Races

Welcome to the Meeks Mountain Muddy Mutt a West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners Event to benefit the Hurricane Police Department K9 Unit.  Join us on Saturday, March 21st for the annual Meeks Mountain Muddy Mutt 15K Trail Race.  All proceeds go to support the K9 unit of the Hurricane Police Department.   Race Details:Packet pickup is from 7:30 - 8:30 am on Saturday, March 15th, at the Big Red Barn located at Hurricane City Park.  All race participants can pick up their packets at that time.  There will be signs directing you to the packet pickup as well as the start line. Bathrooms are available in the park, and portable restrooms will be available at the Start/Finish. The race will begin in the bowl.  You will cross the train tracks, so beware and be careful.  Plan for an extra 15 minutes to walk to the packet pickup/start/finish line. Water and sports drink aid stations are available on the course.  Awards:Awards for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place overall male and female, as well as top mal

The Cause The proceeds from this race will contribute to a scholarship fund in honor of Cpl. William B. Fulks and support this local Marine Corps League Detachment in its pursuit to serve veterans of our community. This trail event is an annual tribute to this local hero who was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.   On May 1, 2006, Cpl. Fulks was wounded while conducting combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq by an improvised explosive device (IED) which detonated beneath his Humvee near Fallujah.  The blast inflicted second and third degree burns along with internal injuries. Cpl. Fulks succumbed to his wounds on Thursday, May 18, 2006.  Race Details Please register on line with the links provided on this page for the discounted price.  Race day registration will still be available for $40.   T-shirts, participation medals, and swag bags for all participants. The events will start by the new Huntington