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Beckley hosts half marathon and walk to raise Alzheimer’s awareness

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 12:31 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Summary

On September 24, Beckley welcomes participants for the Beckley Half Marathon and 5K, marking the race's return after 11 years. Nearly 200 runners have registered, with the marathon starting at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine and continuing along the McManus Rail Trail. Concurrently, the New River Region Walk to End Alzheimer’s aims to gather families and caregivers for support and fundraising, with 120 participants already signed up. Both events emphasize health and community involvement, with a portion of the race proceeds going to support free exercise initiatives in the region.

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  • •Beckley Half Marathon and 5K return after an 11-year hiatus.
  • •Races start at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, route includes McManus Rail Trail.
  • •New River Region Walk to End Alzheimer’s gathers families and supporters.
  • •Proceeds from the race go to free exercise programs in the area.
  • •120 participants registered for the Alzheimer’s walk at the time of the interview.
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  • 12:31 AMYahoo Sports — Beckley gets moving with walk and marathon
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BECKLEY — Across Beckley, two events will bring hundreds of people to their feet Saturday as a decade-old race runs again. Runners will compete in the upcoming Beckley Half Marathon and 5K as the event gets up and running after an 11-year absence. Meanwhile, the New River Region Walk to End Alzheimer’s will bring families, caregivers and supporters together at the Beckley-Raleigh County ...

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