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Volunteers clean Beckley Rail Trail ahead of marathon this weekend

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 25, 2026, 12:58 AM

Last updated Sep 25, 2026

Volunteers clean Beckley Rail Trail ahead of marathon this weekend
Summary

Volunteers gathered at Elevation Sports in Beckley on September 24 to clean the Beckley Rail Trail. Approximately a dozen participants, including members from the Beckley Area Trails Group, City of Beckley, and Active Southern West Virginia, worked in groups to prepare the trail for the Beckley Half Marathon and 5K. The races are scheduled for September 26, beginning at 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM, respectively. Melanie Seiler, Executive Director for Active Southern West Virginia, expressed excitement about the event, aiming for about 200 participants to ensure a successful first race.

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  • •Volunteers cleaned Beckley Rail Trail on September 24.
  • •The Beckley Half Marathon starts at 8:00 AM on September 26.
  • •About 200 participants are expected in the marathon and 5K.
  • •The cleanup involved community groups and local volunteers.
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  • 12:58 AMYahoo Sports — Volunteers help clean up the Beckley Rail Trail for the race this weekend
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BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Volunteers gathered at Elevation Sports in Beckley Thursday evening, September 24th, to help clean up the Beckley Rail Trail. The cleanup was done to help make the upcoming Beckley half marathon, which takes place this Saturday, September 26th, an exciting experience for the runners. About a dozen volunteers came out, mainly […]

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