Start Cass
Leg distance (miles)Start
Total distance (miles)0
Opens07:00
Closes07:00
Support
Full Moon 50k
Go Farther. Feel Stronger.
A serious endurance challenge — technical single track, big climbs, and big payoff views.
Wild.
Beyond the marathon. Find your adventure in the mountains.
Tough.
50 kilometers and 6,300 feet of climbing. Whether it’s your first ultra or your next challenge, these miles will count.
Fun.
Meet your trail crew along the way. Celebrate together when the running’s done.
2027: Saturday may 29th - 07:00am
The race starts May 29th at 0700 am in the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park. The Race is A to B and you will not get back to the starting point.
Course Overview
The Full Moon 50K is a point-to-point route linking the best ridgeline trails in the Snowshoe network. The race starts in the Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and heads north on the Allegheny Trail to Hosterman, WV where runners will cross the river on a swing bridge. Runners follow a mix of fire roads and single-track trails that lead to Bald Knob at an elevation of 4,842 feet and incredible views from the observation deck before heading to the aid station set up at the base of the Bald Knob fire tower. Runners have the option to climb the fire tower for more spectacular views. Leaving Bald Knob runners will follow a mix of single-track trails and fire roads around Snowshoe that include the option to climb the Snowshoe fire tower before reaching the finish at the Snowshoe Village. This amazing course has epic views, 2 fire towers, ~6,300 ft of elevation gain, while summiting some of the highest peaks in WV!! There is a GENEROUS cut-off time of 13 hours.
Aid Stations
Six numbered checkpoints between the start at Cass and finish at Snowshoe Ski Village. See the checkpoint overview below for distances and opening and closing times. No pacers allowed.
Cutoff Times
13-hour overall cutoff, generous enough for a strong first-time 50K finish.
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Course Maps & Elevation
Elevation Profile
Full Moon 50K Aid Stations & Checkpoints
Six numbered checkpoints between the start at Cass and the finish at Snowshoe Ski Village. Start: 07:00. Finish cutoff: 20:00. No pacers allowed.
- Numbered checkpoints6 numbered checkpoints
- Drop bagsDrop bags are available for the 50K; confirm locations in the Runner’s Guide.
- Pacer pickupNo pacers allowed
- Crew accessNo crew access
| Checkpoint number / name | Leg distance (miles) | Total distance (miles) | Opens | Closes | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start Cass | Start | 0 | 07:00 | 07:00 | |
| CP3 GBO | 7.20 | 7.20 | 08:00 | 09:00 | |
| CP4 FR235 & Back Mountain Road | 5.90 | 13.10 | 08:30 | 11:30 | |
| CP5 Bald Knob Fire Tower | 8.00 | 21.10 | 10:00 | 13:30 | |
| CP6 Shaver’s Fork | 3.70 | 24.80 | 10:30 | 14:30 | |
| CP10 Snowshoe Fire Tower | 2.00 | 26.80 | 11:00 | 18:30 | |
| CP11 Shaver’s Lake | 2.00 | 28.80 | 12:45 | 19:30 | |
| Finish Snowshoe Ski Village | 0.80 | 29.60 | When the first runner arrives | 20:00 |
CP3 GBO
Leg distance (miles)7.20
Total distance (miles)7.20
Opens08:00
Closes09:00
Support
CP4 FR235 & Back Mountain Road
Leg distance (miles)5.90
Total distance (miles)13.10
Opens08:30
Closes11:30
Support
CP5 Bald Knob Fire Tower
Leg distance (miles)8.00
Total distance (miles)21.10
Opens10:00
Closes13:30
Support
CP6 Shaver’s Fork
Leg distance (miles)3.70
Total distance (miles)24.80
Opens10:30
Closes14:30
Support
CP10 Snowshoe Fire Tower
Leg distance (miles)2.00
Total distance (miles)26.80
Opens11:00
Closes18:30
Support
CP11 Shaver’s Lake
Leg distance (miles)2.00
Total distance (miles)28.80
Opens12:45
Closes19:30
Support
Finish Snowshoe Ski Village
Leg distance (miles)0.80
Total distance (miles)29.60
OpensWhen the first runner arrives
Closes20:00
Support
Supplied guide details, pending confirmation in the latest Runner’s Guide. Not confirmed 2027 details.
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