2026 Coopers Rock Climb-a-thon!

About the Event

The Coopers Rock Climb-a-thon is fun and friendly top rope climbing competition that factors in both difficulty and 'mileage' on the rock over three hours of climbing time. The event is planned and executed by our Event, Facility and Program Planning class as a fundraiser to benefit the students of the Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Education degree program at Garrett College.

Prizes are awarded not only to the top climbers, but even more importantly to the top fundraisers in the event. Upon registration, each participant receives one ticket in the prize drawing on the day of the event, as well as one ticket for each additional $100 dollars raised. The more you raise, the more you win! Past events have distributed thousands of dollars of prizes including climbing ropes and harnesses, carabiners and belay devices, gift certificates to restaurants, lodging and guided outdoor adventures...and much more!

Upon registration for the event, participants will receive an online fundraising page to assist in their fundraising efforts. Fundraising is optional but greatly appreciated! Proceeds of the event directly support Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Education students at Garrett College by providing professional memberships, trainings, certification exams and personal outdoor clothing & equipment. Registrants that raise $250 or more to support our students will have their entry fee waived! Registrants that raise over $500 in donations will receive a $100 gift certificate to use toward outdoor adventure activities with our Experiential Education Service or rentals from our Adventure Equipment Center!

Up to 50+ climbs will be available on the day of the event, turning Coopers Rock into an outdoor climbing gym for a few exceptional hours. Climbing grades will range from beginner to advanced (5.2-5.11+). Ages 8 and up are welcome!

For non-participants that would like to support the program you have three options:

Option #1: Click "Find Participant" and donate to their fundraising page.
Option #2: Click "Donate" to make a donation directly to support students of OLA program.
Option #3: Click "Create Fundraiser" to assist by raising money with assistance from your friends and family.

Races Offered

2026 Coopers Rock Climb-a-thon

Oct 11, 2026

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Distance — 2026 Coopers Rock Climb-a-thon

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Type — Running

timer

09:30

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$55.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Bruceton Mills.

thermostat Temperature

7.6° / 17.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

4.9° / 14.9°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 14m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.0 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

10.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (4.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:29

nightlight Sunset

18:37

About Bruceton Mills

Learn more about the host city, Bruceton Mills.

Bruceton Mills is a town in northern Preston County, West Virginia, United States, along Big Sandy Creek. The population was 64 at the 2020 census, making it the second-least populous town in West Virginia, after Thurmond.