Meeks Mountain Trails Alliance keeps City of Hurricane and YMCA as 2027 sponsors

Meeks Mountain Trails Alliance said the City of Hurricane will return as title sponsor and the YMCA as presenting sponsor in 2027. The renewed backing will support three major initiatives next year, including a new 12-hour endurance race, as MMTA expands its trails, education programs and community events.

Why it matters: - The renewed sponsorships give Meeks Mountain Trails Alliance support for another year of trail access, public events and outdoor education in Hurricane, West Virginia. - The partnerships help sustain programs aimed at health, wellness and family participation. - MMTA says the backing will also support a broader mix of recreation and learning activities on Meeks Mountain.

What happened: - The City of Hurricane will serve as MMTA's title sponsor for 2027. - The YMCA will serve as MMTA's presenting sponsor for 2027. - The announcement was made Nov. 9, 2026. - The sponsorships are tied to MMTA's 2027 calendar of events and programs.

The details: - The 2027 lineup includes Hurricane Crush Run on Feb. 6, 2027. - Hurricane Crush Run is described as a winter trail-running event on Meeks Mountain. - MMTA will launch Hurricane All Day on Sept. 11, 2027. - Hurricane All Day will replace the Hurricane Hundred K after five years. - The new event will be a 12-hour endurance challenge. - Hurricane All Day will include solo runners and three-person relay teams. - MMTA says the event will keep the family-friendly atmosphere, hospitality and community involvement associated with its past races. - The 2027 Outdoor Education Series will run from January through October. - The education series will include 10 experiences for children, families and community members. - Planned topics include wildlife, birds, pollinators, photography, native plants and the natural environment around Meeks Mountain. - MMTA has developed and maintained more than 34 miles of trails in Hurricane. - More than 750 volunteers have contributed more than 50,000 hours to trail construction, maintenance, events and community programming.

Between the lines: - The partnership reflects a shift from trail building alone to a broader community-use model centered on recreation, education and civic engagement. - Replacing the Hurricane Hundred K with Hurricane All Day suggests MMTA is trying to widen participation while keeping an endurance event on the calendar. - The continued involvement of the City of Hurricane and the YMCA signals local institutional support for MMTA's role in community life.

What's next: - MMTA will move into 2027 with the backed event slate and education series. - The organization says it expects to build on the momentum from its trail system and community programming. - MMTA will continue promoting the Meeks Mountain trail system in Hurricane as a destination for outdoor recreation and education.

The bottom line: - MMTA's 2027 plan pairs local sponsorship support with a broader push to use the trails for events, learning and community connection.