New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run

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 offers multiple trail distances over natural terrain.

Available race distances:

  • Full marathon
  • Half marathon
  • 5K

Race entry includes a finisher medal for each distance, a race shirt (available for entrants who register before 8/31/25), a burrito buffet after the race, and free camping on the Friday and Saturday nights at ACE Adventure Resort. Registration is offered in multiple price tiers that change by registration period; listed fees range from $61.53 to $88.53 depending on distance and registration timing.

The event page lists calendar options for participants and references ACE Adventure Resort as the event location. Information on registration periods and fees is provided per distance and per registration window. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

Marathon
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
Half Marathon
5 km
5k Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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