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Name: EHQ Valley Falls 12 Hour
Start: 2026-05-09
End: 2026-05-09
Location: Fairmont

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 can choose between 6- and 12-hour race options, running multiple loops of a challenging 5.25-mile course featuring 750 feet of vertical gain per loop. The course includes gravel service roads, single-track trails, streams, rocky climbs, and scenic views of the falls, with clear trail markings.

Aid stations provide hydration and food, and runners may set up personal aid stations. The event emphasizes safety, trail etiquette, and environmental respect. Awards and unique mementos are given, and proceeds benefit The Innocent Lives Foundation. 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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