Lodging & Travel Options

Interested in flights to New River Gorge?

If you are looking at flights, Charleston, West Virginia has the closest major airport. This airport will be a 75 minute drive to Thurmond, WV and just over a 30 minute drive to Montgomery, WV.

Recommended Areas to Stay

What you need to know about race day and the most convenient places to stay

Room Block at the Hampton Inn Beckley

110 Harper Park Drive, Beckley, WV 25801

304-252-2121

Rooms are available at the rate of $119/night for Friday-Sunday nights, May 16-18, 2025. Call the number above to redeem the special rate and mention that you're a Highball to Thurmond Ultra participant.

The Hampton Inn Beckley provides free breakfast for all guests. We're confirming a breakfast early enough to accommodate our runners. Guests also receive free high speed, wireless internet. All rooms have micro fridges to keep your important carb loading snacks cold! The Hampton Inn Beckley is ~45 minutes from the 50K start line in Hawks Nest State Park; ~45-50 minutes from the 50 Mile start line in Montgomery, WV. Don't forget, you can opt to take the train from the finish line in Thurmond back to Montgomery. ~35 minutes from the finish line in Thurmond.

50 Mile & 50 Mile Relay participants will be racing a point-to-point course, starting in Montgomery, WV and ending in Thurmond, WV. You have the option to take the train ride back up to Montgomery. If you do this, choosing to stay near Montgomery is a great option as is The Historic Glenn Ferris Inn (just a 15 minute drive to Montgomery).

50K participants start in Hawks Nest State Park and finish in Thurmond, WV (the same finish line as the 50 Mile). You have the option to take the train from the finish in Thurmond back to Montgomery. Oak Hill, West Virginia is a great location to stay as there are multiple hotels in the area and a selection of vacation rentals. Oak Hill is less than a 25 minute drive to Thurmond and less than a 35 minute drive to Montgomery.

Camping: There are plenty of camping options in the New River Gorge National Park area! Check out the following websites to view options:

Vacation Rentals: Many participants and race staff choose vacation rentals in the area! Checkout these websites to find available rentals: