Cabin Fever 50K
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Event overview
The Cabin Fever 50K is a point-to-point winter ultramarathon across New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. The course runs from downtown Fayetteville to Hawks Nest State Park. The route includes high ridgeline single-track, waterfalls, and a section along the New River under the New River Gorge Bridge. The race shares much of the Rim to River 100 course. The event date is February 21, 2026.
Logistics and support
Pre-race check-in and a prize raffle are scheduled the day before at ACE Adventure Resort - Lost Paddle Bar & Grill. Race day check-in is available at ACE Adventure Gear in downtown Fayetteville. A free shuttle from the finish at Hawks Nest State Park to the start in Fayetteville is offered; participants must register for the shuttle by Friday, February 13 via the event online store. Runners are given 10 hours to complete the course. The course is supported by three fully stocked aid stations and one hydration station. Finishers within the allotted time receive a custom Cabin Fever 50K finisher medal; awards are given to the top 10 male and top 10 female finishers. Participants registered by December 21 receive a race shirt. Refunds are available in full until December 21; deferrals or partial refunds are handled case by case. Proceeds benefit the Adventure Appalachia nonprofit. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.