Lost River Trail Run

Saturday, May 6, 2023 Past event

10:00 AM EDT

Mathias, West Virginia

$38.10–$59.30 · 4 races

1 Mile, Half Marathon

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Lost River Trail Run on Saturday, May 6, 2023, in the stunning setting of Mathias, Hardy County, West Virginia! This exhilarating event invites runners of all levels to explore the breathtaking wooded mountain trails of Lost River State Park. Participants can choose from a variety of race distances, including a 1-mile paved out-and-back, a 4.5-mile loop, and longer challenges of 9 miles or a half-marathon (13.1 miles).

The run kicks off at 9 AM for the 9-mile and half-marathon participants, while the 1-mile and 4.5-mile events start at 10 AM. With hilly terrain, smooth single and double track, and a few shallow water crossings, this trail run promises a rewarding adventure for every athlete. Plus, all participants will receive a T-shirt (while supplies last) and delicious post-run pizza! Don’t miss the chance to contribute to the Lost River Trails Coalition, which is dedicated to maintaining and developing the beautiful trails in the park. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a day filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!

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Races

1 Mile Run

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

10:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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4.5 Mile Run

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$59.30

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9 Mile Run

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$59.30

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1/2 Marathon

Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EDT

$59.30

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Organiser's description

The Lost River Trail Run features a beautiful, challenging running course through the wooded mountain trails of Lost River State Park https://wvstateparks.com/park/lost-river-state-park. The course is hilly with sections of relatively smooth single and double track, a little pavement, and several shallow water crossings. Runners may choose from a 1 mile primarily paved out and back, or a 4.5 mile loop which may be repeated for race distances of approximately 4.5 miles, 9 miles, or half-marathon (13.1 mi). Routes and distances are subject to change due to trail conditions on race day. The 9 miler and 1/2 Marathon will begin at 9am, and the 1 miler and 4.5 miler will begin at 10 am, with check-in starting at 8:00 at the Lee Sulfur Spring Shelter, located on Howard's Lick Road within the state park (see park map https://wvstateparks.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/LostRiverStateParkMap.pdf).

The Lost River Trail Run will benefit the Lost River Trails Coalition, a non-profit dedicated to maintaining and developing the trails in Lost River State Park, Hardy County, West Virginia. Funds support regular trail maintenance (such as clearing trails from debris) that benefits all trail users, the development of mountain biking trails in Lost River State Park, and the Cryptids, a National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) mountain bike team in Hardy County for students in 6th-12th grades. We are working towards creating a trail system that is universally engineered for use by riders of standard mountain bikes, hand-cycles, and e-bikes, starting with construction of the Jay Moglia Beginner Trail. Follow the Lost River Trails Coalition on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lostrivertrailscoalition and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/lostrivertrailscoalition for more information.

The top 3 male and female competitors in each distance category (excluding the 1mile run/walk) will receive prizes. All participants will receive a T-shirt (while supplies last) and post-run pizza. You must register by April 1 to guarantee your T-shirt.

COURSE: The 1 mile course is a primarily paved out and back (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/41755969).

The 4.5 mile, 9 mile, and 1/2 Marathon are 1, 2, or 3 laps through several trails, with aid stations located at approximately mile 1.6 and near the finish of each lap (https://ridewithgps.com/routes/46498843). *Routes are best viewed using the OSM layer on Ride with GPS.

SPONSORS:

This event is made possible with the support of local businesses and other organizations in Hardy County, WV:

* EA Hawse Health Center https://www.hawsehealth.com
* Guesthouse Lost River https://www.guesthouselostriver.com
* Lost River Trading Post https://www.lostrivertradingpost.com
* Lost River Trading Post Realty https://www.lostrivertradingpostrealty.com
* Hardy County Convention and Visitors Bureau https://visithardywv.com