Upcoming Area Events
Looking for the perfect race weekend stay? Book a cozy cabin at Country Road Cabins in Hico, WV! Relax in a hot tub, enjoy peaceful mountain scenery, and make your race weekend unforgettable.
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Upcoming Running Events in the New River Gorge
Stay up-to-date with all the exciting running events happening near the New River Gorge! Whether you’re tackling a trail race, an obstacle course, or a marathon, this list will help you plan your race weekend.
1. Gristmill Grinder Trail Half Marathon & 5K
Date: April 19, 2025
Location: Babcock State Park, Clifftop, WV
Registration: gristmillgrinder.com
Details: A challenging yet scenic trail run through Babcock State Park, featuring rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls, and the iconic Glade Creek Grist Mill.
2. New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race
Date: May 3, 2025
Location: New River Gorge National Park, Lansing, WV
Details: A stunning point-to-point race that crosses the New River Gorge Bridge and follows rugged terrain with breathtaking views.
3. New River Rush Adventure Race
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Located in Hico, WV – Just minutes from top race events!
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Date: May 17-18, 2025
Location: ACE Adventure Resort, Minden, WV
Registration: aceraft.com
Details: A 24-hour endurance race including mountain biking, trekking, and whitewater rafting through the beautiful New River Gorge National Park.
4. Gritty Chix Mud Run
Date: June 21, 2025
Location: ACE Adventure Resort, Minden, WV
Registration: aceraft.com/event/gritty-chix-mud-run-2/
Details: A fun, muddy obstacle course designed for women of all fitness levels. Run, crawl, and climb through an epic challenge!
5. West Virginia Spartan Trifecta World Championship
Date: September 5-7, 2025
Location: Summit Bechtel Reserve, Oak Hill, WV
Registration: https://race.spartan.com/en/races/west-virginia?index=0
Details: One of the biggest Spartan events of the year! Featuring Sprint (5K), Super (10K), and Beast (21K) distances with world-class obstacles.
6. Rim to River 100
Date: October 25 2025
Location: New River Gorge National Park, Lansing, WV
Registration: : https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=12096
Details: Details: West Virginia’s only 100-mile ultramarathon, taking runners through the rugged beauty of the New River Gorge on singletrack trails.
Why Stay With Country Road Cabins?
- Cozy & fully equipped cabins
- Hot tubs for post-race relaxation
- Close to race locations
- Peaceful mountain retreat
- Book now and make race weekend an unforgettable getaway!