West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners

Runners had moderate temperatures, but the Kanawha State Forest humidity was relentless.  105 staters toed the line Saturday morning to tackle the Rattlesnake’s 10 climbs.  Dennis will have he results posted shortly.

I had a camera on loan from a coworker and decided to setup in Dunlop Hollow to snap a few pictures. Full album is here.

11-Jul-2009 00:17NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D80, 5.6, 100.0mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 400	11-Jul-2009 00:16NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D80, 5.6, 70.0mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 400
10-Jul-2009 22:51NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D80, 3.5, 18.0mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 400	11-Jul-2009 01:57NIKON CORPORATION NIKON D80, 5.6, 135.0mm, 0.004 sec, ISO 400

Nathan Welch, an AmeriCorps volunteer, is organizing a trailwork day in the Cranberry Glades area of the Mon.  Please see the West Virginia Highlands Voice for more information.

US Forest Information about Cranberry Glades.

View from Ann Bailey tower

Kadra and I were down at Watoga this weekend scouting out some trails for the camping weekend on 7/31-8/2.  All I can say is that you better not miss out on some sweet running!  I was thoroughly impressed with the trails and especially with the Beaver Creek Campground.  The campground is top notch and there are tons of other outdoor recreation opportunities aside from running.

I have an approximate 20 mile loop around Watoga State Park laid out for Saturday and I already scared away most of the bears this weekend.  I saw the trifecta in one run; bear, deer, and turkey.

Be sure to check out all of the weekend details here. Continue Reading »

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This is a new event that will take place as part of the annual Fayetteville Heritage Festival. The NRG Trail Run is approximately 5 miles, starting at the Town Park of Fayetteville, over Wolf Creek, and through the rolling hills of the NRG. This is a great race for beginners!

Registration is from 8-9 am. Walkers will begin promptly at 9 am. As soon as they turn the corner where they will split from the race trail, runners will begin.

Come join us for this inaugural trail event in Fayetteville, West Virginia.

*prizes will be awarded to overall male and female and in 10-year age groups*

Registration Information:
Cost-$10

Click here to use snail mail form
Click here to register via active

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Mark your calendar for the WVMTR 8th Annual Camp and Run Weekend. This club run was our first organized group run and the weekend continues to be a great get together. Traditionally, this event was held at Seneca Rocks with a run of the North Fork Mountain Trail.  Last year Bradley Mongold and Adam Casseday’s epic run of the Allegheny Trail took them through Pocahontas County and Watoga State Park.   Someone suggested that the club host the Annual Club Camp and Run weekend at Watoga, and the idea stuck. So this year we’re mixing things up!

Make your reservation early. We are limited to 70.

This year come to Watoga State Park to meet old and new friends, run on portions of WV’s Allegheny Trail, tube the Greenbrier River, fish for trout, bike on the rail trail, and enjoy a great potluck post run feast. There are lots to do for everyone, runners and non-runners. Hope to see all you new members out there! Watoga State Park‘s 10,100 acres are located in the mountains of Pocahontas County just 14 miles south of Marlinton, West Virginia.

Find complete details here!

Kim Love-Ottobre report from 2008

Annual Club Camp and Run 2007