Highball to Thurmond Ultra
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Highball to Thurmond Ultra
The Highball to Thurmond Ultra is a trail ultramarathon held in New River Gorge National Park on May 17, 2026. The event offers multiple formats that run along trails between Montgomery and Thurmond, West Virginia, with all courses finishing in Thurmond.
Distances offered:
- 50 Mile with start in Montgomery and finish in Thurmond
- 50K with start in Hawks Nest State Park and finish in Thurmond
- 50 Mile Relay with start in Montgomery and finish in Thurmond
The event name references a historical railroad signal used to indicate the track was clear. Participants in all events have the option to return by train to the 50 Mile start line. Thurmond is noted as a small railroad town, with a population of five at the 2020 census.
The event has a stated refund and transfer policy. No refunds will be issued within 30 days of the event; earlier requests may be eligible for a 50 percent refund of the entry fee, excluding processing fees. If the race is canceled for reasons beyond the race committee control, refunds will not be made and race packets will be made available at a specified location. Entries can be transferred to another individual for a five dollar transfer fee; entries cannot be transferred or deferred to another event or year. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
