Frequently Asked Questions

No Race Day registration for all races! Last minute participants should register on Friday, June 12, 2026, at Belfry High School. 

Yes, you can pickup your bibs at your designated race.

You can pickup your races in Downtown Williamson - Community Trust Bank - 101 E 2nd Ave, Williamson, WV

No, this is not a Boston qualifier. 

All Hatfield McCoy Marathon races do not have a time limit - Marathon, Blackberry, River Road, and 5k

Yes, but be sure they are leashed and connected to you. Use caution during the race.

Yes!

We definitely recommend using caution on the course especially steep downhills (Blackberry/Full Marathon courses), and off-road trail section near the Swinging bridge at the golf course.

Also, be sure to watch the course video.

Yes!

For more information read the "Marathon weekend information" for all scheduled bus runs on race day.

Yellow and white school buses will take you to either start of your race.

Participants can park in Downtown Williamson (River Road, Marathon, Blackberry half) and at the Replica Matewan Depot Building (Blackberry half and marathon)

***Transportation Bus Schedule***

***River Road Half Marathon*** 
1) Meet in front at the Truist Bank in Downtown Williamson 

(address - 250 E 2nd Ave, Williamson, WV 25661)
2) Be there at 6:20am 
3) Bus leaves for Matewan, WV at 6:30am 
4) Look for long yellow school buses 

***Marathon, and Blackberry Half Marathon***
1) Buses will travel through Downtown Williamson stopping at these locations (5am - 6:45am) 
* Truist Bank -  (250 E 2nd Ave, Williamson, WV 25661 )
* Hurley Drug Store - (210 Logan St, Williamson, WV, 25661) 
* 2nd Ave and Harvey St - 7Eleven gas station - 11 W 2nd Ave, Williamson, WV) 
* The buses will be white and yellow with the name Coalfield Cap

2) For those staying in Matewan, WV 
* Meet at the Matewan Depot Replica Welcome Center and Museum, (Address - 328 WV-49, Matewan, WV) 
* Be there at 5:45am 
* Bus leaves for Food City at 6:00am 
* The buses will be white and yellow with the name Coalfield Cap

***POST-RACE SHUTTLE BUSES (after your race is done)***

***For Marathon and River Road Half Marathon participants heading back to Matewan, WV
1) Bus to Matewan, WV (3rd ave and Logan St - Hurley Drug - 210 Logan St, Williamson, WV, 25661)

***For Blackberry Mountain Half Marathon participants heading back to Williamson, WV
1) Bus to Downtown Williamson - (Mine Wars Museum - 401 Mate St, Matewan, WV 25678)
Drop off at Hurley Drug Store (210 Logan St, Williamson, WV, 25661) 
2) The buses will be white and yellow with the name Coalfield Cap

***ADDITIONAL SHUTTLE INFORMATION*** 
* Parking is NOT permitted at the race start for Downtown Williamson and Downtown Williamson
* All participants should park in or near the town of Williamson and Matewan and catch a shuttle to Food City (Marathon/Blackberry Mountain Half) and Matewan City Hall (River Road Half)

Yes, you can transfer a bib. Just email us and provide the information of the runner to run in your place. You can also let us know at the exop on Friday, June 7.

Blackberry Mountain Half
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/346636432

River Road Half
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/354001883 

Marathon course
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/353997932 

Jeannie Rivard 5k course
https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/357114662

***Kids Run***

* Start at 10am in Downtown Williamson - 184 E 2nd Ave, Williamson, WV

* Finish line - 101 E 2nd Ave, Williamson, WV

Marathon and Blackberry Half - Food City sign - 28093 Thompson Plz, South Williamson, KY 41503

River Road Half - Matewan United Methodist Church - 4749 Frist Ave, Matewan, WV, 25678

Pickup Location -

Marathon and River Road - Community Trust Bank - 101 E 2nd Ave, Williamson, WV

Blackberry Half - Matewan City Hall - 306 McCoy St, Matewan, WV

Runners must pick up shirt at the EXPO with their selected choice during race registration.

Shirt exchange ONLY on race day in Downtown Williamson at Community Trust Bank - 101 E 2nd Ave