Sat, Oct 3, 2026
Athens, WV
Entry is $20 now and rises to $25 after Sep 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.
This race benefits veteran services at a local university, with proceeds supporting veterans and their families enrolled there. The purpose is specific: money raised goes directly to people on campus who need it. It is a benefit run first, and the route is secondary to that.
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