Coopers Rock 50 Km
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Coopers Rock 50 km and Half Marathon Trail Run
The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 24, 2027, at Coopers Rock State Forest in north central West Virginia. It returns to daytime running in 2027. The venue includes the Overlook Area and trails on the south side of the forest near Cheat Canyon and Cheat Lake.
This trail run takes place on rocky, varied terrain and passes several scenic overlooks and large boulder formations. The courses do not use repeating loops and follow existing trails through the south side of the forest.
Distances:
- 50 km course, roughly every trail on the south side, 5000 feet gain.
- Half marathon (21 km) shorter version of the same trails, 2000 feet gain.
The Coopers Rock Foundation, a volunteer-based nonprofit, organizes the event. Any profit from the event will be reinvested into maintenance of trails and facilities at Coopers Rock. Registration is expected to open on or around Monday, November 2, 2026 on Ultrasignup. Maps and course profiles are provided for each distance.
Location notes: the state forest is near Exit 15 off I-68, about 15 minutes east of Morgantown, WV. After exiting the interstate, follow the main forest road south about three miles to the Overlook Area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
