EHQ Valley Falls 12 Hour
Fairmont, United States • 9 May 2026
Event overview
The EHQ Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour takes place May 9, 2026 at Valley Falls State Park, 720 Valley Falls Rd, Fairmont, WV 26554. The event offers timed 6-hour and 12-hour formats. Registration closes on Fri, May 8 at 11:59 PM ET. Early bird pricing is available through January. The event benefits the Innocent Lives Foundation.
Course, facilities, and logistics
The course is a loop of roughly 5.25 miles with about 750' of vertical gain per loop. Terrain includes gravel service roads, single-track trails, streams, rocky climbs, rolling trail sections, and views of the falls. The trail will be clearly marked.
Park facilities include one restroom with running water and a porta-potty. Showers are not provided on site, though a water hose may be available. Valley Falls State Park closes at night and camping is not permitted within the park. The park is about 35 minutes from both Fairmont and Bridgeport.
Rules, aid, and awards
Two fully stocked aid stations are located at the start/finish and the halfway point, offering water, electrolytes, soda, a variety of food including vegan options, and salt caps. Runners are asked to carry their own cups or handhelds; disposable cups will be limited. Aid will be provided with touchless procedures when possible.
Only full laps count toward distance. Poles and pacers are permitted. Pets are not allowed. Trail shoes are recommended and runners must stay on park trails. Personal aid stations and crews are permitted, but canopies should not be set up in gravel parking areas. Awards include top three male and female prizes, participation mementos, shirts designed by local artists, fastest-lap awards, and distance mementos for marathon and ultra distances. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.