THE ENTIRE RACE IS HELD IN THE MONONGAHELA NATIONAL FOREST (UNDER SPECIAL USE PERMIT). THE RACE STARTS WITH A .5 MILE SWIM IN SUMMIT LAKE, FOLLOWED BY A 17.1 MILE BIKE RIDE OVER KENNISON MOUNTAIN (ELEVATION OF 3,988 FEET) TO THE CRANBERRY MOUNTAIN NATURE CENTER. THE RACE CONCLUDES WITH A 6.2 MILE RUN DOWN TO THE CRANBERRY GLADES AND BACK TO THE CRANBERRY MOUNTAIN NATURE CENTER TO THE FINISH LINE. IT IS THE WV STATE CHAMPIONSHIP AND OLYMPIC QUALIFYING EVENT. Shirts are only guaranteed if you are registered by June 30th. After this time, all extras will go as first-come, first-served!
Cash awards for overall winners! Official USAT State Championship awards! Awards: Male and Female Overall: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male and Female Age Groups: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Team Overall: 1st Overall Male & Female Teams: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd (each gr.) Age Groups: 19 and under, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+
23.8 Miles: T-Shirt
| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.8 Miles | $75.00 | Feb 17 | Jul 8 |
Saturday July 11th, 2026—3:00 to 7:00 PM Pre-Registered packet pick-up & late registration at the Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce (38 Edgewood Avenue) OR Sunday, July 12th, 2026: 8:30 to 9:30 AM Pre-Registered packet pick-up & late registration at Summit Lake. Race Orientation: 9:30 AM at Summit Lake. Everyone must attend. Race Start: 10A M We recommend you arrive at least 1 hour prior to race start.
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