The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k 2026 — Covington, VA
Date
June 13, 2026
Location
Covington, VA
Venue
Intervale Trail Head, The Jackson River Scenic Trail
Start Time
7:00 AM
Entry Fee
$30.00 – $100.00
Events
The Jackson River Scenic Trail Full Marathon, The Jackson River Scenic Trail Half Marathon, The Jackson River Scenic Trail 10k, The Jackson River Scenic Trail 5k
On June 13, 2026, The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon takes place in Covington, Virginia, starting from the Intervale Trail Head on The Jackson River Scenic Trail. The event offers four distance options: 5K, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon (26.2 miles). Entry fees range from $30 to $100 depending on distance selected. The race begins at 7:00 AM. If you're traveling for this event, you'll want accommodations near Covington that provide easy access to the trail head for an early start.
From the Race Organizer
This fun event has something for everyone! The USATF certified course begins and ends at the Intervale Trail Head of The Jackson River Scenic Trail in Covington, Virginia. The trail follows an old railroad bed of the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway. The course has a smooth crushed gravel surface and is mostly flat with some light hills. The trail follows its namesake river, winding it's way through small communities, cultivated fields, and small patches of woodland. It isn't uncommon to see wildlife along the way. WEATHER This is a rain or shine event. In the case of severely inclement weather, announcements regarding the race status will be made on the website ( www.jacksonrivermarathon.com ), on Facebook and via local media. If there is sufficient advanced notice of a severe weather event, notices will also be sent via the email submitted with your registration. AWARDS All finishers receive a commemorative finisher's medal. Unique awards will be given to the overall top 3 overall male and female finishers of the marathon, half marathon, 10K and 5K races. The top three male and female finishers in each age group of each race will receive a certificate of accomplishment. Our age groups are: 12 & under; 13-18; 19-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69, and 70+. The awards ceremony will be at the Intervale Trail Head 30 minutes following the completion of each distance (5K, 10K, Half and Full Marathon) by the top 3 males and females for that particular race. It is understood that this means some participants may still be on the course while others are receiving awards but we want to avoid holding people overly long before handing out awards. Please note that awards will NOT be mailed so please attend the ceremony for your race! * Register by May 13, 2026 if you want a T-shirt!!! After that date there is no guarantee that a shirt will be available for you on the day of the rac e. Packet Pick-up will be from noon-8pm at the Alleghany Highlands Chamber of Commerce & Tourism on Friday, June 12th. On-site packet pickup the day of the race will be available starting at 6:30am on Saturday, June 13th.
Hotels Near This Race
Find accommodation close to the start line in Covington, VA. Sorted by distance from the race venue. Book early — race weekend hotels fill fast.
RaceHotelFinder earns a small commission when you book through links on this page, at no extra cost to you. Results are sorted by distance from the race venue.
The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k 2026 — Covington, VA
Race weekend dates pre-loaded on Booking.com. RaceHotelFinder may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for June 13.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Covington, VA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k 2026 — Covington, VA?
The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k 2026 — Covington, VA takes place on June 13, 2026. The race is held in Covington, Virginia.
Where is The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k 2026 — Covington, VA held?
The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k 2026 — Covington, VA is held at Intervale Trail Head, The Jackson River Scenic Trail in Covington, Virginia.
Where can I find hotels near The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k 2026 — Covington, VA?
RaceHotelFinder shows hotels sorted by distance from the race venue in Covington. Use the map or list view on this page to compare options and book race weekend accommodation.
