Marathon Details - Chessie Trail Marathon

North America Marathons > USA > VA > Lexington > Chessie Trail Marathon

Chessie Trail Marathon & Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, 26.2 Relay

Lexington, VA USA

October 26, 2024

http://www.runthechessie.org

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2023 | 2022 | 2021
Top 3 Finishers by Year

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Number of Runners:	700
Number of Spectators:	300
Fees & Deadlines:	Full Marathon Registration: Student (student ID required) $38 Super Early Discount 12/1/23 - 5/31/24 $58 Early 6/1/24 - 7/31/24 $63 On-Time 8/1/24 - 9/30/24 $68 Late 10/1/24 - 10/25/24 $83 Virtual Option 12/1/23 - 10/25/24 $58 Half Marathon Registration: Student (student ID required) $28 Super Early Discount 12/1/23 - 5/31/24 $48 Early Discount 6/1/24 - 7/31/24 $53 On-Time 8/1/24 - 9/30/24 $58 Late 10/1/24 - 10/25/24 $68 Virtual Option 12/1/23 - 10/25/24 $48 10K Registrations: Student (student ID required) $25 Super Early Discount 12/1/23 - 5/31/24 $30 Early Discount 6/1/24 - 7/31/24 $33 On-Time 8/1/24 - 9/30/24 $35 Late 10/1/24 - 10/25/24 $40 Virtual Option 12/1/23 - 10/25/24 $30 5K Registrations: Student (student ID required) $23 Super Early Discount 12/1/23 - 5/31/24 $28 Early Discount 6/1/24 - 7/31/24 $31 On-Time 8/1/24 - 9/30/24 $33 Late 10/1/24 - 10/25/24 $38 Virtual Option 12/1/23 - 10/25/24 $28 Marathon Relay Registration: Student (Valid Student ID required-all members) $104 Super Earl Discount 12/1/23 - 5/31/24 $104 Early Discount 6/1/24 - 7/31/24 $124 On-Time 8/1/24 - 9/30/24 $144 Late 10/1/24 - 10/25/24 $164
Course Description:	Run North America's best rail trail! The seven-mile Chessie Trail, situated at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, parallels the scenic Maury River and connects historic Lexington, Virginia, with the boom-town community of Buena Vista. The smooth, flat, gravel and grass trail runs along the former Chesapeake and Ohio rail line and parts of the earlier James and Kanawha Canal towpath. You'll run through an ever-changing landscape along the wild Maury River, through farmland and leafy canopies at their peak of fall color, past ruins of massive stone locks and dams. View wildlife from fish and ducks to rabbits, wild turkeys, river otters, and even bald eagles (if you are lucky), feel the cool moist air as you pass small caves, and enjoy the serenity of a breeze rustling through a bamboo forest.
Start Time:	8:00 AM
Course Highlights:	Run America's most beautiful rail trail! The seven-mile Chessie Trail, situated at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley, parallels the scenic Maury River and connects historic Lexington, Virginia, with the boom-town community of Buena Vista. The smooth, flat, gravel and grass trail runs along the former Chesapeake and Ohio rail line and parts of the earlier James and Kanawha Canal towpath. You'll run through an ever-changing landscape along the wild Maury River, through farmland and leafy canopies at their peak of fall color, past ruins of massive stone locks and dams. View wildlife from fish and ducks to rabbits, wild turkeys, river otters, and even bald eagles (if you are lucky), feel the cool moist air as you pass small caves, and enjoy the serenity of a breeze rustling through a bamboo forest.
Course Refreshments:	5 Aid Stations with drinks and snacks.
Certified? Certification:	Yes, USATF Certification VA22005DJR
Marathon Ratings:	Course Scenery/Beauty/Interest: Good for First Timers: Crowd Support: Course Speed:



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Reviews

Course 5.0

Organization 5.0

Spectators 4.0

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Number of comments: 1

Tyler Post from Truckee, CA (11/3/2021)

"Fabulous flat trail run" (about: 2021)

50+ previous marathons | 1 Chessie Trail Marathon
COURSE: 5 ORGANIZATION: 5 FANS: 4

Epic course with tree colors, water, shade, soft ground, and serenity. Aid stations were basic, volunteers were the best, and the medal and shirt perfect. Little confusing at the finish line where to get the hat as I was not told I was supposed to go to a certain tent to receive my hat. Wish it was handed to me as I ran and was tired. :-) I would do it again though.

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Marathon Details - Chessie Trail Marathon