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New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race

location_city Lansing

location_on West Virginia

flag United States

calendar_today 02 May, 2026

directions_run Running

language Official Website

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About the Event

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a running road race from one rim of the New River Gorge, down to the bottom where you'll cross over the New River, then back to the rim of the other side with a short trail section to finish. This bucket list event will provide runners with breathtaking views throughout the course in the adventure sports capital of West Virginia - Fayetteville. This event is hosted by Active Southern West Virginia at Adventures on the Gorge, where racers will finish at the resorts rim side pool to enjoy a catered brunch overlooking the New River Gorge. The distance is 6 miles. Brunch is included in the registration. 

The race course will begin on the south side of Fayette Station Road and finish at Adventures on the Gorge. Racers should prepare for a descent of 1300 ft and a climb of 1300 ft with the steepest point being a 20% incline - get ready to feel the Burma Burn! The finish line will bring racers to the rim of the gorge with an overlook photo opportunity. Racers are welcome to walk the course but must maintain a 20 minute mile pace to complete the event during the allotted closed road time frame. The morning of the race, racers will check in at the finish area (Adventures on the Gorge) and be provided a bus ride to the start line. 

Protect your registration with RegShield event insurance! If you can’t attend due to one of nearly 20 covered reasons, you’ll receive a full refund of your registration and transaction fees. Simply add insurance at checkout for peace of mind.

More information can be found here - https://activeswv.org/new-river-gorge-rim-to-rim/ 

Racer Perks

Important Registration Dates

Packet Pickup
Friday, May 1 - packet pick up will take place between 5-7 PM at Adventures on the Gorge. We highly encourage you to come to Friday packet pick-up! Packets can also be picked up the morning of the race between 6:30am-7:15am.

Race Day Itinerary
Racers need to be checking in at Adventures on the Gorge at 7am. More detailed times will be established based on registration numbers.

Awards
Awards will be given to the top finishers in each age bracket in the running category ONLY. 

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Proceeds benefit Active Southern West Virginia which offers free physical activity programs within communities, elementary schools, local government, and workplaces in Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, and Summers counties.

Thank you to our supporting organizations:

For additional information, please review the event webpage here - Active SWV 2025 New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race

 

Active SWV does not mail race bibs, shirts, finisher medals, or awards.
If you would like items mailed after an event, a $10 donation will be requested to cover shipping and handling.
Please reach out to hello@activeswv.com with any questions.

Races Offered

NRG Rim to Rim Race

May 02, 2026

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Distance — 6 Miles

terrain

Type — Road running

timer

07:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Lansing.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 12.2° / 22.5°
wb_sunny 10.4° / 21.2°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.8 /
water_drop 74.3%

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