MMTA Crush Run

Welcome to the City of Hurricane Crush Run to benefit the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance. Join us on Saturday, February 8, for the Crush Run Trail 10 miler, 5k run or hike, and Kids' Run. All proceeds go to support further development and maintenance of Meeks Mountain Trails Alliance.

Get Ready to Crush it and catch a glimpse of what the Hurricane Crush Run is all about! [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9TNjBkfHh74]



RACE DETAILS

Packet pickup will be held on Friday, February 7, from 5:00-6:30 pm and again on Saturday morning from 8:00-10:00 am, at Hurricane City Park's big red barn. All race participants in the 10-miler, 5k, and kids' run can pick up their packets at that time. After 10:00 on Saturday morning, packets will be available for pickup at the starting line in the back of the bowl. There will be signs directing you to the start line.



Bathrooms are available in the park, and portable restrooms will be available at the Start/Finish line.



All races begin in the bowl. You will cross active train tracks to get to the start/finish, so beware and be careful.



Plan for an extra 15 minutes to walk to the start/finish line.



The 10 miler has a 3-hour time limit, and the last aid station will close at 11:30.



Water and sports drinks are available on the course. The 5k will have one aid station, and the 10-miler will have access to an aid station 4 times.



TRAIL SISTER APPROVED RACE

We are pleased to be a Trail Sister Approved Race! [https://trailsisters.net/race/hurricane-crush-run/]



SWAG AND FINISH LINE

Every runner gets the MMTA Crush Run swag, tote, and finisher award. Expect a finish line bonfire, marshmallows, Orange and Grape Crush, and plenty of hot and ready pizza from our friends at Little Caesars.



Because we are a Trail Sisters approved race, we have both men's and women's fitted shirts. Please indicate your preference and size.



In order to get a shirt in your size and preference, please make sure to sign up before the shirt deadline. January 18 is the last day to get your shirt size. After that date, shirts will be first come first serve in size and gender.



COURSE

The 10-miler, 5k, and Kids Run all begin and end at the new Huntington Federal Shelter at the back of the bowl, which is a 15-minute walk from the parking lot at Hurricane City Park. Each course will be run on hand-built, single-tract trails. Expect it to have rocks, roots, and lots of rolling fun.



The kids' run is approximately 1 mile and begins at the Huntington Federal Shelter and follows pink flags.



MILITARY DISCOUNT

To all of our military, first responders, and family members, MMTA says, Thank you! We love our faithful service members and their families and appreciate your sacrifice for our country and its people. To show our appreciation, we are offering our service members and families a 15% discount on the Hurricane Crush Run. Enter coupon code service at checkout for 15% off your registration.



AWARDS

Awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd overall male and female in the 10-miler and 5k.



Awards will be given for 1st place Crush Two-Person Teams in the 10-miler and 5k.



Please note that if you sign-up for the Crush Two-Person Team and place first, you will NOT win overall awards. If you sign-up for the two-person team, and your team does not win the overall award, you are still eligible for age group awards.



Age group awards will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place finishers for 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over.



The Kids' Run is a fun run with unique finisher awards.



RACE HOTEL

Wingate by Wyndham offers discounted hotel rates for our out-of-town guests. To book a room, use this link for the discounted rate or please call the Wingate directly at 681-220-2230 and use codes Crush run or 020725CRU, or say you will be in town for the Crush Run at Meeks Mountain Trails. King guest rooms are just $99, and Double Queen/Kings are just $105. You may also use this link to book online. [https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/wingate/hurricane-west-virginia/wingate-hurricane/rooms-rates?&checkInDate=02/07/2025&checkOutDate=02/09/2025&groupCode=020725CRU]



SAFETY

Safety and EMT will be on call for emergency situations.



REGISTRATION

Registration is limited to 125 runners for the 10 miler and 125 for the 5k.



Thanks to our generous local sponsors, the early bird pricing for the kids' run is only $10, the 5k is $30, and the 10 miler is $45 until November 30th. Between December 1 and February 5, registration fees are $10, $40, and $55. Registrations are final, and there are no refunds.



Meeks Mountain Trail Sustainers receive a 10% discount on their race registration fee. Click here to join and become an MMTA Sustainer, or join during race registration.



RUN WITH YOUR CRUSH

Enter as a two-person team and compete for the lowest overall time for the 10-miler and 5K. The two finishing times will be added together to determine the team time. Pricing will remain the same as above.

PLEASE NOTE THAT IF YOU SIGN-UP FOR THE CRUSH TWO-PERSON TEAM AND PLACE FIRST, YOU WILL NOT WIN OVERALL AWARDS. IF YOU SIGN-UP FOR THE TWO-PERSON TEAM, AND YOUR TEAM DOES NOT WIN THE OVERALL AWARD, YOU ARE STILL ELIGIBLE FOR AGE GROUP AWARDS.



SPONSORS

Thank you to all of the Hurricane Crush Run sponsors for their support. Be sure to visit our sponsor's page and support our local businesses.



VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!

Please use the contact button below to let us know that you'll help on race day, or you can sign up by clicking the "more" menu button located at the top of this page and selecting volunteer. Once you get to the volunteer page, sign up for the position you would like to volunteer for. Volunteers are vital, and we would love to have your help.



RULES

Please keep our trails clean, and do not litter. If you take it on the trail, take it off the trail.



The trails are open to all users during the race, so beware of your surroundings and the hikers, runners, and mountain bikers that may come from ahead or behind of you. Please, no headphones.



Please be courteous and polite to all volunteers and your fellow runners.



REFUNDS AND DEFERRALS

This is a winter race in February, so expect winter conditions. There are no refunds or deferrals. Please don't ask. Runsignup offers insurance that you may purchase at registration checkout.