New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run
About this race
Embrace the adventure and run wild at the New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run this fall at ACE Adventure Resort! Set against the stunning backdrop of the New River Gorge, runners can choose from three exciting distances: a full marathon, half marathon, or a 5K. Whether you’re an experienced trail runner or a first-timer looking to enjoy the scenic beauty, there’s a challenge for everyone.
With awesome prizes and awards the competition is fierce! But it’s not just about the race—participants will also enjoy awesome runner perks:
Free camping on Friday and Saturday nights
Finisher medals for all distances
Race shirt to commemorate your run
Burrito buffet to refuel after crossing the finish line
Come for the run, stay for the adventure, and soak in the thrill of fall at ACE Adventure Resort. This is your chance to experience the wild beauty of the Gorge in one unforgettable race. Ready to Run Wild?
Pick your distance
Running
Full Marathon
Half Marathon
5K Run/Walk
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Oak Hill yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 7:15 PM local time (EDT) in Oak Hill on September 26, 2026 — 11h 59m of daylight.
Course
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2026 results — New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run
206 finishers across 3 distances · leading places in the Full Marathon
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Messerly | 4:02:46 | 9:16 /mi |
| 2 | Lorenzo Ferreri | 4:37:21 | 10:35 /mi |
| 3 | Roberto Arkenburg | 5:07:07 | 11:43 /mi |
| 4 | Justin Graves | 5:08:21 | 11:46 /mi |
| 5 | Nathaniel Fardo | 5:20:27 | 12:14 /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 Oak Hill
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Oak Hill 5K Races 3 races
- Oak Hill Running Calendar 2026 3 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, 4 Oak Hill events
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