West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners

Laneville, WV

Here it is November 2007 and the winter snows are on their way. Hopefully March 29 will see the beginnings of spring in the high country. Once again we will do this Rite of Spring run on the first half of the Highlands Sky course.

We will meet at the Laneville Wildlife Cabin at starting point of the Highlands Sky race. There will be two distance options, 14 or 21 miles. The 14 miler will do the first 2500′ climb and 1800′ descent to the South Fork of Red Creek and then take FS 19 back to the start. The 21 miler will add the second 1200′ climb to Red Creek Plains and then to FS 19 back to the start. Both will end back at the Wildlife Cabin. You can check out the course at Highlands Sky Course Maps .

Weather can be very unpredictable on Roaring Plains. Bring appropriate clothing. This is not an easy run, but it is beautiful and will give you a feel for the Highlands course.

Directions
From Davis proceed south on Rt. 32. Pass entrance to Canaan Valley State Park and go 1 mile, turn sharp left on East Laneville Road and continue 5.8 miles to a gray metal bridge. The Start is just across gray metal bridge.
From Harman proceed north on Rt. 32. At 4 miles turn right on Bonner Mt. Rd, go 5 miles and T into Laneville Rd, turn right. Go 1.3 miles to gray metal bridge.

Please let me know if you are coming Dan Lehmann.

Dan Lehmann

A new ultra from WVMTR, Adam Casseday RD.

A gradual climb up Cheat Mt, run with the moon along the spine of this 4000′ ridge, descend to Shavers Fork, climb through the dark spruce back up Cheat, drop to Shavers Fork for a second time,  now north along the river, climb gradually once again up Cheat Mt and run the high ridge north as dawn approaches.  A 50 mile loop with 6300′ gain and loss. 

Complete details at the CMMM site.

Kanawha State Forest

Part of Two Series: The Trail Runner Magazine’s 2008 TROPHY SERIES and 2008 Mountain State Trail Run Series

This 15k trail run is a challenging mix of single track mountainous trail and unimproved dirt road. The course includes two long climbs and several sections of rolling ridge lines. There are rocks, roots and wet stuff. Your “dogs” will get dirty! Aid stations stocked with water (for humans and canines) and sport drink (humans only) will be located at mile 2.2, 4.7, 6.5 and the finish. A selection of fruit and baked goods will replenish you at the finish. Lots of prizes for people and their dogs!

RUN WITH THE DOGS: Registered runners may run with their dogs during the race. Dogs and their runners must start in the back. Dogs must be on a leash for the first mile and stay within eyesight of the runner for the WHOLE race. Special Award to the Top Dog!

To Benefit: The Kanawha Trestle Rail Trail via The West Virginia Trail Coalition and Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association

To Register: Pre-registration for the DIRTY DOG 15K TRAIL RUN is $20 if postmarked by May 12, 2007 and $25 thereafter. Race day registration will be from 7:30 to 8:30 am. Beautiful technical t-shirt guaranteed first 150 registrants. Get your [Entry Form]

PRIZE DRAWING: Bring one of the listed pet care supplies to be donated to the Kanawha/Charleston Humane Association and be entered in the prize drawing. Must be present to win. Items accepted are: Clay kitty litter, Bleach, Laundry detergent-Cat, kitten, puppy and dog food (dry and canned), Dog collars and leashes, Dog and cat toys

FOR MORE INFO: Go to the official Dirty Dog Race Website

Monongahela National Forest - Dolly Sods Area

Flatrock, Roaring Plains, Boars Nest, South Prong Trails

Part of the Highlands Sky Trail Run course

Meet at the Laneville Wildlife Cabin, the start of the Highlands course

Your volunteer help will be greatly appreciated.

Please email if you can come or have any questions

Directions to Laneville here.

Summersville, West Virginia

Family and friends, students and teachers, runners and walkers are coming together in honor of David Hypes. Coach Hypes lost his battle with ALS, more commonly know as Lou Gehrig’s Disease on April 9, 2005. As a youngster David was involved in every athletic team he could find. At Nicholas County High School, he focused on his love for wrestling. He continued that love affair during his years at West Virginia University and returned to Nicholas County as a teacher and coach in 1985. David was an inspiration to the students of Nicholas County. We would like to continue to honor his love of education and athletics by establishing a scholarship fund in his name. So come for the Second Annual David S. Hypes Memorial 5 Mile Run or 5 Kilometer Walk in honor of David. It will be a good run/walk for a great cause.

The West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners are coordinating this event.

All proceeds will go to establish the David S. Hypes Scholarship Fund.

Course Description:
Both the 5 Mile and 5k will start the The Gym fitness center on West Webster Road 150 yards east off Rt. 19 in Summersville. The course is asphalt for the first 1/2 mile to Muddlety Creek Trailhead. The rolling single and double track trail follows the scenic Muddlety Creek as it tumbles and falls on its way to Summersville Lake. After crossing two footbridges the course climbs as it nears Aid Station #1. Here the walkers turn around and follow the same trail back. Runners proceed on to Fisherman’s Trail that descends steeply to the shore of Summersville Lake. The trail follows the shoreline for about 1 mile and then climbs back up Muddlety Creek to Aid Station #2. The challenging run will finish with a 1/2 mile uphill finish!

There will be water and sports drink offered at two aid stations along the course, and fruit, cookies and other goodies will be waiting for you at the finish.

Registration:
Participants must complete an entry form. There is a $15 entry fee. All pre-registered runners/walkers are guaranteed a T- shirt. There will be some shirts available for race day registrants, but size and quantity cannot be guaranteed. Here is the link to the printable Entry Form. Race day registration will be from 12:00 noon to 1:30 near the start at “The Gym”.

Awards:
Runners awards will be given to 1st, 2nd and 3rd overall female and male, and to 1st and 2nd female and male in the following age groups; 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, and 60 and over. The walk is non-competitive but all will receive a personal sense of well being and knowledge they are supporting a worthy cause.

2005 Results 2006 Results 2007 Results

Additional Information If there are any questions please contact Lydia Young, Race Director at 872-1481 or leyoung@access.k12.wv.us

Many Thanks to Our Those Helping Support:
Anderson Accounting, Hair Divas, Mountain Lake Pharmacy, The Nicholas Chronicle, Northside, K MAC Ad Specialities, Summersville Pediatrics, Dr. Kevin Lucky DDS, Bright Enterprises ACM Inc, Worldwide Chiropractic & Sports Medicine, J & J Body Shop, City of Summersville, Shafer Insurance, Dr. Edward Eckley DDS, Britton Engineering, Summersville Memorial Hospital, Summersville Dance Theater, Donald K. Bishkoff , Artistic Gymnastic Center, Nicholas Animal Hospital, and WV Mountain Trail Runners