West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners
A Mountain State of Running
Camp and Run Weekend
Marlinton, WV
August
Unfortunately, this event is no longer offered. Please visit our events page for a list of currently available club events.
Relax and enjoy the scenic outdoors during the annual Camp and Run Weekend in Marlinton, WV. Situated on the banks for the Greenbrier River, this town has loads of fun to offer like biking, hiking, running, boating, and swimming. There are trails o’ plenty on the Greenbrier River Rail Trail, the nearby Cranberry Wilderness and Williams River. Families, dogs, friends , club members and non-members are invited to camp at the Marlinton homes of club families Daly and Todd.
Registration
This is a WVMTR Club Event that has no registration fee, but participants must register on RunSignUp so there is an e-signed waiver and emergency information available. Members and non-members are welcome! Please bring a $5 donation for food and other amenities.
Joining WVMTR is not necessary to participate in this event, but we encourage you to support our events by becoming members. Yearly membership is only $10 and allows us to offer these wonderful free club events. Become a member today at RunSignUp or visit our membership page to learn more!
Activities
In 2018, we will be supporting the Watoga State Park Mountain Trail Challenge (Half Marathon and 5k). It begins at 8:30 am on Saturday Aug. 11th from the Beaver Creek Campground at Watoga State Park. The Mountain Trail Challenge is not a WVMTR event, but they have offered to give WVMTR members a discount of $2.50 if registered online before July 1st 2018. Just enter the discount code of “WVMTR”.
Saturday consists of a group run through either the Cranberry Wilderness area or somewhere else nearby. There is a course with four loops starting from the same trail head on WV Scenic Highway Rt. 150, just a 20 min. drive from Marlinton. The loops are about 6 miles, 12 miles, 15 miles, and 22 miles.
Sunday often includes different groups of people going for a bike ride or run on the Greenbrier River Rail Trail, a float trip on the Greenbrier River, or going swimming on Knapps Creek.
Lodging
The Daly and Todd families have been kind enough to offer their yards for tents and other camping activities. There is plenty of flat space available at either home, and even some space for a couple small campers. The houses will be open for use of bathrooms, showers, and kitchens.
Meals
Friday dinner is on your own. Saturday evening will be a pot luck with entree provide on the bank of the Greenbrier River. Please bring your own supplies for breakfast and lunch. Please bring something delicious for the Saturday potluck at the Todd residence.
| Location | Date / Time | Meal |
|---|---|---|
| Todd House | Saturday afternoon |
Potluck |
