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Taking place in 2024!

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Introducing The Wild and Wonderful Race Series!

The West Virginia Wild & Wonderful Race Series is a partnership of local race directors offering high quality race events across the state to showcase world class locations, run-cation experiences, healthy activities, and make positive economic impacts in our communities. The WV Race Series is a partnership between Greenbrier River Trail Marathon, Appalachian Timing Group, Canaan Valley Running Company, and Active Southern West Virginia to co-brand 7 race weekends in 2024.

In order to be eligible for Series Swag you must do one of the following:
By completing one race in three regions - you will earn a commemorative shirt ($30 value)!
By completing one race in all four regions - you will earn BOTH a commemorative shirt ($30 value) and commemorative hoodie ($65 value)!

Region 1 - Fayetteville
Directed by ActiveSWV
Rim to Rim or Bridge Day 5K

Region 2 - Tucker County
Directed by Canaan Valley Running Company
Canaan Valley Half, Canaan Valley Trail, Moonlight on the Falls

Region 3 - Elk River Trail
Directed by APTiming
Elk River Rail Trail Marathon/Half Marathon

Region 4 - Cass/Marlinton
Directed by Greenbrier River Trail Association
Greenbrier River Trail Marathon/Half Marathon

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Series FAQs

1. What do I need to do to be series eligible?
You must run at least one race in 3 of the 4 regions to be eligible for the series swag.
There is no additional cost to be in the series - just sign up for the races you want to run and we will keep track of everything for you! 

2. What swag will I receive?
By completing one race in three regions - you will earn a commemorative shirt ($30 value)!
By completing one race in all four regions - you will earn BOTH a commemorative shirt ($30 value) and commemorative hoodie ($65 value)!

About the Hoodie - Our Zip Hoodie is a medium-weight 40/60 Cotton – Polyester Blend French Terry with a YKK zipper.
The perfect weight for your favorite new zip hoodie.

3. Is there a discount for doing all races or 3 of the 4?
Yes we will be offering discount codes through the series - be on the lookout in your emails and on social media! 

4. Does it only count if it's in the same calendar year?
Yes, you are only eligible for the series if you complete the events in the same calendar year. 

5. Is there going to be standings - age-graded if possible - for those doing all events?
No, there is no series standings at this time. This is simply a completion challenge.

6. What happens if I can't make the last race but ran the first three regions?
At that point, you will need to request that the swag be mailed out to you and cover the shipping cost. 

7. I have a question not covered in the FAQs - who do I contact?
Our FAQs list probably does not have everything covered (just yet). If you have any questions about the series and/or a specific event, simply reach out to us using the contact button on the race page and we will be in touch as soon as possible.

*All FAQs are subject to change at anytime with or without notice*

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