Highball to Thurmond Ultra

Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is a point-to-point trail race through New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. Competitors choose among 50 Mile Ultra, 50K Ultra, or 50 Mile Relay (teams of 2–4) finishing in Thurmond, a historic railroad town. The 50M course starts in Montgomery and blends paved roads, mountain dirt roads, and rugged singletrack with about 5,000–6,000 feet of elevation gain, delivering waterfalls, ridgelines, and iconic overlooks.

The 50K starts at Hawks Nest State Park with roughly 3,100 feet of gain. A standout feature: finish, then ride Amtrak back to the start and celebrate with a champagne toast in Thurmond. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.