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Governor Patrick Morrisey to bring Mountaineer Mile to Backyard Brawl in Morgantown

Governor Patrick Morrisey will host a free Backyard Brawl Mountaineer Mile one-mile walk at WVU’s stadium on Sept. 13 encouraging fans to show Mountaineer pride and enter a drawing for two game tickets.

Governor Patrick Morrisey is inviting Mountaineer fans of all ages to lace up their shoes and show their WVU pride at the Backyard Brawl Mountaineer Mile, a one-mile walk celebrating the lead-up to the WVU vs. Pitt football game.

“This is a great opportunity to come together, get some exercise, and show our West Virginia pride before one of the biggest games of the year,” Morrisey said. “I encourage everyone to come out, walk the mile, and cheer on the Mountaineers!”

Event Details:

When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025

Where: WVU tailgating lot — entrance at the Football Hall of Traditions, Milan Puskar Center (commonly known as the Silver Lot), Morgantown, West Virginia

Route: A one-mile loop encircling the WVU Stadium

Morrisey welcomes WVU fans to rally together as part of the first game-day Mountaineer Mile. As part of the event, participants will have the chance to enter a drawing for two tickets to the WVU vs. Pitt game, courtesy of WVU Athletics. Entry forms will be available at the start of the event, and WVU President Michael Benson will draw the winning ticket immediately following the walk. Participants must be present to win.

The event is free and open to the public. Early arrival is encouraged.

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