Falling Water Ultras

Event overview

Falling Water Ultras is a trail ultramarathon held at ACE Adventure Resort and the New River Gorge National Park, WV. Distances offered include:

• 100K
• 100K 2-person relay
• 100K 4-person relay
• 50K

Registration opens December 14, 2025. The event includes a campsite for Friday and Saturday at the Start/Finish area as part of the registration fee. Proceeds support Adventure Appalachia, a nonprofit that funds outdoor programs in the New River Gorge region.

Course, aid and rules

The route is four repeated loops of about 15.5 miles each on trails around ACE Adventure Resort and into New River Gorge National Park. Each loop includes roughly 2,400 feet of elevation gain and loss and crosses or follows local waterways including Rush Run, Arbuckle Creek, and the New River. Runners will encounter an Arbuckle Creek crossing that requires rock-hopping.

Runners must carry all personal food and fuel while on each loop. Hydration stations with water and Gnarly Fuel2-O are available at the 5-mile and 10-mile points of each loop. An aid station at the Start/Finish area allows access to crew, personal vehicles, or campsites. Solo 100K runners may use a pacer for the final loop. The solo 100K has a 24-hour cutoff; the solo 50K has a 12-hour cutoff.

Entry, fees and awards

Early and later registration pricing tiers apply for solo and relay entries through mid-January. Full refunds are offered until February 1; deferrals or partial refunds after that date are handled case by case. All solo 100K finishers receive a custom belt buckle; solo 50K and relay finishers receive a custom medal. Awards are given to the top three finishers in each category, and first-place male and female 100K finishers receive a free entry to the Rim to River 100 event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.