COOPERS ROCK 50K & Half Marathon Photos

On April 8th, I had the pleasure of shooting the COOPERS ROCK 50K & Half Marathon. It was a beautiful day and the stoke was high (even with the sub freezing morning temps). In typical WV spring fashion, Coopers Rock was covered with 3in of snow at 6am, and by 2pm it was 60°F and all the snow had melted.  The photos below are a few that stood out, but here’s a link to the rest of the images from the race.

This is a rocky, challenging, and scenic trail race at Coopers Rock State Forest in north central West Virginia. The 50 km course covers nearly every trail on the south side of the forest, features several scenic viewpoints, and has 4000 feet of elevation gain. The half marathon course is a shorter version of the same trails and has 1500 feet of elevation gain.

The Coopers Rock Foundation is a volunteer-based, non-profit organization that is dedicated to service and preservation at Coopers Rock State Forest. All extra funds that are raised from this race will be reinvested into maintenance of the trails and facilities at Coopers Rock. We hope that you’ll enjoy your experience at Coopers Rock as much as we do. Please consider joining our cause and renew your membership after your 1 year complementary membership expires!
~https://coopersrock.org