Join us for a Free Trail Race at Valley Falls State Park in on Saturday August 20th, 2022!
In trail runner parlance, this is known as a "Fat Ass" (Free) race - we'll provide food and drinks (Tailwind) - but bring some of your own fuel as well as is the tradition of a "Fat Ass" race. The aid station is under a large park shelter right next to the parking area so you can use your car as your own personal aid station!
WHEN: August 20th at 8AM (10 hour cutoff)
COURSE: The run is a moderately difficult 7.75 mile figure 8 loop with a single aid station in the middle. (see link to loop on Garmin - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4947671364) and course map here. This course is at beautiful Valley Falls State Park just east of Fairmont, WV. Elevation gain is approximately 1500ft per loop. This race is free, but the tradition is to bring your own food to contribute to the aid station or to eat yourself. The course will be marked.
FINISHERS: We have some free giveaways for finishers (car stickers and fun homemade medals)!
WVMTR: Joining WVMTR (West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners) is not necessary to participate in this event, but we encourage you to support our events by becoming members. Yearly membership is only $10 and allows us to offer these wonderful free club events. Become a member today on our membership page.
CAMPING: There is no camping at Valley Falls State Park but there is at nearby Coopers Rock and Tygart Lake State Park
Volunteers are greatly appreciated! Please notify the race director if you are able to volunteer for this event.
Bracket/Division Details & Fees:
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Wild Turkey 50k
Link to loop on Garmin Connect - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4947671364Activity Starts: 8/20/2022 08:00 - Activity Ends: 8/20/2022 18:00Registration opens : 9/6/2021 00:24Activity type: Ultra 🏃🏿♂️Requires Date of BirthGiveaway(s): Car Sticker and Homemade Medal -
Wild Turkey Marathon
Link to loop on Garmin Connect - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4947671364Activity Starts: 8/20/2022 08:00 - Activity Ends: 8/20/2022 18:00Registration opens : 9/6/2021 09:58Activity type: Trail raceRequires Date of BirthGiveaway(s): Car Sticker and Homemade Medal -
Wild Turkey 25k
Link to loop on Garmin Connect - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4947671364Activity Starts: 8/20/2022 08:00 - Activity Ends: 8/20/2022 18:00Registration opens : 9/6/2021 00:24Activity type: Trail raceRequires Date of BirthGiveaway(s): Car Sticker and Homemade Medal -
Wild Turkey Half Marathon
Link to loop on Garmin Connect - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4947671364Activity Starts: 8/20/2022 08:00 - Activity Ends: 8/20/2022 18:00Registration opens : 9/6/2021 09:58Activity type: Trail raceRequires Date of BirthGiveaway(s): Car Sticker and Homemade Medal -
The Gobbler (10 Miler)
Link to loop on Garmin Connect - https://connect.garmin.com/modern/activity/4947671364Activity Starts: 8/20/2022 08:00 - Activity Ends: 8/20/2022 18:00Registration opens : 9/6/2021 10:16Activity type: Running raceRequires Date of BirthGiveaway(s): Car Sticker and Homemade Medal -
Wild Turkey 5k
Activity Starts: 8/20/2022 08:00 - Activity Ends: 8/20/2022 18:00Registration opens : 9/6/2021 09:58Activity type: Trail raceRequires Date of BirthGiveaway(s): Car Sticker and Homemade Medal -
Wild Turkey 1 Mile Kids Run
Activity Starts: 8/20/2022 08:00 - Activity Ends: 8/20/2022 18:00Registration opens : 9/6/2021 09:58Activity type: Running raceRequires Date of BirthGiveaway(s): Car Sticker and Homemade Medal