Wild Turkey Trail Runs

The Wild Turkey Trail Runs, hosted by the West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners, take place at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont, WV. This free event offers a variety of distances including 1 mile, 5k, 8 miles, 10 miles, half marathon, 25k, marathon, 50k, and 50 miles, all run on a challenging 8-10 mile figure-8 loop course with about 1500 feet of elevation gain per loop. A single aid station is centrally located under a large park shelter near the parking area, allowing runners to also use their cars as personal aid stations.

The race atmosphere is friendly and supportive, with food, drinks, and giveaways like car stickers and homemade medals for finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.