Mountwood Challenge Trail Race

The Mountwood Challenge Trail Race is a trail event inside Mountwood Park, about 15 miles east of Parkersburg, West Virginia. It offers a half marathon, a 5K run, and a 5K walk, so the day is split between a longer trail race and shorter options for runners and walkers. The park sits off U.S. Route 50, with access from the Volcano Road exit and the main parking area near the boat ramp. The half marathon is run under a 4-hour limit, and anyone past 2 hours at halfway is sent toward the finish. Half marathon runners must be at least 15, awards go to the top three overall men and women, and each race also has one age-group award.