West Virginia
West Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in West Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 32 exciting trail runs across the region. Find your next trail run in West Virginia below and join the trail community at these great events!
October 2026
Trail races inside Kanawha State Forest offering a 13.1 mile half marathon, a 7K, and a virtual option with mailed shirts and medals.
A 100 mile out and back trail ultramarathon through New River Gorge featuring rugged singletrack, river views, mining ruins, and substantial elevation gain.
A costume-friendly 5K run and walk in Wheeling, WV supporting Marshall County teens, featuring mixed terrain and age group awards for male and female participants.
A nighttime 5K at Camp Arrowhead on October 24, 2026 with a bonfire, family friendly activities, required light and a two hour time limit.
A roughly 4-mile trail race or hike at Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum with 800 feet of elevation gain, autumn views, wildlife sightings, and proceeds supporting the arboretum.
A Halloween event in Philippi WV offering a rugged 5K with trail obstacles and a separate 1 mile fun run. Runners use flag belts while actors portray zombies along parts of the trail.
A 3.1 mile trail run at Monongah Park on October 31, supporting Marion County Teen Court with proceeds funding volunteer events and program resources.
A Halloween community event in Moorefield with costumed bike and trail races, family 1-mile events, and a kids race at the Hardy County Health and Wellness Center.
November 2026
A community 5K ruck at Veterans Memorial Park in Clarksburg on November 7, 2026, organized by Operation Continue Service with opening ceremonies and special guests.
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.
Thanksgiving 5k and kids races at James Rumsey Technical Institute supporting local backpack programs and youth initiatives.
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.
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.
Winter trail race in Kanawha State Forest offering a 25K single loop and a 50K two-loop ultramarathon on mixed singletrack and dirt road.
Tatonka 50k and 20 mile in Waiteville WV on January 16, 2027 features ridge climbs, a bird observatory tower, aid stations, and an 8.5 hour cutoff.
February 2027
A winter point to point 50K across New River Gorge National Park from downtown Fayetteville to Hawks Nest State Park with a 10 hour cutoff and stocked aid stations.
A calendar-year endurance challenge in New River Gorge National Park combining a 50K, a 100K, and a 100 mile event across three different formats.
March 2027
A timed endurance event on a flat paved 2.05 mile loop at Southern WV Community and Technical College with 47hr and 35hr options, relays, rucking, camping, and on course aid.
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.