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EHQ Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour

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 6 or 12 hours on a challenging course featuring gravel roads, single track trails, and beautiful waterfalls, with a vertical gain of 750 feet per loop. The event includes fully stocked aid stations, personal aid station setups, and a variety of awards for top finishers. Additionally, a portion of the proceeds benefits The Innocent Lives Foundation, supporting efforts to protect children from exploitation. 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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