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RAF Trail Race Series 2026

Date
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time
6:45 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $20
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
50K50KOct 3, 20266:45 AM$125–
50K RelayRelayOct 3, 20266:45 AM$300–
25KOtherOct 3, 20267:15 AM$100–
Robin's Scouts 1 Mile Fun RunKidsOct 3, 20268:30 AM$20–
10K10KOct 3, 20269:00 AM$75–
5K5KOct 3, 20269:30 AM$50–
10K Virtual OptionVirtual10KOct 3, 20268:00 AM$75–
25K VirtualVirtual–Oct 3, 20268:00 AM$100–
50K Virtual OptionVirtual50KOct 3, 20268:00 AM$125–
5K Virtual OptionVirtual5KOct 3, 20268:00 AM$50–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 50K: $125 until Oct 2.
  • 50K Relay: $300 until Oct 2.
  • 25K: $100 until Oct 2.
  • Robin's Scouts 1 Mile Fun Run: $20 until Oct 2.

Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.

What a typical finish looks like

A typical finisher at a 50K in West Virginia runs 6:49:31, about 13:11 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 7:46:47 and men in 6:10:34.

Light and altitude

Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:15 AM, and the 50K starts at 6:45 AM. The start sits about 1,860 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

61 County Line Road, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.

Typical race-day weather

Around October 3 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 75°F.

Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.

From the race's page

What the organizers of RAF Trail Race Series cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

PACKET PICK UP

Morgantown Running has graciously allowed us to host packet pickup at their store. Come on by and grab any last minute essentials for the race and pick up your race packet. Please join us on Friday October 10, 2025 from 5 to 7PM, come get…

Course

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

We have been overwhelmed by those wanting to volunteer for this event so far. We can use all of the volunteers that we can get our hands on. We will need volunteers for the following: Course Set Up. Aid Station Support. Course Sweepers…

Shirt and medal

RACE SWAG

We have worked hard on providing a great swag bag for all of our racers, Virtual or in Person. Racers will get an official Robin Ames Foundation drawstring bag full of race themed goodies. We can't wait to see all of you earn your medals.

Awards

AWARDS

ALL RACES. Top 3 male and female.

Rules and FAQ

50K RELAY OPTION

We have been getting some feedback and questions surrounding a 50K relay option. A relay team would consist of 5 runners each running a different 10K loop. At the end of the race, their combined time would determine the time for the 50K…

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Race details

Where
61 County Line Road, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525Map
Course
Trail
Start elevation
About 1,860 feet
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, 50K, Kids, Relay, Other
Editions
2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 11, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 1, 2023), 2022 (Oct 22, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is RAF Trail Race Series?
Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 6:45 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Do runners get a shirt or medal?
Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
Can I donate to a cause when I register?
Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
What distances can I run?
5K, 10K, 50K, Kids, Relay, Other.
Where does it start?
61 County Line Road, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

After a successful inaugural event thanks to all of the participants, volunteers, and spectators it is time to sign up again and we can't believe it. We took your suggestions and will be implementing some changes moving into this year.

The Robin Ames Foundation (RAF) Trail Series is in honor of Robin Ames and is a series of trail events in Coopers Rock State Park in West Virginia. This race is a celebration of life and who Robin was as a person. There are distances for any skill level.

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