West Virginia
West Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in West Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 31 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in West Virginia below and join the trail community at these great events!
November 2026
A free trail running event in Greenbrier State Forest offering a 25K loop and a 50K double-loop with significant elevation and multiple aid stations.
A Thanksgiving Turkey Trot in Martinsburg with a timed 5K, kids races, and donation collection for local backpack programs on the James Rumsey Technical Institute property.
A community Fun Run/Trek at Snowshoe sponsored by Smartwool to kick off the toy drive, featuring a costume parade, two feather checkpoints, and a finish line feathering challenge.
Trail and pavement races at Green Bank Observatory with 10K, 5K and a 1K kids Gobble Wobble; guaranteed t-shirt for registrations by November 20.
December 2026
A 24 hour charity track event in Morgantown where each lap raises $1 for WVU Children’s Hospital, with time slots, food and a post event donation tally.
January 2027
A New Year's Day 5K trail run and walk at Bridge Sports Complex in Bridgeport WV, timed by Pike Street Bikes with awards, age groups, and a local donation drive.
25K and 50K trail races on January 9, 2027 in Kanawha State Forest, run on a 15.8-mile loop with mainly single-track terrain.
A winter trail race in Waiteville WV offering a 50k with 4,800 ft gain and a 20 mile with 2,800 ft, following scenic sections of the Allegheny Trail.
February 2027
Trail races at Hurricane City Park on Feb 6 2027 featuring 10 mile, 5K and kids mile courses to benefit Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance.
A point-to-point winter 50K across New River Gorge National Park from Fayetteville to Hawks Nest State Park with aid stations, shuttle service, and a 300-runner cap.
A three-race series in New River Gorge National Park across 2027 featuring a 50K point-to-point, a 100K looped race, and a 100 mile out-and-back.
March 2027
A multi-hour endurance event on a flat 2.05 mile loop in Williamson WV offering 47-hour and 35-hour options for solo runners and 2- or 3-person relay teams.
A three hour lap-based endurance run on a roughly 0.87 mile loop in Bridgeport, part of the Bridge to Victory Race Series with timed results and top five awards.
A 15K trail race at Hurricane City Park on March 20, 2027 benefiting the Hurricane Police Department K9 Unit, dog friendly with aid stations and awards.
April 2027
A spring trail half marathon at Babcock State Park with steep climbs, canyon views and a separate untimed 5K; registration for 2027 opens Oct 26 and is capped at 250.
Trail 50 km and half marathon at Coopers Rock State Forest with rocky terrain, scenic overlooks, aid stations, and volunteer organization.
Trail event in New River Gorge National Park offering a 100K as four 15.5 mile loops with waterfalls, creek crossings, relay options and a 50K race.
May 2027
A 6 mile point to point road race across the New River Gorge near Fayetteville WV with an 800 foot descent and climb, closed roads, chip timing, and a finish at Adventures on the Gorge.
Timed 6 and 12 hour trail events at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont WV on a 5.25 mile loop with varied terrain and relay options.