New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race

New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race takes place on May 2, 2026, in the New River Gorge area of West Virginia, with venue details listing 219 Chestnutburg Rd, Lansing, WV 25862 and race finish at Adventures on the Gorge near Fayetteville. The event is a road race of 6 miles that descends from one rim of the gorge to cross the New River at the bottom, then climbs to the opposite rim and finishes with a short trail section. The course begins on the south side of the New River Gorge on Fayette Station Road (Route 82) and follows Burma Road and Ames Heights Road. Runners face a total descent of 1,300 feet and a total climb of 1,300 feet; the steepest grade on the course is 20%. Walking is permitted if participants maintain a 20-minute per mile pace to finish within the closed road time frame.

Logistics, registration and other details

Check-in and packet pickup are centered at Adventures on the Gorge; bus transportation is provided from the finish area to the start line. Packet pickup is scheduled the day before the race and also the morning of the event. Registration uses tiered fees (examples listed include Sep. 1 - Nov. 24 | $50; Nov. 25 - Dec. 29 | $55; Dec. 30 - Feb. 16 | $60; Feb. 17 - Mar. 30 | $65; Mar. 31 - Apr. 28 | $70) and a last-minute packet-pickup fee is noted. Racer amenities include a closed-road course, chip timing, a water station on course, finisher medal, short-sleeve t-shirt, finish-line photos, and a post-race catered brunch at the resort. Awards are given to top finishers in each age bracket in the running category only. Proceeds benefit Active Southern West Virginia programs, including Kids Run Clubs (spring 2025: 1,015 participants and 81 volunteer coaches across 16 counties). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.