Feel the Burma Burn! Register for the New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race

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Mission – Active SWV Races
Active SWV Races bring quality fundraising race events to southern West Virginia. These fee based races raise funds for Active SWV’s free programs while providing an opportunity for families and beginner racers to participate.
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Programs the races support
2026 Active SWV Races Schedule
Race volunteer benefits
Volunteer roles at race events
If you want to be close to the energy at the start and finish, helping with registration and handing out medals is the place to be. But there are many important ways to help each race to be fun and safe for everyone. Explore each of these roles to see what you prefer.
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Packet pick up
Race day registration
Course marshall
Aid station
Finish line
Racer assessment for emergency aid
2026 Races
Descriptions of each race hosted by Active SWV. Learn about the distances, routes, and terrain. Access to each races webpage, registration, and social media.
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New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race – May 2, 2026
Howlin’ Trails Races at Wolf Creek Park
Thurmond Triathlon
Beckley Half Marathon & 5K
Bridge Day 5K RUN
Ugly Sweater Fun Run/Walk
The process of signing up and showing up to volunteer
This is a general overview of how information is shared and when. Each race will have specific details for volunteer locations and roles.
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Complete the volunteer online application
Reply to the volunteer email two weeks prior
Week of the race check in
How to communicate if you need to cancel volunteering
What to expect on race day!
How to redeem your free race entry
Active SWV Race Volunteer

Founded in 2014, with support from the Massey Family Foundation, we work with residents, businesses, schools, and local governments to develop community programs that create a culture of exercise in the region. Drawing from evidence-based interventions and the West Virginia Physical Activity Plan, with the advisory assistance of Richmond Sports Backers as a proven model, we have taken an asset focused approach that encourages and supports the local populations in creating their own means of increasing physical activity.

By transforming West Virginia into a more physically active, healthier community, we improve individual’s lives –reversing the alarming rates of heart disease, diabetes, and shortened life expectancy that our state faces. Further, we experience the ripple effect of building a stronger community and economy by strengthening the health of the workforce.

Learn more about each program area here;

  • Community Captains
  • Kids Run Clubs
  • Workplace Wellness
  • Active Places
  • Signature Events
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