Highball to Thurmond Ultra 50 Mile, 50K, and Relay

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Highball to Thurmond Ultra 50 Mile, 50K, and Relay Race the train to Thurmond through West Virginia’s stunning New River Gorge! Rugged trails, wild beauty, and a train ride finish you’ll never forget.

Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay returns May 16, 2027, with 50 Mile, 50K, and Relay options.

We want to do everything possible as a race company to help our runners and ruckers show up to their starting line prepa...
30/07/2026

We want to do everything possible as a race company to help our runners and ruckers show up to their starting line prepared.

That includes offering training plans with Coach Caleb of Ironroot Distance. He offers:
- 50 Mile Beginner and Advanced
- 50K Beginner and Advanced
- Relay plans for 2-3 and 4-6 person teams
- an 8 week pre-training block

We also offer two virtual clinics in the months leading up to the race with Coach Caleb and a Race Director so you can talk training, ask questions about race weekend, and meet other runners.

We do a mandatory virtual pre-race meeting during race week to ensure everyone's prepared and safe.

And our Athlete Guide is EX-TEN-SIVE. Check it out at the link in the comments!

"The groups taking care of the aid stations were absolutely AMAZING... Most of all they seemed excited to see us and hel...
15/07/2026

"The groups taking care of the aid stations were absolutely AMAZING... Most of all they seemed excited to see us and help us."

We couldn't ask for a better compliment.

Beautiful trails make people curious.

A great race experience brings them back.

Registration for Highball to Thurmond 2027 is now open.

May 16, 2027
Montgomery to Thurmond, WV
50 Mile · 50K run & ruck · 50 Mile Relay

“It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve been describing it as BRUTAL and BEAUTIFUL all at the sam...
24/06/2026

“It was one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. I’ve been describing it as BRUTAL and BEAUTIFUL all at the same time.”

Jeff H., 50K, Highball 2026

A point-to-point day through New River Gorge National Park. Hard miles, beautiful trails, well-stocked aid stations, and a finish in Thurmond before the train ride back.

Registration for 2027 is open.

May 16, 2027
50 Mile
50K & 50K Ruck
50 Mile Relay

Register now.

Registration for the 2027 Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is now open.May 16, 202750 Mile.50K.Relay.From Montgomery t...
19/06/2026

Registration for the 2027 Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is now open.

May 16, 2027

50 Mile.
50K.
Relay.

From Montgomery to Thurmond through New River Gorge National Park.

Register now.

Highball to Thurmond 2027 opens Friday.50 Mile.50K.Relay.Trails. Rails. New River Gorge.Registration opens tomorrow, Jun...
18/06/2026

Highball to Thurmond 2027 opens Friday.

50 Mile.
50K.
Relay.

Trails. Rails. New River Gorge.

Registration opens tomorrow, June 19.

Congratulations to the following men and women who set new Overall and Age Group course records at Highball this year!50...
25/05/2026

Congratulations to the following men and women who set new Overall and Age Group course records at Highball this year!

50K
Male
Overall & 40-49: 4:04:17 Joffrey Peters
20-29: 4:41:59 Dylan Hunter
30-39: 4:57:15 Joel Facchinello
70+: 8:05:11 Ben Leach

Joffrey broke the overall course record by over an hour. Joel and Ben broke their own records!

Female
Overall & 40-49: 4:48:24 Regina Massingill
50-59: 7:10:43 Lori Gicewicz
60-69: 9:36:29 Cathy Everson

50K Ruck
Male Overall: 8:14:53 Michael Lester
Female Overall: 10:39:20 Lauren Glass

50 Mile Relay
2 Person Team: Mama Dada Duo - Brady Mahoney, Melanie Mahoney - 7:33:17

All photos from our professional photographers are up on the website now!Link is in the comments.
21/05/2026

All photos from our professional photographers are up on the website now!

Link is in the comments.

Finally, congratulations to our winning 2026 Highball 50 Mile Relay teams!2 Person Team: Mama Dada Duo - Brady Mahoney,...
21/05/2026

Finally, congratulations to our winning 2026 Highball 50 Mile Relay teams!

2 Person Team: Mama Dada Duo - Brady Mahoney, Melanie Mahoney - 7:33:17

3 Person Team: Rise Up Runners - Laura Baird, Nicole Gallup, Jaclyn Redman - 9:57:17

4 Person Team: Cobra Jazz - Bridget Bell, Jason Crockett, Katrina Morgan, Sophia Santillan - 9:01:08

Congratulations to our Overall Male & Female 2026 HB2T 50K Ruck winners!Male: Michael Lester (Mebane, NC) - 8:14:53, Ja...
21/05/2026

Congratulations to our Overall Male & Female 2026 HB2T 50K Ruck winners!

Male: Michael Lester (Mebane, NC) - 8:14:53, Jason Mathews (Summerfield, NC), Michael Dansereau (West Chester, OH)

Female: Lauren Glass (Saint Paul, MN) - 10:39:21 (Third Overall), Lori Schillaci (Winston Salem, NC), Amber Walden (Mentor, OH)

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