Coopers Rock 50 km and Half Marathon Trail Run: Saturday, April 24, 2027, 7:00 am

This event will return to the daylight in 2027, with the next run being held on Saturday, April 24, 2027 at 7:00 am. Registration will open on or around Monday, November 2, 2026 on Ultrasignup.

Description:  This is a rocky, challenging, and scenic trail run 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 (21 km) course is a shorter version of the same trails and has 2000 feet of elevation gain.  There are no repeating loops on either the 50 km or half marathon course.

Location:  Coopers Rock State Forest is located at Exit 15 off of I-68, roughly 15 minutes east of Morgantown, WV.  The Event 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.

Contact us:  For other questions, please use the Contact Us form on our website, coopersrock.org.

About us:  The Coopers Rock Foundation is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that is dedicated to service projects at Coopers Rock State Forest.  Any profit from this Event will be reinvested into maintenance of the trails and facilities at Coopers Rock.  We’re looking for new volunteers who are willing to get involved in making a difference at Coopers Rock State Forest.  If you’d like to help, then get in touch.

Check out a video of the race by Michael Meyer:

50 km Map and Course Profile

Half Marathon Map and Course Profile