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Yahoo
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Racers explore Cooper's Rock for 50km and Half Marathon Trail Race
BRUCETON MILLS, (WBOY) — Saturday was the Coopers Rock 50 Km and Half Marathon Trail Race, which saw several runners reach the finish line at the Coopers Rock overlook. The race is put on to help people get to know the park and to raise money for the Coopers Rock Foundation, which helps maintain trails and host free community events such as Winterfest and Celebration of the Outdoors. Land adjacent to New River Gorge National Park for sale Race Director David Hopkinson told 12 News the 50K course actually covered every single trail on the south side of Coopers Rock State Forest, and that he has exciting plans in store for next year's race, which will be the 10th anniversary of the event. We're going to start this at night,' Hopkinson said. 'And everybody will run through the dark. The forest is a different place at night than it is during the day.' A total of 166 people ran in this years race. Each of them got a hat and a shirt in addition to the scenic run. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
‘WinterFest' coming to Coopers Rock Feb. 8
MORGANTOWN, (WBOY) — Snow or no snow, the Coopers Rock Foundation will be hosting its 'WinterFest' fundraiser at the state forest on Feb. 8, with plenty of family-friendly activities to enjoy. When: Feb. 8, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Where: Coopers Rock State Forest at Pavilion 1 near the main overlook The event itself is completely free, but is intended to raise money for improvements to the nearby Rhododendron Campground according to a press release from the Coopers Rock Foundation. During the event, visitors will be able to take swings at a 'snowman piñata,' join guided hikes, or even participate in a women's frying pan toss. A full list of events can be found below, but weather or the presence of snow may affect the available activities: Cross-country skiing with gear & instruction provided — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sledding — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Snowman Zone near Pavilion 1 — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Slingshot Paintball Target Shooting — 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 'Cool Spots In The Cold' hike — 10:15 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Snowman piñata — noon Winter Tree ID Hike — noon to 1 p.m. Kids' Chasms And Corridors Crawl — 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. How To Measure A Tree workshop — 2 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Women's Frying Pan Toss — 3 p.m. For the most recent updates on WinterFest, you can view the Coopers Rock Foundation Facebook page here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
