About West Virginia Trilogy — what makes it special
ABOUT THE RACE
A day you'll remember, long past the finish line.
A three-day stage race held around Spruce Knob, West Virginia's highest peak.
The road to your own record
Picture the course in advance and find the pace that fits you.
When the city cheers
Streets lined with cheers, runners all around. You'll be part of that scene.
The trip that follows the run
Take it slow with the finish still in you, and meet the city all over again.
West Virginia Trilogy runner reviews and race reports
Stories from runners who've been there.
From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.
Race reports: 2
Robin GrossmanRan in 2024
“I was surprised to find that I had some good running left in my legs.”
Robin endured fatigue and long climbs through three consecutive days at the West Virginia Trilogy. Help from her daughter and volunteers supported a finish of 4th woman and 1st in her age group.
Amie ran 50km, 50 miles, and a half marathon over three days at West Virginia Trilogy. Despite concerns about the time limit, she enjoyed volunteers' support and the bonds among participants.
We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.
See it on video, feel it through their stories.
Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.
Race HQ and start/finish is at Spruce Knob Mountain Center, Circleville, WV — remote outdoor education facility with no public transit access. Very rural West Virginia location; private car is the only practical way in.
Your start time, fuel and bag drop. Know them ahead and the run feels easier.
A three-day stage race covering 50km on day one, 50 miles on day two, and a half marathon on day three,
with total elevation gain of roughly 4,871, 8,328, and 1,464 feet respectively.
The course is 93% trail, 6.75% unpaved road, and the remainder paved road, running through rugged, wild mountain terrain with occasional rocky sections.
About a 1-mile stretch of the Huckleberry Trail near the summit of Spruce Mountain on day two is especially rocky.
Day one and day two also include stream crossings.
The race area is a remote mountain region, roughly a 40-minute drive from the nearest gas station or store.
Participants should bring what they'll need for the weekend in advance;
registration and check-in take place at Ulmati Yurt.
Times are local to Circleville. Check the latest official information before the race.
A trip built around the race
STAY A LITTLE
MAKE IT A RUNTRIP
The race is one day, the trip can be longer.
From a hotel that makes race morning easy, to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.
