Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay
From Trivium Racing
- Date Sun 18th May 2025
- Time 4:45AM EST
- Location Thurmond, West Virginia
- Price $92.10 - $139.80
- Races 5 races
- Distances Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable adventure at the Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay on Sunday, May 18, 2025, hosted by Trivium Racing in the breathtaking New River Gorge National Park, Thurmond, Fayette. This unique event features three thrilling race options: a challenging 50 Mile Ultra, a scenic 50 Kilometer race, and an exciting 50 Mile Relay that can be completed by teams of 2 to 4 participants.
The 50 Mile Ultra kicks off bright and early at 4:45 AM in Montgomery, WV, offering athletes a stunning mix of paved roads, mountain dirt paths, and picturesque trails, with a demanding elevation gain of approximately 6,000 feet. Participants must complete the course in 14 hours to catch the train back to Montgomery! Meanwhile, the 50 Kilometer event begins at Hawks Nest State Park and takes runners through the gorgeous trails of the New River Gorge, with a manageable 3,100 feet of elevation gain, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and seasoned trail runners. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to earn your finisher's medal, enjoy delicious post-race food, and celebrate with awesome awards in one of the least populated railroad towns in the nation!
The 50 Mile Ultra kicks off bright and early at 4:45 AM in Montgomery, WV, offering athletes a stunning mix of paved roads, mountain dirt paths, and picturesque trails, with a demanding elevation gain of approximately 6,000 feet. Participants must complete the course in 14 hours to catch the train back to Montgomery! Meanwhile, the 50 Kilometer event begins at Hawks Nest State Park and takes runners through the gorgeous trails of the New River Gorge, with a manageable 3,100 feet of elevation gain, making it an excellent choice for both beginners and seasoned trail runners. Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity to earn your finisher's medal, enjoy delicious post-race food, and celebrate with awesome awards in one of the least populated railroad towns in the nation!
Organiser's Description
The highball was a signal used in early railroads to signal the track was clear. When the ball was hoisted, trains were cleared to proceed! We're raising the ball on this unique 50 Mile and 50 Kilometer event, encouraging athletes to proceed on this epic trail adventure. Both races finish in Thurmond, West Virginia. With a population of 5 at the 2010 census, it is the least populated railroad town in the nation and part of the New River Gorge National Park.
The 50 Miler: This event starts at 4:45 am in Montgomery, WV, 50 Miles from the finish line in Thurmond, WV, giving athletes enough time to Catch the Train back to Montgomery! The train leaves at 6:59 pm, and the last call whistle will be at 6:45 pm. This means athletes will have 14 hours to complete this epic adventure in time to make the train back to Montgomery (don't worry, if you miss the train we will get you home)! This course is a mix of paved road (about 12 miles), awesome mountain dirt roads, and gorgeous trails with a spectacular view! Athletes can choose to take the train back to the start line (seats are limited and first come first serve on registration) or arrange their own ride. With about 6,000 feet of elevation gain, athletes will certainly have earned their finishers medal, post race food and awesome awards!
The 50 Kilometer Event: This will be a full daylight event starting in Hawks Nest State Park and finishing in Thurmond, WV. This course is a point-to-point that takes participants along the beautiful New River Gorge Trails. This is a well-aided and extremely well marked 50K and a great beginner trail ultra with a very reasonable cutoff time. With 3,100' of elevation gain, this course is both manageable and challenging! Work hard and finish before the train leaves and you will earn your medal, post race food, and awesome awards.
The 50 Mile Relay: This 50 Mile Relay can be run with 2,3, or 4 people. With 5 relay hand off points, athletes can run it in any order and run as many or as few legs as they want as long as each member of the team runs at least one. Bring your best trail runner, best road runner, best mountain runner, and combine for an epic point to point 50 mile race!
The 50 Miler: This event starts at 4:45 am in Montgomery, WV, 50 Miles from the finish line in Thurmond, WV, giving athletes enough time to Catch the Train back to Montgomery! The train leaves at 6:59 pm, and the last call whistle will be at 6:45 pm. This means athletes will have 14 hours to complete this epic adventure in time to make the train back to Montgomery (don't worry, if you miss the train we will get you home)! This course is a mix of paved road (about 12 miles), awesome mountain dirt roads, and gorgeous trails with a spectacular view! Athletes can choose to take the train back to the start line (seats are limited and first come first serve on registration) or arrange their own ride. With about 6,000 feet of elevation gain, athletes will certainly have earned their finishers medal, post race food and awesome awards!
The 50 Kilometer Event: This will be a full daylight event starting in Hawks Nest State Park and finishing in Thurmond, WV. This course is a point-to-point that takes participants along the beautiful New River Gorge Trails. This is a well-aided and extremely well marked 50K and a great beginner trail ultra with a very reasonable cutoff time. With 3,100' of elevation gain, this course is both manageable and challenging! Work hard and finish before the train leaves and you will earn your medal, post race food, and awesome awards.
The 50 Mile Relay: This 50 Mile Relay can be run with 2,3, or 4 people. With 5 relay hand off points, athletes can run it in any order and run as many or as few legs as they want as long as each member of the team runs at least one. Bring your best trail runner, best road runner, best mountain runner, and combine for an epic point to point 50 mile race!
Races
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50k
Incl. $9.20 Fee & Hoodie
Sun 18th May 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$129.20
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50K Ruck
Incl. $9.20 Fee & Hoodie
Sun 18th May 2025 (7:00AM EDT)
$129.20
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50 Mile - 14 Hour Limit - No Awards
Incl. $9.80 Fee & Hoodie
Sun 18th May 2025 (4:45AM EDT)
$139.80
If you want to prove that you can accomplish a 50 Mile race, but will not be in the running for awards, register for this option. -
50 Mile - 12.75 Hour Limit - Awards
Incl. $9.80 Fee & Hoodie
Sun 18th May 2025 (6:00AM EDT)
$139.80
If you want to be eligible for awards and can finish in the 12.75 hour time limit, select this option. -
50 Mile Relay
Incl. $7.10 Fee & Hoodie
Sun 18th May 2025 (6:00AM EDT)
$92.10
Run with 2,3, or 4 people. With 5 relay hand off points, athletes can run it in any order and run as many or as few legs as they want as long as each member of the team runs at least one.
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