2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon

HospiceCare once again invites you to dust off those running shoes and race for a great cause, while celebrating the culinarily spectacular Chocolate Festival in beautiful Lewisburg, WV! The races will start and finish at The Greenbrier County Courthouse in downtown Lewisburg and is open to all ages. The 5K runners and walkers will turn around just past the I-64 overpass bridge and 10K runners and walkers will turn around at the water station at the 3.1-mile marker.

Pre-registration costs are $20 for the 5K and $25 for the 10K, or $25 and $30 on race day.

Long sleeve race shirts will be available for sale through the registration form and at the race.

Finisher medals will be awarded at the finish line. Top Female and Top Male for 5k and 10k awarded.

All proceeds benefit the local Hospice in Lewisburg, WV

Please note that T-Shirt & Post-Race Meal numbers must be finalized by April 4th, so if you want either, please be sure to register before 4/1/2026. We also have a final registration cutoff date of 4/15/2026. Registrations cannot be accepted after this date.

A unique triathlon that you can experience as an individual or a team (of up to four). This family-friendly event is a run, boat, and bike triathlon in scenic Pocahontas County on the Greenbrier River and Greenbrier River Trail (GRT). The race starts and ends in Marlinton, WV, with a 3-mile run, down main street and then north on the GRT for an out-and-back course. The race then continues through a transition zone into the river via kayak or canoe (or stand-up paddle board (SUP) for those adventurous enough) for four miles downstream. The final leg of the race is a 10-mile bike ride, starting by heading south on the GRT, then turning back and heading north, finishing at back in Marlinton. This race has successfully been running for 40 years and is a staple event in the area. Part adventure, part race, and all fun. A great experience for competitive triathletes or families and friends just looking for a fun experience.

The atmosphere at the post-race event, including a meal, awards ceremony, and live band keeps people coming back year after year. Don't miss out on the greatest race around.

RACE SCHEDULE (SUBJECT TO ADJUSTMENT BASED ON RACE DAY FLOW)

FRIDAY, APRIL 25 | PRE-RACE DAY

PACKET PICK UP | Marlinton Presbyterian Church (800 2nd Ave) | Friday 4:30-8pm

HAPPY HOUR & MUSIC serving complimentary appetizers, beer, and wine | Friday 5:30-7:30pm

Old Mountain Tavern, 221 8th Street in, Marlinton, WV

SATURDAY, APRIL 26 | RACE DAY SCHEDULE

PACKET PICK UP | Marlinton Presbyterian Church (800 2nd Ave) | Saturday 8-10:30am

BIKE DROP | BUCKEYE | before 10:15 am, Shuttle run 8am-1pm.

PRE-RACE MEETING & Group warm up | MARLINTON GAZEBO PARK | 10:30 am

RACE START | 11 am

RACER LUNCH | 1-3 pm (Gluten/Vegetarian option available upon email request, greatgreenbrierriverrace@gmail.com)

AWARDS | MARLINTON GAZEBO PARK | 30 Minutes after race conclusion

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a running road race from one rim of the New River Gorge, down to the bottom where you'll cross over the New River, then back to the rim of the other side with a short trail section to finish. This bucket list event will provide runners with breathtaking views throughout the course in the adventure sports capital of West Virginia - Fayetteville. This event is hosted by Active Southern West Virginia at Adventures on the Gorge, where racers will finish at the resorts rim side pool to enjoy a catered brunch overlooking the New River Gorge. The distance is 6 miles. Brunch is included in the registration.

The race course will begin on the south side of Fayette Station Road and finish at Adventures on the Gorge. Racers should prepare for a descent of 1300 ft and a climb of 1300 ft with the steepest point being a 20% incline - get ready to feel the Burma Burn! The finish line will bring racers to the rim of the gorge with an overlook photo opportunity. Racers are welcome to walk the course but must maintain a 20 minute mile pace to complete the event during the allotted closed road time frame. The morning of the race, racers will check in at the finish area (Adventures on the Gorge) and be provided a bus ride to the start line.

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More information can be found here - https://activeswv.org/new-river-gorge-rim-to-rim/

Racer Perks

• Closed road course

• Chip timing

• Water station on route

• Bus transportation to the start line

• Finisher medal

• Short sleeve t-shirt

• Post-race brunch

Important Registration Dates

• Sep.1 - Nov. 24 | $50

• Nov. 25 - Dec. 29 | $55

• Dec. 30 - Feb. 16 | $60

• Feb. 17 - March 30 | $65

• March 31 - April 28 | $70

• April 12 | Last Day for T-Shirt Guarantee (Both free race shirt and add-on map shirt)

• April 28 | Last Day to purchase additional meals

• No registration between April 29th -May 1st

• May 1st at packet pick-up | $80 last minute registration if space is available. Shirt and finisher medal not guaranteed.

Packet Pickup

Friday, May 1 - packet pick up will take place between 5-7 PM at Adventures on the Gorge. We highly encourage you to come to Friday packet pick-up! Packets can also be picked up the morning of the race between 6:30am-7:15am.

Race Day Itinerary

Racers need to be checking in at Adventures on the Gorge at 7am. More detailed times will be established based on registration numbers.

Awards

Awards will be given to the top finishers in each age bracket in the running category ONLY.

Proceeds benefit Active Southern West Virginia which offers free physical activity programs within communities, elementary schools, local government, and workplaces in Nicholas, Fayette, Raleigh, and Summers counties.

Thank you to our supporting organizations:

• Fayette County Sheriff

• New River Gorge National Park

• West Virginia Department of Highways

• Friends of New River

For additional information, please review the event webpage here

Active SWV does not mail race bibs, shirts, finisher medals, or awards.

If you would like items mailed after an event, a $10 donation will be requested to cover shipping and handling.

Please reach out to hello@activeswv.com with any questions.