West Virginia
West Virginia Trail Running Calendar 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in West Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 30 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 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.
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.
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.
Trail races near Waiteville WV offering 50k and 20 miles with ridge views, significant elevation gain, aid stations and finisher awards.
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 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
Endurance event in Williamson WV with 47 hour and 35 hour formats on a flat 2.05 mile loop, offering solo and relay entries, timed by ankle bracelet.
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.
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 with looped marked trails, 750 feet of climb per 5.25 mile loop and relay options.
Stairs for Strides is a Wheeling event supporting NAMI Greater Wheeling, featuring a 5K with a 350 stair climb and a family friendly 1 mile with no stairs. A food truck festival with over 20 vendors and mental health resources accompanies the event.