2 events in Martinsburg, West Virginia

A huge shoutout to Jeff and Jeremy from The Ultra Running Guys. They organized 'The Final Countdown' in NC for 4 years. I reached out to them and they have allowed us to "steal" their idea! Bringing this fun and challenging race to WV!!!!

You are invited to this unique race experience that has something for everyone. From new runners to experienced ultra runners, the start will be a cinch. But the longer you last, the more the Countdown will demand from you. And all we ask is that you demand the most of yourself, holding off your own "Final Countdown" as long as possible.

The course is a 1.33 mile loop located on the property of Amani Brewery. Their grass path is taken care of and mowed all year round. It is a smooth, fast trail, with a small hill or two. Every lap, all runners leave together and must complete the loop in the allotted time. If you finish the loop before the Countdown completes, you can take a break, grab a drink, check your social media, or whatever it is you want to do.

One thing though. Each lap will get slightly faster than the last. We will start with the first lap at 20 minutes (15:02/mile pace), and for each successive lap the countdown will be 20 seconds shorter, forcing you to go a little bit faster each lap. If you don't make it back before the Countdown reaches "0", your adventure is over. But we would love for you to hang out and root on the remaining competitors. The race ends when only one runner returns before the completion of "The Final Countdown."

To get the most out of yourself, you will need to plan to be conservative enough so that you can have fuel in the tank to turn the jets on in the end.

If you are ready for your Countdown to begin, register today.

The “Runnin’ with the Dogs” Bulldog Band 5k Race will be on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at Martinsburg High School! The course will begin on the track at Martinsburg High School’s Cobourn Field. Runners will continue down Bulldog Blvd, crossing Queen Street to the “Frog Hollow Trail.” Runners will traverse roughly 2.5 miles on the trail in and out and back. Runners will finish their 3.10 mile journey on the same track turf where they started. The race will kick off at 9:00AM!

Awards

Overall top Man and Woman

Race day check-in will begin at 8am. Registration will close 15 minutes before the start of the race.