Ultra Running Hub Fairmont, WV, United States · Saturday, May 8, 2027
EHQ Valley Falls 6 Hour Race
We hold no course length for this race — a timed or backyard event is measured by the clock, not the kilometre — so there is no Grit score to give you.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2025 edition (6h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, May
Regional 2001-2020 average for May — NASA POWER, grid elevation 479 m. Not a forecast.
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6h | 1 | — | Courtney Clark · 50.694 km |
| 2023 | 6h | 1 | A.J. Harman · 50.694 km | — |
| 2021 | 6h | 2 | Donnie Orr · 50.694 km | — |
The field has held steady: 1 in 2023, 1 in 2025. 100% of the 2025 field were women.
DUV results for the 2025 edition (6h) — ranked runners only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
The Aid Station
Course-specific beta from the community
With trail terrain, choose a shoe with moderate cushioning for optimal performance.
Gear for this race
Chosen for this trail race.
- Trail Running Shoes Cushioning on trail that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition Self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — an ultra outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Overview
The EHQ Valley Falls 6 Hour Race, organized by EHQ Events, is a trail event held in Fairmont, WV. This timed race, which runs for 6 hours, has been held 3 times since its first edition in 2021. The latest edition in 2025 saw 1 finisher.
The course is described as not easy, with 750 feet of vertical gain per 5.3-mile loop. Runners will encounter a variety of terrain including gravel service roads, single track trails, streams, rocky climbs, and rolling trails, all set against the backdrop of the falls. The 6-hour format means runners aim to complete as many loops as possible within the time limit.
Similar races
Other trail ultras of the same format.