New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race

Lansing, West Virginia

DATE:: Saturday, May 2, 2026
TIME:: 7:00 AM UTC
LOCATION:: Lansing, West Virginia
PRICE:: Free
DISTANCES:: 6 Miles

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Location: Lansing, West Virginia

New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race Race Information

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 - <a href="https://activeswv.org/new-river-gorge-rim-to-rim/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://activeswv.org/new-river-gorge-rim-to-rim/</a> Racer Perks <ul><li>Closed road course</li><li>Chip timing</li><li>Water station on route</li><li>Bus transportation to the start line</li><li>Finisher medal</li><li>Short sleeve t-shirt</li><li>Post-race brunch </li></ul> Important Registration Dates <ul><li>Sep.1 - Nov. 24 | $50</li><li>Nov. 25 - Dec. 29 | $55</li><li>Dec. 30 - Feb. 16 | $60</li><li>Feb. 17 - March 30 | $65</li><li>March 31 - April 28 | $70 <ul><li>April 12 | Last Day for T-Shirt Guarantee (Both free race shirt and add-on map shirt)</li><li>April 28 | Last Day to purchase additional meals</li><li>No registration between April 29th -May 1st</li></ul> </li><li>May 1st at packet pick-up | $80 last minute registration if space is available. Shirt and finisher medal not guaranteed. </li></ul> 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. ______________________ 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: <ul><li>Fayette County Sheriff</li><li>New River Gorge National Park</li><li>West Virginia Department of Highways</li><li>Friends of New River</li></ul> For additional information, please review the event webpage here - Active SWV 2025 <a href="https://activeswv.org/new-river-gorge-rim-to-rim-10k/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race</a>. 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.

Race Organizerhttps://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Lansing/2021NewRiverGorgeRimtoRim10K

Lansing, WV

LansingWVUS25862

About New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race

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

Closed road course
Chip timing
Water station on route
Bus transportation to the start line
Finisher medal
Short sleeve t-shirt
Post-race brunch

Important Registration Dates

Sep.1 - Nov. 24 | $50
Nov. 25 - Dec. 29 | $55
Dec. 30 - Feb. 16 | $60
Feb. 17 - March 30 | $65
March 31 - April 28 | $70
- April 12 | Last Day for T-Shirt Guarantee (Both free race shirt and add-on map shirt)
- April 28 | Last Day to purchase additional meals
- No registration between April 29th -May 1st
May 1st at packet pick-up | $80 last minute registration if space is available. Shirt and finisher medal not guaranteed.

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:

Fayette County Sheriff
New River Gorge National Park
West Virginia Department of Highways
Friends of New River

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.

New River Gorge Rim to Rim RaceThe 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 Closed road courseChip timingWater station on routeBus transportation to the start lineFinisher medalShort sleeve t-shirtPost-race brunch Important Registration Dates Sep.1 - Nov. 24 | $50Nov. 25 - Dec. 29 | $55Dec. 30 - Feb. 16 | $60Feb. 17 - March 30 | $65March 31 - April 28 | $70 April 12 | Last Day for T-Shirt Guarantee (Both free race shirt and add-on map shirt)April 28 | Last Day to purchase additional mealsNo registration between April 29th -May 1st May 1st at packet pick-up | $80 last minute registration if space is available. Shirt and finisher medal not guaranteed. Packet PickupFriday, 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 ItineraryRacers need to be checking in at Adventures on the Gorge at 7am. More detailed times will be established based on registration numbers. AwardsAwards will be given to the top finishers in each age bracket in the running category ONLY. ______________________ 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: Fayette County SheriffNew River Gorge National ParkWest Virginia Department of HighwaysFriends of New River 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.

Lansing, WV

Race Events & Distances

Choose from 1 race distance available for New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race in Lansing, WV. Registration includes timing, finisher medals, and post-race refreshments.

NRG Rim to Rim Race

6 Miles

Distance: 6 Miles
Start Time: 7:00 AM UTC
Registration Fee: $0.00

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