New River Gorge Trail Festival

New River Gorge Trail Festival

June 19th-20th, 2026

America's Newest National Park Experience the beautiful scenery and rich history of America's Newest National Park! This event actually takes place inside the National Park on its beautiful trail system!

Experience the Gorge! A summer weekend getaway in the stunning & historic New River Gorge! Explore all that West Virginia's outdoor recreation hub has to offer.

Race Location

Park Drive
Fayetteville, WV 25840 US

Courses and prices:

• Course name: New River Gorge 50k, Distance: 50K, Prices: $20.25 - $130.00
• Course name: New River Gorge Half Marathon, Distance: 13.1 Miles, Prices: $50.00 - $110.00
• Course name: New River Gorge 5k, Distance: 5K, Prices: $20.25 - $60.00
• Course name: Bridge Double (5k & Half), Distance: 16.2 Miles, Prices: $60.00 - $130.00
• Course name: Bridge Double (5k & 50k), Distance: 55K, Prices: $35.00 - $155.00

Start Times

• 5K Start - 7:00 PM on Friday
• Half Marathon Start - 7:00 AM on Saturday
• 50K Start 7:00 AM on Saturday

Packet Pickup

• Friday: Location: Fayetteville Town Park (Park Dr, Fayetteville, WV 25840) Time: 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM (Highly Recommended)
• Saturday: Location: Fayetteville PK-8 Track (515 W Maple Ave, Fayetteville, WV 25840) Time: 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

Drop Bags

All drop bags must be labeled with name and phone number. There will be a spot at packet pickup where you can leave your drop bags before the race. All drop bags will be brought back to the finish. Drop bags are available at the following aid stations: Aid Station 1 - Kaymoor Top - Miles 3.5 & 13.3 Aid Station 3 - Fayette Station Rd. - Miles 9.5 & 27.2

Course Maps

• 5K ~ (400 ft. of elevation gain)
• Half Marathon ~ 1400 ft. of elevation gain)
• 50K ~ (3,200 ft. of elevation gain)

Aid Stations

• Half Marathon Aid Station 1 - Kaymoor Top - Mile 3.5 (crew access)
• Half Marathon Aid Station 2 - Craig Branch - Mile 6 (no crew access)
• Half Marathon Aid Station 3 - Fayette Station Rd. - Mie 9.5 (crew access)
• 50K Aid Station 1 - Kaymoor Top - Miles 3.5 & 13.3 (crew access)
• 50K Aid Station 2 - Craig Branch - Miles 6 & 15.7, 23.6 (no crew access)
• 50K Aid Station 3 - Fayette Station Rd. - Miles 9.5 & 27.2 (crew access)