a trail running event presented by roam & run co
June 8, 2024
BARBOURSVILLE, WV
running 15 years!
The Ridge to River trail race captures the joy of trail running by providing a challenging, yet rewarding course for all runners. Enjoy a mix of road and rolling single-track which leads you up to ridges and overlooks then back down for a fast, flat section along the river trail. This event has been a community favorite for many years and we look forward highlighting such a beautiful park.
Post race coffee bar, breakfast, and prizes to follow.
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Runners receive an exclusive Roam & Run Co T-Shirt and Finisher Award for 2024!
** SHIRT DEADLINE - Register by May 23rd at Midnight **
Location
Barboursville City Park – Lake William (Shelter 9)
CO Rd 31/6, Barboursville, WV 25504
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Race Day Schedule
Please arrive early to park, check in and warm up prior to your run.
Restroom facilities are located next to the parking lot
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Saturday June 8, 2024
7:00 AM – Packet Pick-up
7:55 AM – 4 & 10 Miler Race Briefing
8:00 AM – Start Time
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Packet Pickup
Friday, June 7th - 12:00PM - 5:30PM
Location: Robert's Running & Walking Shop
5252 US-60, Huntington, WV, 25705
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Parking / Start Area
The start/finish line is located at Barboursville Park - Lake William parking lot. Use the main entrance of the park and follow the main road until you reach the lake parking lot. Packet pick-up will be located at Shelter 9 across the street.
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COURSE MAP COMING SOON
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Course INFO / AID STATIONS
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10 Miler
The 10 Mile course encompasses a little something for everyone. The first four miles are truly a woodsman's dream as the course takes the runner through deep woods and prime single track. The end of the fourth mile culminates in the arrival of the river trail and the first hydration station. The river trail is both fast and flat. The river trail follows the Guyandotte River for 2.5 miles and will exit to the second aid station. The final 3.5 miles is primarily flat with only one challenging hill to traverse. Once uphill, breathtaking scenery awaits, as the trail overlooks the valley portion of Barboursville Park. There is one remaining hydration station at mile 8.5. The last eight tenths of a mile are downhill to the finish.
4 Miler
The course for the 4 Miler will be the first 4 miles of the 10 miler. As a warning to prospective runners, the first eight tenths of a mile is uphill and can prove challenging but rewarding. There is no hydration station on the 4 mile course.
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Crews / Pacers / Spectators
Crews
Crews are welcome to certain aid stations. Please be mindful of all runners and volunteers. Please be respectful and kind.
Pacers
There will be NO pacers for this event.
Spectators
There are several places to spectate this event and plenty of opportunity to see your runner. However, we ask that you only park in designated parking areas within the park. Please make sure to leave room for staff, volunteers, and medical access. Anyone not following this guidance risks the DQ of their runner.
Getting Here / Accessibility
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Airports
Huntington Tri-State Airport (HTS) (Huntington, WV) - 23 Minutes - 18.3 Miles
Yeager Airport (CRW) (Charleston, WV) – 51 Minutes – 48.1 Miles
Bluegrass Airport (LEX) (Lexington, KY) – 2 Hours 11 Minutes – 141 Miles
John Glenn International (CMH) (Columbus, OH) – 2 Hours 43 Minutes -155 Miles
Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) – 2 Hours 46 Minutes – 160 Miles
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Large Cities - West
Lexington, Kentucky – 2 Hours 7 Minutes – 134 Miles
Columbus, Ohio – 2 Hours 35 Minutes – 147 Miles
Cincinnati, Ohio – 2 Hours 46 Minutes – 157 Miles
Large Cities – East
Charlotte, North Carolina – 4 Hours 55 Minutes – 309 Miles
Roanoke, Virginia – 3 Hours 46 Minutes – 224 Miles
Richmond, Virginia – 5 Hours 34 Minutes – 360 Miles
Large Cities – South
Nashville, Tennessee – 5 Hours 7 Minutes – 348 Miles
Asheville, North Carolina – 5 Hours 13 Minutes – 284 Miles
Atlanta, Georgia – 7 Hours 24 Minutes – 490 Miles
Large Cities – North
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – 4 Hours 9 Minutes – 271 Miles
Baltimore, Maryland – 6 Hours 11 Minutes – 407 Miles
Washington DC – 6 Hours 14 Minutes – 405 Miles
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Directions
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Barboursville Park (Lake William) - CO Rd 31/6, Barboursville, WV 25504
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Barboursville & Surrounding Area
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Lodging
Delta Hotels by Marriot – Huntington Mall
Comfort Inn
Hampton Inn - Huntington / Barboursville
Hampton Inn – Huntington / Marshall University
TownePlace Suites by Marriot – Huntington
Red Roof Inn - Huntington
Best Western – Huntington Mall Inn
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Camping
Beech Fork State Park
KOA - Huntington / Fox Fire
Restaurants
Barboursville
Oscar’s Breakfast, Burgers & Brews
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Huntington
Bahnhof WVrsthaus & Biergarten
Jewel City Seafood Restaurant & Market
Margaritas Mexican Bar & Grill
Running Shops
Robert’s Running & Walking Shop
5252 US-60, Huntington, WV 25705
607 Pennsylvania Ave, Charleston, WV 25302
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