Lost River Trails Coalition depends on the generosity of its members, the local community, and local businesses. Donations help fund routine trail maintenance, grant matches for major trail development projects, the Hardy County Cryptids youth mountain bike program, events, or other aspects of our mission. Donations can be made online or by check. Checks should be made out to Lost River Trails Coalition and sent to the following address:

Lost River Trails Coalition
PO BOX 169
Mathias, WV 26812

Online donations can be made to our general annual giving fund on GiveButter: https://givebutter.com/YmEDua.

To donate specifically to the Hardy County Cryptids, please visit https://givebutter.com/d6IhgX.

Sponsorship

Lost River Trails Coalition hosts two annual events, the Lost River Trail Run in May and the Lost River Classic gravel bike race in August of each year. These events incur thousands of dollars in operating expenses, including insurance, timing, prizes, aid station and post-event food, signage, marketing, etc. With the generous support of local Hardy County businesses as well as national corporations, most (but not all) of these operating expenses are covered by sponsorship. Sponsorship ensures the largest possible percentage of registration revenue goes directly to LRTC to support our mission.

Although the Hardy County Cryptids youth mountain bike team receives a significant portion of its operating budget from the revenue generated by the Lost River Classic, the Cryptids also depend on the generous support of local businesses and foundations. This support lowers barriers to entry into the sport of mountain biking: offsetting NICA and WVICL registration fees, acquiring bikes for riders that do not own one, and essential items such as helmets, water bottles, and team jerseys.

Please visit the Sponsorship page for more information on how to sponsor LRTC events and/or the Cryptids.