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EHQ Valley Falls 12 Hour

Fairmont, United States • 9 May 2026

The EHQ Valley Falls 12 Hour is an endurance running event held at Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, West Virginia. Participants tackle a challenging ~5.25-mile loop featuring 750 feet of vertical gain, with a mix of gravel service roads, single-track trails, streams, rocky climbs, and scenic waterfalls. The course is clearly marked and runs clockwise in odd years.

Runners can choose between 6- and 12-hour race options, with aid stations providing hydration and food along the route. The event fosters a supportive atmosphere with personal aid stations allowed and awards for top finishers and unique categories. It benefits The Innocent Lives Foundation charity. 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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