West Virginia · 31 Miles · 50 Miler
Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay
Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is a 31 Miles and 50 Miler event held in Thurmond, West Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, May 16, 2027. About 88 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- May 16, 2027
- Location
- Thurmond, WV
- Field size
- ~88 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, May 16, 2027
- Location
- Thurmond, West Virginia
- Distances
- 31 Miles, 50 Miler
- Field size
- About 88 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 5:30 AM EDT
- Course profile — 50 Mile
- Point-to-point course; Mostly trail, some road
- Course profile — 50K
- Point-to-point course; Trail surface
About the Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay
Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay – May 16, 2027 Run, ruck, or relay your way through one of the most unforgettable ultra marathons in the Appalachian Mountains. The Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is a point-to-point 50 Mile, 50K, and 50 Mile Relay adventure through the heart of New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia—a bucket-list race for trail runners seeking epic scenery, adventure, and a finish line celebration like no other. Taking place Sunday, May 16, 2027, this race blends …
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Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay: common questions
- When is the Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, May 16, 2027.
- Where is the Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay held?
- In Thurmond, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay offer?
- 31 Miles and 50 Miler.
- How many people run the Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay?
- About 88 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $165 (from runsignup.com, checked October 6, 2026).
- What time does the Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay start?
- 5:30 AM EDT.
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