Race Information
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Details from event's RunSignUp.com listing:
Experience America's Newest National Park
Experience New River Gorge National Park through this one-of-a-kind event! Starting at the Charlie McCoy Town Park in Fayetteville, West Virginia, this challenging trail race goes into the National Park, through the forest, and loops back to the start, offering views of the river hundreds of feet below. With significant elevation gain, each race offers a difficult yet scenic course. The New River Gorge National Park offers a wide variety of activities and sites to see post-race as well!
The same course as the June event with enhanced gorge views
"The course is well marked so you can't get lost!" - 2021 Participant
50k Course Description
Traveling the same course as the Half Marathon, the 50k is 2 loops with a scenic out and back along the rim of the gorge. With nearly 5,000 ft. of elevation gain and loss on trails, the 50k is a course that will push you...but the views will be worth it. The rhododendron tunnels, high passages along the rim, breathtaking vistas, and historic forests perfectly represent West Virginia as Wild and Wonderful!
Half Marathon Course Description
Explore the National Park Trail System with this challenging yet scenic course. The trail surface consists primarily of dirt and gravel. Take in stunning views of the New River Gorge Bridge on Fayetteville Trail and gaze at the gorge below while running over Kaymoor Top!
Race Swag
All participants will receive:
- Long Sleeve Performance Shirt
- Beautifully Designed Finisher Medal
- Refreshment Packages
- Custom Race Bib with Your Name
Awards
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female Open & Masters Finishers as well as the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
Restrooms and Aid Stations
- Portable restrooms will be placed at start/finish area and Kaymoor Top. See course maps below for more detail.
- Aid stations will be equipped with first aid kits, water, Hammer Nutrition's HEED Sports Drink, cookies, bananas, granola bars, candy, etc. A more detailed list of exactly what foods will be at each aid station will be released in an email closer to the race date. Aid station locations are listed on the race maps below in the Course Details section.
Packet Pick Up
- Early **Highly Recommended** - Friday, Dec. 1st from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Waterstone Outdoors (101 W Wiseman Ave, Fayetteville, WV.)
- Race Day - Saturday, Dec. 2nd from 6:00 AM to 7:00 AM at Fayetteville Town Park (Park Drive, Fayetteville, WV)
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Listing Status
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Added to our DirectoryJul 3, 2022
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Last Updated in our DirectoryJun 15, 2023
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This event has concludedWe hope to update it for 2024
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