New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race
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About the race
The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a 6 mile running road race that travels from one rim of the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve to the other. The course descends to the river, crosses the New River, and returns to the opposite rim with a short trail section into the finish at Adventures on the Gorge. The finish area is at the resort rim side pool and includes a catered brunch overlooking the gorge. The course begins on the south side of the New River Gorge on Fayette Station Road Route 82 and follows Burma Road and Ames Heights Road.
Runners will descend about 800 feet and climb about 800 feet; the steepest grade on the route reaches 20 percent. Participants may walk the course but must maintain a 20 minute per mile pace to complete the event within the closed road timeframe. On race morning participants check in at the finish area and are transported by bus to the start. Race services and policies include a closed road course, chip timing, an on course water station, finish line photos, a finisher medal, and a short sleeve unisex t shirt.
Registration opens August 31, 2026, with tiered entry fees and deadlines; there are no refunds and registration transfers are allowed. Active Southern West Virginia does not mail race items except for a requested donation to cover shipping. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
