New River Gorge Trail Festival
About this race
An Epic Adventure Through America's Newest National Park!
Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of New River Gorge National Park with this extraordinary trail race! Starting in the charming town of Fayetteville, West Virginia, the course winds through the heart of the National Park, taking you deep into the forest and along trails that showcase stunning views of the river gorge, hundreds of feet below. With significant elevation gain, these challenging yet rewarding routes promise an unforgettable experience for runners seeking adventure and spectacular scenery. After crossing the finish line, extend your journey by exploring the diverse activities and iconic sights the New River Gorge National Park has to offer—making it a perfect destination for both athletes and outdoor enthusiasts!
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
- TBA
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
Elevation
- 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)
- Aid Station 2 - Craig Branch - Mile 6 (no crew access)
- Aid Station 3 - Fayette Station Rd. - Mie 9.5 (crew access)
- 50K
- Aid Station 1 - Kaymoor Top - Miles 3.5 & 13.3 (crew access)
- Aid Station 2 - Craig Branch - Miles 6 & 15.7, 23.6 (no crew access)
- Aid Station 3 - Fayette Station Rd. - Miles 9.5 & 27.2 (crew access)
Pick your distance
Running
New River Gorge 5k
Bridge Double (5k & Half)
New River Gorge Half Marathon
Trail running
Bridge Double (5k & 50k)
New River Gorge 50k
Typical race-day weather
Based on 6 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Fayetteville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:01 AM and sets at 8:50 PM local time (EDT) in Fayetteville on June 19, 2026 — 14h 48m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — New River Gorge Trail Festival
727 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the New River Gorge 5k
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tanner McQuality | 19:42 | 6:21 /mi |
| 2 | Nathan Sheriff | 19:53 | 6:24 /mi |
| 3 | David McLennan | 21:54 | 7:03 /mi |
| 4 | Kolton Burnside | 23:00 | 7:24 /mi |
| 5 | Emma Johnson | 22:59 | 7:24 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
All results by year
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Fayetteville
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Fayetteville 5K Races 4 races
- Fayetteville Running Calendar 2026 5 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Fayetteville events
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