RIDGE TO RIVER 4 & 10 MILER

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.

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

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

Saturday June 8, 2024

7:00 AM – Packet Pick-up

7:55 AM – 4 & 10 Miler Race Briefing

8:00 AM – Start Time

Packet Pickup

Friday, June 7th - 12:00PM - 5:30PM

Location: Robert's Running & Walking Shop

5252 US-60, Huntington, WV, 25705

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.

COURSE MAP COMING SOON

Course INFO / AID STATIONS

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.

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

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

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