New River Gorge Trail Festival
Fayetteville, West Virginia, United States
Jun 19-20, 2026 - Friday to Saturday
5k, 50k, Half-marathon, Ultra
Race Information
Experience America's newest national park! Experience New River Gorge National Park through this one-of-a-kind event! Starting at the Charlie McCoy Town Park in Fayetteville, West Virginia, this challenging trail race goes into the National Park, through the forest, and loops back to the start, with views of the river hundreds of feet below. With significant elevation gain, each race offers a difficult yet scenic course. The New River Gorge National Park also offers a wide variety of activities and sites to see post-race!
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😄 Why We Like This Run
✅ Epic scenery
✅ The "Race-Cation" lifestyle
✅ Sustainable strides
Why settle for a finisher’s medal and a banana in a parking lot when you could run amongst the red rock canyons of Zion National Park, through the majestic landscapes bordering Glacier National Park, or in the shadow of Rocky Mountain National Park?
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Race Facts
Race Size: 500 - 1,000
Elevation: Lots of Hills
Course Type: Trail
Boston Qualifier: No
Kids Run: No
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