Rim to River 100

Results: 2026

157 of 240 starters finished.

The published list contains 157 finishers, 83 DNF and 6 DNS. The starter count excludes DNS. Results do not resolve the previously documented Rend Trail closure and route discrepancy.

Source: UltraSignup — 2026 Rim to River 100 results. Checked October 29, 2026.

Event Overview

A 100-mile out-and-back through New River Gorge with repeated rim-to-river traverses, 12,000 ft of climbing, and a 32-hour cutoff.

Course & Terrain

Out-and-back route based at ACE Adventure Resort, using approximately 84 miles of trail plus dirt-road and paved connectors.

Key course features to know before comparing this race:

• New River Gorge National Park area
• Singletrack, rail trail, and repeated gorge elevation changes

The route alternates forest singletrack and runnable rail-trail sections with long climbs between river level and the gorge rim.

Format & Support (as run)

Why This Race Matters

Rim to River 100 is a useful reference point for runners comparing long fixed-distance ultras where most of the field runs through the night. Its format, terrain, and support model shape the kind of preparation required: not just fitness, but pacing discipline, nutrition planning, foot care, and the ability to make good decisions under fatigue.

Preparing for a Race Like Rim to River 100

The 100-mile race guide covers the format as a whole. These guides go deeper:

• Walking strategy for ultramarathons: When and how to walk by terrain, effort and cutoffs.
• Crew and aid-station strategy: Crew tables, aid stops, drop bags and runner preferences.
• Gut training for ultrarunners: A six-week practice sequence for race-day fueling.
• Tapering for ultramarathons: Plan the taper and race week around your own recovery.

Planning Notes

• Treat intermediate cutoff gates as part of the course. Build enough margin for aid stops and late-race slowdown, and verify every current gate in the official rules.
• Train for terrain-specific fatigue. Technical trails and mountain courses demand downhill durability, hiking efficiency, and reliable night lighting.
• The directory does not mark this as having simpler logistics. Confirm qualification, terrain, support, registration, medical, and withdrawal requirements before planning around it.

Event FAQs

Related Preparation

• Compare verified US 100-mile races
• Compare this race in the full 2026 calendar
• Open the 100-Mile format guide
• Open the Fixed-Distance format guide
• Compare all race formats
• Use the timed-race pace calculator
• Plan checkpoint arrivals and cutoff buffers
• Print a pace band for your goal time
• Estimate race calories and plan fueling
• Build a crew and drop-bag plan
• Build a race-specific gear checklist