What's Included with Registration
- Custom 2026 Highball to Thurmond Ultra Marathon & Relay Sweatshirt
- Custom 2026 Highball to Thurmond Ultra Marathon & Relay Medal
- Well-stocked aid stations and an epic, well-marked, point-to-point course
- Race Photos
- Live Results and Athlete Tracking
- Unique Awards
Race through New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia on Sunday, May 17, 2026!
2026 Highball to Thurmond Participant Sweatshirt
The 2026 Highball to Thurmond participant sweatshirt is a navy, unisex crewneck designed with the race experience in mind. Comfortable and durable, it’s made to be worn well beyond race weekend—on cool mornings, train rides, and everyday runs around town.
The back design is inspired by the National Park Service Trail & Rails passport stamp riders receive when traveling by Amtrak through New River Gorge National Park and Preserve, a nod to one of the most memorable parts of the Highball to Thurmond experience. Stamp collectors are encouraged to bring their passport books if riding the train.
The front features a clean, classic mark with the race name and the phrase “Race the train to the finish line,” reflecting the point-to-point journey that defines the event.
Unisex sizing available from Small through 2X.
2026 Highball to Thurmond Finisher Medal
The 2026 Highball to Thurmond finisher medal is inspired by a vintage train ticket—an homage to the historic rails that trace the course through the New River Gorge and the journey runners take alongside them.
Finished in antiqued brass, the medal measures 4.25 inches tall with a 3.5mm thickness, giving it a substantial, timeless feel. The central design features a classic steam locomotive, framed like an old rail pass, while the ribbon includes a train track border that echoes the Trails & Rails story woven throughout race day.
This is more than a finish-line reward. It’s a keepsake from a point-to-point adventure shaped by wild terrain, moving water, and the shared experience of running through a place that leaves an impression long after the miles are done.
