Trail Running calendar near Helvetia 2025-2026

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a 6-mile road race hosted by Active Southern West Virginia in the New River Gorge near Fayetteville, WV. The route begins on the south rim along Fayette Station Road (Route 82), descends Burma Road and Ames Heights Road to the river bottom, then climbs back to..

EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour is a trail endurance event held at Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, West Virginia. Runners cover a clockwise ~5.25-mile loop with about 750 feet of elevation gain, featuring gravel service roads, single-track trails, streams, rocky climbs, and rolling terrain past th..

Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is a point-to-point trail race through New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. Competitors choose among 50 Mile Ultra, 50K Ultra, or 50 Mile Relay (teams of 2–4) finishing in Thurmond, a historic railroad town. The 50M course starts in Montgomery and blends..

The West Virginia Trail Fest is an annual family-friendly trail running event held in May in Pocahontas County, WV, known for its mountainous terrain. The festival features multiple race distances including a challenging 100K, 60K, 30K, 5K, and a 1-mile kids run. Runners experience rugged courses wi..

The Dark Skies 100K is a challenging point-to-point trail race held in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, as part of the West Virginia Trail Fest. Starting at Seneca State Forest headquarters, the course features stunning views as runners pass the Seneca fire tower, traverse the Allegheny and Greenbr..