Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge - Williamson, WV

Conquer The Wall Endurance Challenge

The event is an endurance challenge held on the campus of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Williamson, WV. It offers timed endurance formats of 47 hours and 35 hours. The event accepts individual solo entrants and relay teams of two or three. The field is limited to 250 participants.

Course and format

The course is a flat, paved loop of 2.05 miles on the West Williamson flood wall and along the college. Laps are tracked by an ankle bracelet timing strap and a timing mat; laps count when a participant crosses the mat. Teams exchange the ankle bracelet to transfer timing between teammates. Rucking divisions are offered; rucks should weigh 25 lb and will be weighed before the race, at regular intervals, and after the race. The organizers note that GPS devices may record extra distance on repetitive loops.

Logistics and amenities

On-site lodging and camping are available; indoor cot reservations are limited (30 people) and paid options are offered for multi-day stays. A single main aid station will be stocked with water, sports drink, pickle juice, pedialyte, and a range of food including hot meals and vegan options. Porta-potties are provided at each end of the flood wall and at the Armory. The event is animal friendly, the course is open to local traffic, and alcohol is not permitted on campus. Volunteers work 4-hour shifts and receive a long-sleeve volunteer shirt. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.