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Saturday, June 7, 2008 -- Masontown, WV to Morgantown, WV
Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon
-MAGP Endurance #3
(iPO Event Id#: 10817)
Hosted by the Mon River Trails Conservancy (MRTC)

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Don Parks Photo by JR Petsko
Photos will be provided by iPlayOutside!
Point-to-Point - Catch the Bus: Race starts at 9:00 am, but be on the bus by 8:15 am! Transportation will be provided by WVU Hospitals to the Deckers Creek Trailhead in Masontown. Buses will be leaving at 8:15 a.m., make sure you catch the bus!

The Course: The Deckers Creek Trail is a mostly downhill course with an elevation drop of approximately 800 feet over the span of the 13.1 mile distance. This course is a two-surface trail, providing a challenging, yet enjoyable experience for runners.

The surface is packed limestone for the first 10.4 miles and asphalt for the final 2.7 miles. The half-marathon begins in Masontown, WV and finishes at the Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown. There will be seven water stops along the way.

Custom Awards: Go to...

  • Overall open class 1st thru 5th both male / female

  • Top three male finishes in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

  • Top three female finishes in each age group: 19 & under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+

  • Awards will be announced at 1:00 pm.


Deckers Trail Map
Mon River Trails Conservancy Map
(pdf file)
Entry Fee: Fees are non-refundable.
  • Pre registrations by: 5/23/08 - $27 w/tshirt
  • Pre-registration by 5/23/08 - $22 w/o tshirt

  • Registration received after 5/23- $30 w/o tshirt
  • Registration received after 5/23 - $35 w/tshirt

  • T-shirts are guaranteed only to the first 250.

  • All proceeds benefit Mon River Trails Conservancy (MRTC) to help construct, manage, and maintain the Mon River and Deckers Creek Trails.

Race Day Registration and Packet Pick-Up: Will be from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. only at Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park in Morgantown, WV.

Timing/Results: Split at mile 7. Course support and race timing will close at 12:00 pm. A complete listing of times and places will be posted at the finish and will be available online here.

Trail maps are available at: The Greater Morgantown CVB, 201 High Street, Suite 3, Morgantown, WV 26505, 1-800-458-7373 and at http://montrails.org/maps.shtml.


Start Date: 2008-06-07     Start Time: 9:00am
Event Name: Deckers Creek Trail Half Marathon-MAGP Endurance #3
Location(s): Morgantown, WV 26501
Masontown, WV 26542
Hazel Ruby McQuain Riverfront Park
Event Type(s): Run
  Road
Event Distance(s): 13.1mi
Contact(s): Ella Belling
   Phone: 304-296-6185
   Email: ella@montrails.org
Affiliate(s): Morgantown Area Grand Prix
Comments: Don't miss the bus to the start!
Offsite URL: montrails.org/eventsdcthm2008.shtml