Ultramarathons in West Virginia, United States in 2026

50k course with nearly 6,000 feet of elevation gain, rugged rocky trails, and technical terrain in Coopers Rock State Forest

Single-track 10K loop with 850 feet of elevation gain, creek crossings, waterfalls, and Blue Ridge mountain views along the Shenandoah River

Scenic 10-mile figure-eight loop with lush woodlands, rolling terrain, and approximately 175 feet of elevation gain per mile at Valley Falls State Park.

Nighttime looped course through Blackwater Falls State Park, starting and finishing at Pendleton Point, solo or relay, with cool nighttime temperatures

Six-loop, 62-mile single-track course on Meeks Mountain Trails with challenging mountain terrain in Hurricane, West Virginia

1.33-mile loop on smooth brewery trails with gentle hills, decreasing lap times each round, speed and endurance tested until only one finisher remains

Single clockwise loop on singletrack and dirt roads with Big Schloss climb and 360° ridge and valley views; three aid stations on course

Multiple-loop 50K course through Coopers Rock woodlands, with 687 feet elevation gain per 10K segment and a sustained Category 4 climb

Rugged 10K singletrack loop in Coopers Rock State Park, 687 feet elevation gain per lap, wooded terrain, Category 4 climb, festive start/finish area

Multi-day mountain stage race around Spruce Knob, with 50k and 50-mile options, rugged Appalachian trails, big elevation, and remote high-country terrain.

Loop-based timed ultra in Wisconsin’s Southern Kettle Moraine Forest, with solo or relay laps shaped by endurance, pacing, and strategy.

100-mile trail race through New River Gorge National Park, featuring singletrack, rail trails, river descents, waterfalls, ghost towns, and historic sites

Overnight lap format on Helvetia Historic Trail, sunset to sunrise, with a communal Star Band Hall aid station and potluck-style support