50 Mile Event Details and Athlete Guide

The 50 Mile course is truly a fun mix of everything! Our 50 mile route for 2026 will be very similar to our first four years. It features a good variation of road, gravel road, and trail. The route has a few big climbs and rollers, along with long sections of flat trail. As with all trails the conditions will depend on the weather leading up to race day. These trails are all very wide and well groomed, but can get muddy easily with rain. The course has a total elevation gain of 4,800' over 50 miles. This unique course offers tons of amazing views and unique opportunities to explore. The entire course is gorgeous with views of the New River, old mines, waterfalls, and so much more! With two starting times this is a great first time 50 Miler route, and also an awesome race for the experienced runner!

Athlete Guide

For details, please review the Athlete Guide! You'll find a very detailed course description, pictures, elevation changes, aid stations, course markings, and more. If you look through these guides and still have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out at info@triviumracing.com

Check back often as updates are coming soon.

50 Mile Course Map on Strava

View the course and elevation. Download a GPX file from this link to use with your running watch. 2026 course is subject to small changes and we will notify participants.

Schedule

Saturday, May 16th, 2026

Early Packet Pickup

4:00-6:30 pm EST at Water Stone Outdoors at 101 E Wiseman Ave, Fayetteville, WV 25840Pick up your hoodie, bib, and swag and ask the Race Directors any last minute questions! Water Stone Outdoors has a great cafe and brewery called The Brew Garden. Hang out, get off your feet for a bit, chat with other athletes, and be a part of the community before embarking on your adventure through The New.

Sunday, May 17, 2026

Race Day

Packet pick-up at the start line in Montgomery:
- 3:30 - 4:30 am - 14 hour 50M athletes
- 4:45 - 5:45 am - 12.75 hour 50M athletes
50 Mile Race Start Time - 14 hour limit: 4:45 am (not eligible for awards)
50 Mile Race Start Time - 12.75 hour limit: 6:00 am (eligible for awards)
- We have two start times for the 50 mile race because we want everyone to have the opportunity to "beat the train" but do not want everyone to have to start at 4:45 am. We also do not want earlier finishers to have to wait hours for the train.
Awards will be presented as Overall and Age Group winners cross the finish line.
Last Finisher: 6:45 PM
Train leaves the station: 6:59 PM
- We do not control the trains. This is a reliable schedule and is rarely late. But if Amtrak is delayed, athletes' departure will be delayed as well.
Post Race Party in Montgomery: ~ 8 PM when the train arrives!