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Rim to River 100

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.

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Event dates, entry rules, qualification standards, and course details can change. Always verify current information on the official event website before registering or booking travel.

Event Overview

Listed edition overview
DateOct 24-25, 2026
Location🇺🇸 New River Gorge, West Virginia, USA
FormatFixed-Distance
TerrainTrail
RegionNorth America
Distance100 mi
State / areaWest Virginia (WV)
Course modelOut-and-back
Edition noteWaitlist at the August 10 directory review.
Elevation gainApproximately 12,000 ft
Elevation lossApproximately 12,000 ft
Cutoff32 hours
HighlightsNew 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

Listed qualification and support details
Registration and feesCheck the official event website for current availability, deadlines, prices, taxes, and refund terms.
Logistics noteThe 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 that still unfold over multiple days. 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.

Planning Notes

  • Prepare for sleep decisions, weather swings, and aid-station discipline. The distance is only one part of a multi-day fixed-distance race.
  • 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.

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.

  1. Official Rim to River site — https://www.rimtoriverendurance.com/
  2. Organizer-designated entry and results — https://ultrasignup.com/register.aspx?did=131823
  3. Multiday Running event directory review scope: August 10, 2026.