New River Gorge Rim to Rim 10K

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a running road race from one rim of the New River Gorge, down to the bottom where you'll cross over the New River, then back to the rim of the other side with a short trail section to finish. This bucket list event will provide runners with breathtaking views throughout the course in the adventure sports capital of West Virginia - Fayetteville. This event is hosted by Active Southern West Virginia at Adventures on the Gorge, where racers will finish at the resorts rim side pool to enjoy a catered brunch overlooking the New River Gorge. The distance is 6 miles.

The race course will begin on the south side of Fayette Station Road and finish at Adventures on the Gorge. Racers should prepare for a descent of 1300 ft and a climb of 1300 ft with the steepest point being a 20% incline - get ready to feel the Burma Burn! 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. The morning of the race, racers will check in at the finish area (Adventures on the Gorge) and be provided a bus ride to the start line. 

Racer Perks

Closed road courseChip timingWater station on routeBus transportation to the start lineFinisher medalShort sleeve t-shirtPost-race brunch 

Important Registration Dates

Nov. 28 - Jan. 9 | $45Jan. 10 - March 13 | $55March 14 - April 17 | $65 April 18 - May 2 | $70 April 23 | Last Day for T-Shirt GuaranteeApril 30 | Last Day to purchase additional meals May 5 at packet pick-up | $80 last minute registration if space is available. Shirt and finisher medal not guaranteed. 

Packet Pickup
Friday, May 5 - packet pick up will take place between 5-7:30PM at Adventures on the Gorge. We highly encourage you to come to Friday packet pick-up! Packets can also be picked up the morning of the race between 6:30am-7:15am.

Race Day Itinerary
Racers need to be checking in at Adventures on the Gorge at 7am. More detailed times will be established based on registration numbers.

Awards
Awards will be given to the top finishers in each age bracket in the running category ONLY. Non-binary category will be awarded if there are 20+ participants registered. 

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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 - Book here!)West Virginia American WaterNew River HealthTerradonVisit Southern West Virginia

And supporting organizations:

Fayette County SheriffNew River Gorge National ParkWest Virginia Department of HighwaysFriends of New River

For additional information, please review the event webpage here - Active SWV 2023 New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race.