Event Overview
| Date | Oct 24-25, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Location | New River Gorge, West Virginia, USA |
| Format | Fixed-Distance |
| Terrain | Trail |
| Region | North America |
| Distance / duration | 100 mi |
| State / area | West Virginia (WV) |
| Course model | Out-and-back |
| Edition note | Waitlist at the August 10 directory review. |
| Elevation gain | Approximately 12,000 ft |
| Elevation loss | Approximately 12,000 ft |
| Cutoff | 32 hours |
| Start | 6:00 AM Saturday |
| Highlights | New River Gorge, Rim-to-River Traverses |
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.
Entry & Logistics
| Registration and fees | Check the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms. |
|---|---|
| Drop bags | Drop bags are due Friday, October 23 at 6:15 PM. The final finish cutoff is Sunday, October 25 at 2:00 PM. |
| Logistics note | The official entry was waitlisted or sold out at verification. Confirm entry status plus current park, crew, pacer, and aid rules before planning. |
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.
- Waitlist status can change
- Repeated gorge climbs make average pace uneven
Event FAQs
What is the Rim to River 100 cutoff?
The official event information lists a 32-hour cutoff.
Is Rim to River an out-and-back?
Yes. The 100-mile course is an out-and-back based in the New River Gorge area.
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
- Build a crew and drop-bag plan
- Build a race-specific gear checklist
Verification & Sources
Verification scope: the listed edition's date, location, format, and available logistics were checked against the event-specific official sources below during the directory review dated August 10, 2026. Organizers can revise details after review.
- Official Rim to River site — https://www.rimtoriverendurance.com/
- Organizer-designated entry and results — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=131823
- Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.