EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour
Always double-check with the organizer's website! This page may contain affiliate links.
EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour - May 8, 2027
The event is a timed trail running event at Valley Falls State Park, 720 Valley Falls Rd, Fairmont, WV on May 8, 2027. It offers multiple formats and relay options for 2027: the 6 Hour field will support two-person relays and the 12 Hour field will support four-person relays.
- 6 Hour
- 12 Hour
- 6 Hour Relay (2 person)
- 12 Hour Relay (4 person)
The course is a roughly 5.25 mile loop with about 750 feet of vertical gain per loop. Terrain includes gravel service roads, single track trails, streams, rocky climbs, rolling trails, and a waterfall; the trail will be clearly marked and runs clockwise for 2027. Trail shoes are recommended. Poles and pacers are permitted; pets are not permitted. Runners must stay on park trails and follow Leave No Trace principles. WV State Parks prohibit alcohol.
Two fully stocked aid stations will be available at the start/finish area and at the halfway point, offering electrolytes, water, soda, a variety of food including vegan options, and salt caps. Disposable cups will be limited; runners should carry their own cups or bottles. Personal aid stations and crew setups are permitted with guidance to avoid obstructing park areas and the gravel parking lots.
Facilities include a restroom with running water and a porta potty; there are no on-site showers and camping is not permitted inside Valley Falls. Entry fees in 2027 range roughly from $66.25 to $128.85. Registration closes in early May; entrants are eligible for a 50% refund until 30 days before the event. Transfers and deferrals are permitted until five days before the event subject to organizer rules.
The race supports the Innocent Lives Foundation. Awards and participant items include top male/female awards, participation mementos, shirts (with early registration deadlines for receiving shirts on race day), distance mementos, and free event photos posted after the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
