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Cacapon 12 Hour Challenge

Name: Cacapon 12 Hour Challenge
Start: 2025-06-28
End: 2025-06-28
Location: Omps

Omps, United States • 28 Jun 2025

The Cacapon 12 Hour Challenge is a trail running event held in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, featuring a scenic, moderately to very technical five-mile single-track loop. The course includes about 750 feet of elevation change per loop, with some stream and road crossings on lightly-traveled park roads. The well-marked and maintained trail runs in the same direction as the previous year, offering a challenging experience for seasoned runners.

Aid stations provide water, sports drinks, gels, and food. Awards include handcrafted trophies and commemorative pint glasses for runners completing 50 miles. A post-race meal is also provided. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States West Virginia Omps

Race information

Website Registration

12 hr

12 Hour Challenge

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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