Babcock Sticks & Stones 15K
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Sticks & Stones 15K
The Sticks & Stones 15K is a point to point trail race at Babcock State Park in West Virginia held on October 10, 2026. The course starts at Historic Camp Washington Carver, runs into the park and follows the rim of Mann's Creek Gorge before descending into the canyon. The route adds about 2.2 miles of trail to the big loop and removes roughly one mile of road, leaving approximately nine miles of off road trail. The course passes cliffs, bridges, waterfalls, rhododendron tunnels and fall foliage and includes views into the canyon area.
Field size is limited to 150 entries. Race services listed by the organizer include chip timing, a shuttle from the finish to the start, two aid stations and refreshments at the finish. The aid stations are located near mile 2.5 and mile 7 at the Gristmill and provide water and electrolyte drink in cups. Packet pickup is scheduled Friday evening in Fayetteville and Saturday morning at the Mann's Creek Picnic Area finish zone. The organizer notes a shuttle ride between finish and start of about 15 minutes. Lodging options at the park include cabins and camping, and the finish area offers parking, restrooms and a park overlook. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
