Cacapon Summit Challenge
- Date Sun 12th October 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Berkeley Springs, West Virginia
- Price $27.50
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for the thrilling Cacapon Summit Challenge on Sunday, October 12, 2025, set in the picturesque Berkeley Springs, Morgan, West Virginia! This exciting event invites runners of all levels to conquer the stunning Cacapon State Park, where you'll race to the northernmost point in Virginia and soak in breathtaking views of the Shenandoah Valley. The challenge kicks off at 8:30 am from the Nature Center, featuring a 4.5-mile ascent up a mostly gravel road to the scenic overlook at the summit.
Participants can choose between two thrilling options: the "one way" challenge, where a shuttle awaits at the top to take you back down, or the "two way" challenge, where you'll run the 4.5 miles back down for a total of 9 miles. This unique event focuses on fun and camaraderie rather than competition, with prizes like Hot Tamale candy and a crown for the King/Queen of the Mountain! While there will be no traditional race structure, finishing results will be recorded, and all proceeds will support Cacapon State Park. Join us for an unforgettable day of running, stunning views, and community spirit!
Participants can choose between two thrilling options: the "one way" challenge, where a shuttle awaits at the top to take you back down, or the "two way" challenge, where you'll run the 4.5 miles back down for a total of 9 miles. This unique event focuses on fun and camaraderie rather than competition, with prizes like Hot Tamale candy and a crown for the King/Queen of the Mountain! While there will be no traditional race structure, finishing results will be recorded, and all proceeds will support Cacapon State Park. Join us for an unforgettable day of running, stunning views, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Time to chase the vert!
The Shenandoah Valley Runners (SVR) invites you to run up to (and past) the northernmost point in Virginia and the summit of Cacapon State Park in Wild and Wonderful, West Virginia.
Starting at 8:30am at the Nature Center in Cacapon State Park, participants will run 4.5 miles on a mostly-gravel road up to the overlook at the top of Cacapon Mountain. Participants who enter in the "one way" challenge will find a shuttle bus at the top that'll give them a ride back to the bottom. Participants who enter in the "two way" challenge will turn around and run the 4.5 miles down the mountain and back to the start (9 miles total).
Click here for a course map and elevation profile on Garmin Connect. [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/385013013]
Event proceeds will be donated to Cacapon State Park.
Although we will be capturing finish results and giving out some prizes, this is a challenge, not a traditional race. The event coordinators are runners, looking to give other runners some cheap entertainment (and maybe raise some money for the park at the same time).
Will there be event shirts or other swag for registering? Maybe. No promises. However, we do promise cheap entertainment and an incredible view of the valley.
What are the prizes? Other than splitting results into male and female we do not currently plan on creating age groups though that may change if the turnout merits reconsideration of the results structure. Still, we will have a number of prizes to give away including: a box of Hot Tamale candy, a copy of the 2008 movie "Death Valley", and crown for the King/Queen of the mountain.
Is there a time limit? Yes, the race organizers meet family at Waffle House every Sunday at noon for smothered hash browns and a pecan waffle. Participants must be on the shuttle or back at the start/finish line before 11am to ensure the Waffle House tradition is not impacted.
Are there any aid-stations? This will be a cupless race (ie bring your own cup) but we will have water and sports-drink coolers at the bottom and top of the mountain, maybe also one in-between.
This is one of many events and races organized by the Shenandoah Valley Runners (SVR). SVR is a non-profit running club that was founded in 1977 and now boasts more nearly 1200 members. Not a member? Click here to join the club. [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ShenandoahValleyRunners/Info] Club members will automatically receive a discount on registration for this event.
The Shenandoah Valley Runners (SVR) invites you to run up to (and past) the northernmost point in Virginia and the summit of Cacapon State Park in Wild and Wonderful, West Virginia.
Starting at 8:30am at the Nature Center in Cacapon State Park, participants will run 4.5 miles on a mostly-gravel road up to the overlook at the top of Cacapon Mountain. Participants who enter in the "one way" challenge will find a shuttle bus at the top that'll give them a ride back to the bottom. Participants who enter in the "two way" challenge will turn around and run the 4.5 miles down the mountain and back to the start (9 miles total).
Click here for a course map and elevation profile on Garmin Connect. [https://connect.garmin.com/modern/course/385013013]
Event proceeds will be donated to Cacapon State Park.
Although we will be capturing finish results and giving out some prizes, this is a challenge, not a traditional race. The event coordinators are runners, looking to give other runners some cheap entertainment (and maybe raise some money for the park at the same time).
Will there be event shirts or other swag for registering? Maybe. No promises. However, we do promise cheap entertainment and an incredible view of the valley.
What are the prizes? Other than splitting results into male and female we do not currently plan on creating age groups though that may change if the turnout merits reconsideration of the results structure. Still, we will have a number of prizes to give away including: a box of Hot Tamale candy, a copy of the 2008 movie "Death Valley", and crown for the King/Queen of the mountain.
Is there a time limit? Yes, the race organizers meet family at Waffle House every Sunday at noon for smothered hash browns and a pecan waffle. Participants must be on the shuttle or back at the start/finish line before 11am to ensure the Waffle House tradition is not impacted.
Are there any aid-stations? This will be a cupless race (ie bring your own cup) but we will have water and sports-drink coolers at the bottom and top of the mountain, maybe also one in-between.
This is one of many events and races organized by the Shenandoah Valley Runners (SVR). SVR is a non-profit running club that was founded in 1977 and now boasts more nearly 1200 members. Not a member? Click here to join the club. [https://runsignup.com/MemberOrg/ShenandoahValleyRunners/Info] Club members will automatically receive a discount on registration for this event.
Races
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One Way Challenge
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 12th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
A one way run to the top. Participants will run 4.5 miles to the top of the mountain and ride a shuttle back to the start line. -
Two Way Challenge
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sun 12th October 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
A two way run to the top and back. Participants will run 4.5 miles to the top of the mountain, turn around and run back to the start line. 9 miles total.
Cacapon Summit Challenge
