Wild Turkey Trail Runs
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Past event
8:00 AM EDT
Fairmont, West Virginia
Free · 5 races
10 Mile, 5 Mile, Ultra
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of outdoor adventure at the Wild Turkey Trail Runs on Saturday, August 17th, 2024! Set in the stunning Valley Falls State Park, just east of Fairmont, West Virginia, this trail running event offers a variety of distances including a challenging 50 Miler and a 50k, along with a moderately difficult 10-mile figure-eight loop. The race kicks off at 8 AM, with the 50 Miler starting an hour earlier at 7 AM.
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a FREE trail race while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of nature, complete with approximately 1500 feet of elevation gain per loop. Participants can look forward to an aid station stocked with food and drinks, and the fun tradition of contributing to the community spread. To commemorate your achievement, finishers will receive delightful giveaways, including car stickers and handmade medals. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer to the trail running scene, the Wild Turkey Trail Runs promises an unforgettable experience for all!
This is a unique opportunity to enjoy a FREE trail race while surrounded by the breathtaking beauty of nature, complete with approximately 1500 feet of elevation gain per loop. Participants can look forward to an aid station stocked with food and drinks, and the fun tradition of contributing to the community spread. To commemorate your achievement, finishers will receive delightful giveaways, including car stickers and handmade medals. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a newcomer to the trail running scene, the Wild Turkey Trail Runs promises an unforgettable experience for all!
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Races
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Wild Turkey 50 Miler
Entries closed7:00 AM EDT
Free
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Wild Turkey 5 Miler
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
Free
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Wild Turkey 10 Miler
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
Free
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Wild Turkey 25k
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
Free
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Wild Turkey 50k
Link to loop on Strava - https://www.strava.com/routes/3127321718973675108
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
Free
Organiser's description
JOIN US FOR A FREE TRAIL RACE AT VALLEY FALLS STATE PARK IN ON SATURDAY AUGUST 17TH, 2024!
Strava Route for 50k: https://www.strava.com/routes/3127321718973675108
(You can export a GPX file from the Strava link for your watch)
LINK TO COURSE MAP, PARK MAP, AND ELEVATION CHART: HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/PHOTOS/LOCATION/COURSEMAPDIRECTIONSELEVATION/WV/FAIRMONT/VALLEYFALLSFUNRUN https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/CourseMapDirectionsElevation/WV/Fairmont/ValleyFallsFunRun
This is a FREE race - we'll provide food and drinks (Tailwind/Gatorade) - but bring some of your own fuel as well. The aid station is under a large park shelter right next to the parking area so you can use your car as your own personal aid station!
Race Shirts are available for purchase for $25, MAKE SURE TO SELECT A SHIRT IN YOUR REGISTRATION BY 7/27 if you want one.
WHEN: August 17th at 8AM (10 hour cutoff) for all races except the 50 Miler which will start at 7AM
COURSE: The run is a moderately difficult 10 mile figure 8 loop with a single aid station in the middle. (see link to loop on Strava - https://www.strava.com/routes/3127321718973675108) and course map here https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/CourseMapDirectionsElevation/WV/Fairmont/ValleyFallsFunRun. This course is at beautiful Valley Falls State Park just east of Fairmont, WV. Elevation gain is approximately 1500ft per loop. This race is free, but the tradition is to bring your own food to contribute to the aid station or to eat yourself. The course will be marked.
FINISHERS: We have some free giveaways for finishers (car stickers and fun homemade medals)!
WVMTR: Joining WVMTR (West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners) is not necessary to participate in this event, but we encourage you to support our events by becoming members. Yearly membership is only $10 and allows us to offer these wonderful free club events. Become a member today on our membership page https://www.wvmtr.org/club/membership.
CAMPING: There is no camping at Valley Falls State Park but there is at nearby Coopers Rock https://wvstateparks.com/park/coopers-rock-state-forest/?gclid=CjwKCAjwgb6IBhAREiwAgMYKRknlGB6oOHIgBKEv5Ds8eDnfujFUexpN0cLOvDYPuvCqKkhgcy1xPxoCHa0QAvD_BwE and Tygart Lake State Park https://wvstateparks.com/park/tygart-lake-state-park
VOLUNTEERS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED! PLEASE NOTIFY THE RACE DIRECTOR IF YOU ARE ABLE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT.
Strava Route for 50k: https://www.strava.com/routes/3127321718973675108
(You can export a GPX file from the Strava link for your watch)
LINK TO COURSE MAP, PARK MAP, AND ELEVATION CHART: HTTPS://RUNSIGNUP.COM/RACE/PHOTOS/LOCATION/COURSEMAPDIRECTIONSELEVATION/WV/FAIRMONT/VALLEYFALLSFUNRUN https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/CourseMapDirectionsElevation/WV/Fairmont/ValleyFallsFunRun
This is a FREE race - we'll provide food and drinks (Tailwind/Gatorade) - but bring some of your own fuel as well. The aid station is under a large park shelter right next to the parking area so you can use your car as your own personal aid station!
Race Shirts are available for purchase for $25, MAKE SURE TO SELECT A SHIRT IN YOUR REGISTRATION BY 7/27 if you want one.
WHEN: August 17th at 8AM (10 hour cutoff) for all races except the 50 Miler which will start at 7AM
COURSE: The run is a moderately difficult 10 mile figure 8 loop with a single aid station in the middle. (see link to loop on Strava - https://www.strava.com/routes/3127321718973675108) and course map here https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/CourseMapDirectionsElevation/WV/Fairmont/ValleyFallsFunRun. This course is at beautiful Valley Falls State Park just east of Fairmont, WV. Elevation gain is approximately 1500ft per loop. This race is free, but the tradition is to bring your own food to contribute to the aid station or to eat yourself. The course will be marked.
FINISHERS: We have some free giveaways for finishers (car stickers and fun homemade medals)!
WVMTR: Joining WVMTR (West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners) is not necessary to participate in this event, but we encourage you to support our events by becoming members. Yearly membership is only $10 and allows us to offer these wonderful free club events. Become a member today on our membership page https://www.wvmtr.org/club/membership.
CAMPING: There is no camping at Valley Falls State Park but there is at nearby Coopers Rock https://wvstateparks.com/park/coopers-rock-state-forest/?gclid=CjwKCAjwgb6IBhAREiwAgMYKRknlGB6oOHIgBKEv5Ds8eDnfujFUexpN0cLOvDYPuvCqKkhgcy1xPxoCHa0QAvD_BwE and Tygart Lake State Park https://wvstateparks.com/park/tygart-lake-state-park
VOLUNTEERS ARE GREATLY APPRECIATED! PLEASE NOTIFY THE RACE DIRECTOR IF YOU ARE ABLE TO VOLUNTEER FOR THIS EVENT.
Location
720 Valley Falls Rd., Valley Falls State Park, Fairmont, 26554, WV, United States
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