2026 Falling Water Ultras
The 2026 Falling Water Ultras takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at ACE Adventure Resort within New River Gorge National Park in Lansing, West Virginia, United States. Participants can expect typical late April mountain weather, with average highs around 68°F (20°C) and lows near 45°F (7°C), though conditions can change rapidly in the gorge with potential for rain and cooler temperatures at elevation. The event features a trail running course built around four 25K loops that incorporate Rush Run and Arbuckle Creek drainages, delivering approximately 2,400 feet of elevation gain per loop alongside waterfalls, the New River banks, and technical rock-hopping sections.
What distances are available for this event?
- →Solo 100K — 4 x 25K loops with a 24-hour cutoff; pacer allowed on the final loop
- →Solo 50K — 2 x 25K loops with a 12-hour cutoff
- →2-Person 100K Relay — each runner completes 2 loops
- →4-Person 100K Relay — each runner completes 1 loop (15.5 miles)
How much does registration cost?
- →Solo 100K — $175 (through January 14) / $200 (from January 15)
- →Solo 50K — $140 (through January 14) / $165 (from January 15)
- →2-Person 100K Relay — $280 ($140/person) through January 14 / $330 ($165/person) from January 15
- →4-Person 100K Relay — $320 ($80/person) through January 14 / $360 ($90/person) from January 15
What is included in the registration fee?
Registration includes a campsite for Friday and Saturday at the Start/Finish area, fully stocked aid stations with water and Hyperlyte Liquid Performance, and a custom race tee for all runners registered by March 15. The Start/Finish area aid station has crew and campsite access.
What is the course layout and elevation profile?
The course consists of 4 x 25K (15.5 mile) loops incorporating Rush Run and Arbuckle Creek drainages. Each loop features approximately 2,400 feet of elevation gain and loss, sections shared with the Rim to River 100 and Cabin Fever 50K, and new trail sections. The course runs alongside multiple waterfalls, along the banks of the New River, and includes technical rock-hopping at Arbuckle Creek crossing. An interactive map is available at Caltopo ↗ and a GPX file can be downloaded at Rim To River Endurance ↗.
What are the aid station locations and supplies?
Aid stations with water and Hyperlyte Liquid Performance are located at the 5-mile and 10-mile marks of each loop. Runners must carry their own food and fuel between these points. A fully stocked aid station is available at the Start/Finish area.
What are the cutoff times for each distance?
- →Solo 100K — 24-hour cutoff
- →Solo 50K — 12-hour cutoff
- →Relay teams must complete all loops within the 24-hour cutoff for the 100K distance
What awards and prizes are offered?
- →Solo 100K finishers receive a custom Falling Water 100K belt buckle
- →Solo 50K and relay finishers receive a custom Falling Water Ultras medal
- →Top finishers receive Gauley River Pottery mugs and Rock Woodworks custom plaques
- →First place 100K male and female receive free entry into the Rim to River 100 in November
- →All runners registered by March 15 receive a custom race tee
What lodging options are available?
Registration includes a campsite for Friday and Saturday at the Start/Finish area. Additional lodging options including cabins, RV sites, and cabin tents with electricity are available at ACE ↗.
What is the refund and deferral policy?
100% refunds are available until February 1. Deferrals and partial refunds after that date are handled on a case-by-case basis.
What is the Kids Run schedule?
A free Kids Run (~1 mile) takes place on Saturday, April 25 at 2:30 PM at the Mountain Top Campground at ACE Adventure Resort. The run is open to all ages with no adult race registration required. Finishers receive ribbons, food, and fun.
How does the event support the community?
Race proceeds support Adventure Appalachia, a non-profit expanding outdoor access for youth and adults in the New River Gorge region.
Where can I find full race information?
Complete race information is available in the Race Information Packet at Rim To River Endurance ↗ and registration is available at Rim To River Endurance ↗.