K

Name: Rivers & Rails - Marathon, Half Marathon & 5K
Start: 2026-11-14
End: 2026-11-14
Location: Brunswick

Brunswick, Maryland, United States

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language Official Website

About the Event

This site is for information and race day registration only.

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

Rivers & Rails Half Marathon

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 21.1K

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07:00

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Rivers & Rails Marathon

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 42.2K

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07:00

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Veterans Challenge 5K

Nov 14, 2026

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Distance — 5K

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08:30

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Brunswick.

thermostat Temperature

3.7° / 13.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.3° / 9.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 39m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.6 mm

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—

air Avg wind speed

11.9 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

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65.5%

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07:54

nightlight Sunset

17:55

About Brunswick

Learn more about the host city, Brunswick.

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.