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Rim to River

· starts 6:00 AM
Fayetteville, WV

WSER Qualifier
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Rim to River is a trail race of 100 miles (161 km) in Fayetteville, West Virginia. It was last run on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM. The race gives its climbing as 17,001 ft (5,182 m); measured from its course file, it's 11,558 ft (3,523 m). It starts at 1,639 ft (500 m) above sea level. Its high point is 2,020 ft (616 m). The course finishes where it starts. It's a Western States 100 qualifier. Entry is by lottery; registration opened on December 1, 2025. The field is about 150 runners.

No other upcoming 100-mile races in West Virginia are listed. Rim to River climbs about 170 ft a mile (32 m per km), near the middle of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.

101miDistance
17,001ftClimbing
150runnersField
72°Flow 54°FTypical race day

The course

101miMeasured distance
—Aid stations
11,558ftMeasured climb
11,558ftDescent
2,020ftHigh point
825ftLow point

Questions about Rim to River

When is Rim to River 2026?

Rim to River 2026 was on Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 6:00 AM local time.

Where is Rim to River?

Rim to River is held in Fayetteville, West Virginia.

How long is Rim to River?

Rim to River is 100 miles (161 km); its course file measures 101 miles.

How much elevation gain does Rim to River have?

Rim to River has 17,001 ft (5,182 m) of elevation gain, as the race states it.

Is Rim to River a Western States qualifier?

Yes. Rim to River is on the Western States 100's list of qualifying races. Check wser.org for the qualifying standard and years.

How do you get into Rim to River?

Entry to Rim to River is by lottery. Registration opened on December 1, 2025.

What is the weather usually like at Rim to River?

Around Rim to River's date, the day's high is typically about 72°F (22°C) and the low about 54°F (12°C), averaged over recent years.

Where can I see the Rim to River elevation profile and aid station cutoffs?

runfarwhere has Rim to River's course file. The outline, distance and climbing are free on its page; the elevation profile, aid stations with cutoffs and the GPX file are part of runfarwhere Premium.

How hilly is Rim to River?

Rim to River climbs about 170 ft a mile (32 m per km), near the middle of the 142 100-mile races listed with their climbing.

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