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Name: New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Oak Hill

Oak Hill, United States • 26 Sep 2026

New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run 2026

The New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run takes place on September 26, 2026 at ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia, in the New River Gorge area. The event is a trail running event held at the resort property and offers multiple race distances set against the scenic Gorge.

Available race distances:

Full marathon
Half marathon
5K

Registration includes finisher medals for all distances, a postrace burrito buffet, and free camping on the Friday and Saturday nights before the event. An event shirt is included for participants who register by August 31, 2025. The event also offers prizes and awards.

Registration is offered in timed pricing tiers that vary by date, with early bird, advance, and day of event pricing shown in the event information. The venue is listed as ACE Adventure Resort and is identified with its Whitewater Rafting West Virginia location in Oak Hill, WV. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States West Virginia Oak Hill

Race information

Website Registration

Marathon

Full Marathon

Half Marathon

5 km

5k Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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