Highlands Sky 40 Mile Trail Run

JUN

20

2026

The Highlands Sky 40 Mile Trail Run explores the rugged highlands of West Virginia. Runners traverse the Roaring Plains and Dolly Sods Wilderness in the Monongahela National Forest. The scenic course finishes at Canaan Valley State Park.

Sat 20 Jun 2026

Davis, West Virginia

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Highlands Sky 40 Mile Trail Run

This 40-mile trail run is held in the Monongahela National Forest and Canaan Valley State Park near Davis, West Virginia. The 2026 event is scheduled for Saturday, June 20th.

The course travels primarily through the Monongahela National Forest. It traverses the Roaring Plains and Dolly Sods Wilderness Areas, which contain the highest plateau in the eastern United States. The terrain includes northern hardwoods, stunted red spruce, heath barrens, woodland paths, ancient sphagnum bogs, and rocky plains.

The route also passes through sections of Timberline Ski Resort and the Canaan Valley National Wildlife Refuge. The finish is at Canaan Valley State Park. The event organizer, West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners, is a partner with the Monongahela National Forest. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Highlands Sky 40 Mile Trail Run