Raf Trail Race Series
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Event Overview
The RAF Trail Race Series is a trail running event honoring Robin Ames. It takes place at Coopers Rock State Park in West Virginia.
Event Distances
Participants can choose from several in-person and virtual race distances. The main in-person events are listed:
- 50K
- 50K relay (team of 5, each runs a 10K loop)
- 25K (two 10K loops and one 5K loop)
- 10K
- 5K
- Robin's Scouts 1 Mile Fun Run
Virtual options are also available for the 50K, 25K, 10K, and 5K distances. Virtual participants can submit their runs between October 1st and October 30th via a digital tracking app (e.g., Garmin, Strava) for inclusion on a leaderboard.
Course Information
The 10K and 5K courses are looped and all events start and finish at the same location. The 10K loop has an elevation gain of approximately 687 feet per loop, with a main climb rated Category 4 (average grade of 3.4% over 2.4 miles). The 5K loop has an overall elevation gain of 380 feet.
Other Details
The event includes awards for the top three male and female finishers in all races. All participants receive an official Robin Ames Foundation drawstring bag with race-themed items. The event also welcomes volunteers for various roles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
