Coopers Rock 50 km and Half Marathon Trail Race

Description: This is a rocky, challenging, and scenic trail race at Coopers Rock State Forest in north central West Virginia.  The 50 km course covers nearly every trail on the south side of the forest, features several scenic overlooks of the Cheat Canyon and Cheat Lake, towering boulder formations, and has 5000 feet of elevation gain.  The half marathon course is a shorter version of the same trails and has 2000 feet of elevation gain.

Location:  Coopers Rock State Forest is located at Exit 15 off of I-68, roughly 15 minutes east of Morgantown, WV.  The race starts at the Overlook Area.  After exiting the interstate, turn towards Coopers Rock State Forest and continue south down the main forest road for 3 miles until reaching the Overlook Area.

Date and Time:  Both the 50 km and Half Marathon races will start at 7:00 am, April 29, 2023.  There will be a brief pre-race meeting at 6:40 am on April 29.

Cost:  

50 km:  $75 if registered by 2/26/2023; $90 if registered by 4/9/2023.  Late online registrations will be permitted between 4/10/2023 and 4/21/2023 for $90 but you are not guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.  You will be permitted to register for the race in person during packet pickup (see times below) for $100 cash or check but you are not guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.  If you don’t get a shirt then check back with us after the race at the finish line to see if we have any extras.

Half Marathon:  $50 if registered by 2/26/2023; $65 if registered by 4/9/2023.  Late online registrations will be permitted between 4/10/2023 and 4/21/2023 for $65 you are not guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.  You will be permitted to register for the race in person during packet pickup (see times below) for $75 cash or check but you are not guaranteed to receive a t-shirt.  If you don’t get a shirt then check back with us after the race at the finish line to see if we have any extras.

A 90% refund will be granted until 4/9/2023.  After 4/9/2023 no refunds will be allowed, but you may transfer your entry to another runner until 4/21/2023.  No transfers to next year’s race will be allowed.  50 km entrants may switch to the Half Marathon by editing their registration in Ultrasignup before the race, or during packet pickup, but the difference will not be refunded in either case. Half Marathon entrants may switch to the 50 km before the race by editing their registration in Ultrasignup and by paying the difference in fees, or during packet pickup and by paying $50 in cash or check at that time.

Race Cap:  Both races combined will be limited to 250 entries.

Packet Pickup:  Packets can be picked up on Friday, 4/28/2023 from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm at the Overlook Area at Coopers Rock State Forest, or on Saturday, 4/29/2023 from 5:30 am – 6:50 am at the same location.

Check website for additional information and rules.  http://coopersrock.org/events/http://coopersrock.org/contact-us/