Ultra Running Hub West Virginia, United States · Saturday, June 20, 2026
New River Gorge Trail Festival
Calculated from 50 km alone — the organiser has not published an elevation profile. Read 2.5 as a floor, not a verdict.
What the course asks
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers only. Starters are not published, so the field was at least this big and no finish rate can be given.
Typical conditions, June
Results history
| Year | Race | Finishers | Men's winner | Women's winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50km | 111 | Tanner McQuality · 04:07:45 | Hollyann Swann · 04:31:45 |
| 2025 | 50km | 86 | Dustin Rutter · 04:24:06 | Elise Molinaro · 05:06:27 |
| 2024 | 50km | 81 | Heath Goshorn · 04:31:26 | Hollyann Swann · 04:48:15 |
| 2023 | 50km | 38 | Chad Albright · 04:43:20 | Hannah Wexner · 05:40:20 |
| 2022 | 50km | 29 | Jack Cross · 04:51:57 | Rachel Tillas · 05:47:11 |
The field grew 29% between 2025 (86) and 2026 (111). 41% of the 2026 field were women.
DUV results for the 2026 edition (50km) — finishers 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 50 km of trail.
- Trail Running Shoes 50 km of trail — cushioning that is still there in the last quarter.
- Race Nutrition 50 km of self-supported fuelling between aid stations.
- Hydration Vests Flask capacity for 50 km, without the bounce.
- GPS Watches Battery life first — a 50 km day outlasts most full-GPS modes.
Similar races
Other 50K trail ultras, closest in distance first.