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Freedom's Run
West Virginia's Largest Marathon Through National Park Land
West Virginia's largest marathon through Harpers Ferry and Antietam National Battlefield, finishing in historic Shepherdstown.
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Race date: October 10, 2026 at 7:00 AM.
About
Freedom's Run is West Virginia's largest marathon, created in 2009 by Dr. Mark Cucuzzella and Lois Turco. The entire marathon course is encased in National Park land with a brief detour on a country road. The full marathon runs through Harpers Ferry National Historical Park and continues onto the C&O Canal before meeting the half marathon route for a steady incline to Antietam National Battlefield, finishing in the historic town of Shepherdstown. Through the guidance of the Eastern Area Health Education Center, Freedom's Run has given over $230,000 back to the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The event includes a full marathon, half marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids One-Mile Fun Run.
Course
| Surface | Road |
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| Course type | Point to point |
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| Elevation gain | 200 m |
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| Boston qualifier | Listed as Boston qualifier |
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| Weather notes | October in the Eastern Panhandle is cool with temperatures of 5 to 18 C (41 to 64 F). Fall foliage. Chance of rain. |
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Race profile
| First held | 2009 |
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| Average runners | 2,000 |
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Registration
| Price | $75 to $120 |
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| Participant limit | 3,000 |
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Contact
| Organizer | Freedom's Run Race Series |
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