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Name: EHQ Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour
Start: 2025-05-03
End: 2025-05-03
Location: Fairmont

Fairmont, United States • 3 May 2025

The EHQ Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour event is an endurance race set in the scenic Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, West Virginia. Participants can choose to run for either six or twelve hours on a challenging course featuring gravel roads, single track trails, and beautiful waterfalls, with a vertical gain of 750 feet per approximately 5.25-mile loop. The event emphasizes runner safety with well-stocked aid stations and encourages personal aid setups. Additionally, it supports a charitable cause, benefiting The Innocent Lives Foundation. Runners receive custom awards and mementos based on their performance, making it a memorable experience for all participants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States West Virginia Fairmont

Race information

Registration

12 hr

750 m+

12 Hour

6 hr

750 m+

6 Hour

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

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