Runner Previous Communication

Prior to race day, runners will receive several emails from us. We’ve made them available here.

Update - May 7, 2024

Hi runners!

The updated 2024 WVTF Runner's Brief is located here. Please take a few minutes to review this information.

Race Start Times:

  • 00.01 (Saturday Morning): Dark Skies 100K @ the entrance to Seneca State park

  • 07.00 Saturday: Full Moon 60K @ CASS

  • 10:30 Saturday: Stargazer 30K @ Snowshoe Village

 IMPORTANT The course markings have been updated (details on page 7 of the brief). 

  • Dark Skies 100K: YELLOW

  • Full Moon 60K: YELLOW to PURPLE to YELLOW

  • Stargazer 30K: BLUE to YELLOW

Don't forget to check in and out at every checkpoint.

Bib numbers have been assigned: Dark Skies 100K, Full Moon 60K, Stargazer 30K. You must let us know by 10PM Friday if you don't plan to run (a DNS will be assigned after this point). 

ONLY A FEW SPOTS LEFT!! Make sure you reserved a spot on the Dark Skies 100K or Full Moon 60K shuttles ($10 as part of registration). A list of those with reservations is posted here for the Dark Skies 100K and here for the Full Moon 60K.  It is your responsibility to get to the start line if you did not reserve a spot. 

The weather forecast is currently predicting temps in the 40s and 50s with a chance of rain. It will feel colder at some points, plan accordingly. 

Finally, SWAG! All participants will receive a race shirt and bumper sticker. Dark Skies 100K and Full Moon 60K runners will have a choice of hat. Hats and stickers will be available for purchase at packet-pickup. 

Update - May 1, 2024

Hi Runners,

Welcome the West Virginia Trail Fest (WVTF).  We are excited to see everyone Friday May 10th and Saturday May 11th in Snowshoe Village for the inaugural WVTF Twilight 5K and Kids Mile.  Below are details about packet pick up and race day. There is also a map at the bottom of the email that shows the location of everything in Snowshoe village.

Packet Pick-up & Check-In

Twilight 5K & Kids Mile:  Friday May 10th from 2:00pm to 10:00pm in the Seneca Room (or outside depending on weather) in the Village.

Kids Mile:  Saturday May 11th from 8:30 am to 9:45 am in the Seneca Room (or outside depending on weather) in the Village. 

Race Day Parking: 

Parking on race day will be across from the Snowshoe Village.

Race Start Times:

Twilight 5K:  Friday May 10th at 6:00pm 

Kids 1 Mile: Saturday May 11th at 10:30am

Water Stop

There will be a water point for the 5K at approximately the halfway point at Shaver's Lake.  There will be no water point for the 1 Mile fun run.

Post Race Party: 

The Twilight 5K will conclude at 8:00pm on MAY 11th.  Following the 5K at 8:30pm there will be a family movie night and the Junction near the finish line (bring a chair!).  There will be a kids movie at 8:30pm followed by a trail running movie.

Local Artisan, Farmers Market, Vendor Expo:

Saturday May 11th from 9.00 am – 9.00pm in Snowshoe Village. 

Awards:

All finishers will receive a medal and awards will be given to the top 3 overall men and women of the 5K.

1 Mile Kids Run participants will receive a finishers medal. 

Volunteers Needed:

We are in search of a few more volunteers for Friday night and Saturday. Interested in helping? Please use this link if you would like to volunteer. 

Please email (wvtrailfest@athletic-equation.com) us if there are any questions.

 

See you soon!

Alex, Pat & Freddie  

WVTF Co-Race Directors 

Update - April 30, 2024

Greetings Stargazer 30K Runner! 

The 2024 WVTF Runner's Brief is located here. Please take a few minutes to review this information and let us know if you have any questions.

We are hosting a mandatory pre-race briefing (zoom call) at 19:30 Wednesday May 1. Call in information will be emailed Wednesday morning. 

See you soon!

Alex, Pat & Freddie  

WVTF Co-Race Directors

Update - April 13, 2024

Good Afternoon from WV Trail Fest HQ!

Less than a month to race weekend May 10-12. It’s going to be an epic inaugural year with race distances to suite any runner, a family movie night, local artisan and farmers market, vendor expo, kid activities, a post-race party and band and a Mother’s Day brunch. You don’t want to miss it!!

Don’t worry, there is still time to register to run or volunteer.

All participants will be receiving a spectacular WVTF bumper sticker!

We’ll be announcing some amazing swag and finisher awards over the next few weeks. Follow us on IG and Facebook for more details!

Lodging

Reserve your lodging now! Full details are here on the website. Options include:

Mother’s Day Brunch & Awards Ceremony

Mother’s Day Brunch will be held at the Junction at 9am Sunday May 12th following the awards ceremony. Please join us!

  • Adults are $27 and kids 12 and under are $13.50

  • Reservations are required and can be made using this form

  • Payments can be sent through Venmo to @WVTrailFest

  • April 25th is the deadline for reservations. Don’t wait!!

See you soon!

Alex, Pat & Freddie  

WVTF Co-Race Directors

Update - March 26, 2024

Greetings from WV Trail Fest HQ!

Time is ticking down to snag a bib for the 2024 WV Trail Fest
(May 10-12) at reduced early bird pricing. Beat the March 31st increase by signing up now (right now!) on UltraSignup.

  • Dark Skies 100K: $175

  • Full Moon 60K: $115

  • Stargazer 30K: $80

  • Twilight 5K: $35

  • Kids Mile: $15

Prices will increase to $195, $130, $95, $50, $25 respectively on March 31st.

The full event schedule is here. A family movie night is scheduled for 20.00 Friday and we are finalizing details for a band to play at the finish line at 18.30 Saturday. The schedule will be updated as more information is available.

We’ll be announcing some awesome swag and finisher awards in the next weeks. Don’t miss out to participate in this inaugural event!

Lodging

Don’t wait to reserve lodging! Full details are here on the website. Options include:

Mother’s Day Brunch & Awards Ceremony

Mother’s Day Brunch will be held at the Junction at 9am Sunday May 12th following the awards ceremony. Please join us!

  • Adults are $27 and kids 12 and under are $13.50

  • Reservations are required and can be made using this form

  • Payments can be sent through Venmo to @WVTrailFest

  • April 25th is the deadline for reservations. Don’t wait!!

Volunteers Needed!

Interested in volunteering? Volunteers are the backbone of the Ultra running community, and we would love to have your support! Sign up to volunteer here.

See you soon!

Alex, Pat & Freddie  

WVTF Co-Race Directors