RAF Trail Race Series

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.  

There are 4 distances.  You have the ability to participate in person, we would absolutely love to see you and are planning on making this a destination race, but if you cannot attend there is a virtual option as well.  Just submit your run between October 1st and October 30th in any of the distances, and we will put a leader board together (screen shot from Garmin, Strava, or other digital tracking).  

• 50K
• 50K relay (a team of 5 with each person running a 10K loop)
• 25K (Two 10K loops and 1 5K loop)
• 10K
• 5K
• Robin's Scouts 1 Mile Fun Run

10K Course Route - The 10K loop will be completed once for the 10K race, and repeated 5 times for the 50K distance.  There is about 687ft of gain on each loop and the main climb is rated a Category 4, with an average grade of 3.4% and 429ft of gain over 2.4 miles.  

5K Course Route - The 5K loop will be completed once.  There is an overall gain of 380ft for the loop.  

The loops all start and end at the same point, so there will be plenty of music, food, and fun.  Be ready to enjoy your running community and celebrate life.  

LOOK UP.  LIVE ON

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 your bib and race packet to save time on Race Day.  

Morgantown Running is located: 

709 Beechurst Ave., Ste. 1A, Morgantown, WV 26505

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.  

If you think this would be an alternative to running the full 50K, please email info@ramesfoundation.org and stevenepifano@gmail.com with your interest.  If there is enough interest, we will open up a 50K Relay option starting May 1st.

ALL RACES

• Top 3 male and female 

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
• Trial Guides
• Race Day Registration
• General Volunteers

If you would like to volunteer you time for a great cause and a fun day, please email the following addresses and let us know.  info@ramesfoundation.org, stevenepifano@gmail.com, jeffnoah05@gmail.com 

THANK YOU,

Robin Ames Foundation Board Members

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.