ARCHIVED RACE: New River Gorge Rim to Rim 10K @ 219 Chestnutburg Rd, Lansing, WV, United States on 14 May 2022

Race Info & Description

Race Information:

  • Event Name: New River Gorge Rim to Rim 10K
  • Date: 14 May 2022
  • Start Time: 07:00 am
  • Venue: 219 Chestnutburg Rd
  • Organised By: Active Southern West Virginia
  • Race Website: Click Here.

Race Facilities

  • Has Toilets? Yes
  • Has Changing Facilities? No
  • Has Water Stations? Yes - Multiple Water Stations
  • Has Prizes / Awards? No

Race Description

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim 10K Race will be a running road race from one side of the New River Gorge to the other. This bucket list event will provide runners with breathtaking views throughout the course in the adventure sports capital of West Virginia, Fayetteville. Hosted by Adventures on the Gorge, racers will have access to resort amenities and finish at the rim side pool with a catered brunch.

The course will begin on the south side of Fayette Station Road and finish at Adventures on the Gorge. Racers should prepare for a decent of 1300 ft and a climb of 1300 ft with the steepest point being a 20% incline. The finish line will bring racers to the rim of the gorge with an overlook photo opportunity. Racers are welcome to walk the course but must maintain a 20 minute mile pace to complete the event during the allotted closed road time frame.

Racer Perks
Closed road course
Chip timing
Water station at mile 4
Bus transportation to the start line
Finisher medal
Short sleeve t-shirt
Post-race brunch

Registration Fees

January 3rd – February 15th $45
February 16th – March 16th $55
March 17th – April 14th – $65 Last day to guarantee an event shirt
April 15th – May 11th – $70

Packet Pickup:
Friday, May 13, packet pick up will take place between 5-7PM at Adventures on the Gorge. Packets can also be picked up the morning of the race between 7am-7:15am.

Race day itinerary:
Racers need to checking in at 7am. More detailed times will be established based on registration numbers.

Proceeds benefit Active Southern West Virginia which offers free physical activity programs within communities, elementary schools, local government, and workplaces in Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, and Summers counties.

Thank you to our sponsors;
Adventures On The Gorge (with great lodging options)

And supporting organizations;
Fayetteville Fire Department
Fayette County Sheriff’s office
New River Gorge National River
West Virginia Department of Highways
Friends of New River

For additional information, please review the event webpage here – Active SWV 2021 New River Gorge Rim to Rim 10K.

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