Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge - Williamson, WV

Event overview

Conquer The Wall Endurance Challenge is an ultrarunning event held on the campus of Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College in Williamson, WV (1603 Armory Drive). The event offers multi-hour formats including 47-hour and 35-hour options and accepts individual solo entrants and relay teams of two or three. Entry is limited to 250 participants. The event marks an anniversary edition and includes finisher items and awards; belt buckles are awarded for reaching 50+ miles and 100+ miles, with additional small awards listed for various mileage thresholds.

Course, format and logistics

The course is a flat, paved loop of 2.05 miles along the West Williamson flood wall and the college grounds. When a participant for the 47-hour or 35-hour events reaches 50 miles crossing the timing mat, they may reverse direction for subsequent laps. Timing is by ankle bracelet timing tags; participants must wear the bracelet on the right leg at all times and exchange it between relay teammates to count team laps. Rucking is offered with a required ruck weight of 25 lb; rucks are weighed before the race, every 6 hours, and after the race. Aid and amenities include water, Gatorade, pickle juice, Pedialyte, a staffed aid station with food options (hot meals, snacks, vegan choices), portable toilets, on-site camping and limited indoor cot lodging, and on-campus Wi-Fi. The course is open to traffic; participants should be cautious and courteous to motorists and residents. No alcohol is permitted on the college campus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.