Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2024-2025

The Chill in the Hills - New Year's Trail Run/Walk is a festive event taking place in Bridgeport, WV, on January 1, 2025. Participants can choose between a 1.5-mile and a 5k run/walk, making it suitable for various fitness levels. Registration is open from November 11, 2024, to December 30, 2024, wi..

The Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50k/25k is an annual trail running event held in Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, WV. Scheduled for January 4, 2025, this race features two distances: a 25k and a 50k, with the latter consisting of two loops of a 15.8-mile course. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails ..

The MMTA Crush Run is a trail running event taking place in Hurricane, West Virginia, featuring a 10-mile race, a 5K run or hike, and a Kids' Run. Scheduled for February 8, 2025, the event aims to support the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance, promoting the development and maintenance of local trails. P..

The Cabin Fever 50K is a challenging winter ultra-marathon set in the scenic New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. Participants will embark on a point-to-point course starting in downtown Fayetteville and finishing at Hawks Nest State Park. The route features diverse terrain, including high ..

The New River Gorge Trifecta is an ultimate endurance challenge held in New River Gorge National Park, featuring three distinct races across different seasons and formats. Participants must complete the Cabin Fever 50K, Falling Water 100K, and Rim to River 100 within the same calendar year to earn t..

The Beckley Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held in Beckley, West Virginia, designed to highlight the scenic trails at the YMCA soccer complex. Participants can run or walk as many laps as they wish on a looped course that spans just over 5 miles, featuring mostly gentle, rolling hills. Thi..

The Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge, taking place in Williamson, WV, offers participants a unique opportunity to test their endurance over 35 or 47 hours on a flat, paved 2.05-mile loop. Scheduled for March 7-9, 2025, the event allows solo runners and relay teams of 2 or 3 to compete, with opti..

The Coopers Rock 50 km and Half Marathon is a challenging trail race set in the scenic Coopers Rock State Forest in West Virginia. Scheduled for April 26, 2025, the event features a 50 km course with approximately 5000 feet of elevation gain, showcasing breathtaking views of Cheat Canyon and Cheat L..

Falling Water Ultras is an exciting ultra-running event taking place in the stunning New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. Participants can choose from various race formats, including a solo 100K, a 50K, and relay options for teams of two or four. The course features four 15.5-mile loops wit..

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a scenic running event taking place in Lansing, West Virginia, on May 3, 2025. This 6-mile race features a challenging course that descends and ascends 1,300 feet, offering breathtaking views of the New River Gorge. Participants will start on the south side of ..

The Lost River Trail Run is an exciting running event taking place at Lost River State Park in Mathias, West Virginia. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 1 Mile Run/Walk, 4.5 Mile Run, 9 Mile Run, and a Half Marathon (13.1 miles). The course features scenic, challenging trai..

The EHQ Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour event is an endurance race set in the scenic Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, West Virginia. Participants can choose to run for either 6 or 12 hours on a challenging course featuring gravel roads, single track trails, and beautiful waterfalls, with a vertical g..

The West Virginia Trail Fest is an annual trail running event held in May in Pocahontas County, known for its mountainous terrain. Participants can choose from various races, including a 100K, 60K, 30K, 5K, and a kids' fun run. The festival offers a family-friendly atmosphere with additional activit..

The Dark Skies 100K is a challenging point-to-point trail race set in the scenic landscapes of West Virginia. Starting at the Seneca State Forest headquarters, participants will traverse a variety of terrains, including the Allegheny and Greenbrier River trails, culminating in a finish at Snowshoe V..

The Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is an exciting running event set in the scenic New River Gorge National Park, featuring various race options including a 50K, a 50K Ruck, and a 50-mile ultra marathon. Participants can enjoy a unique experience as they race from Montgomery to Thurmond, West Vir..

The Coalfields Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held in Williamson, West Virginia, recognized as a Bronze Ticket race towards the World Backyard Ultra Championship. Participants engage in a "Last Runner Standing" format, running a 4.1667-mile loop every hour. The event emphasizes endurance o..

The Canaan Valley Trail Run, scheduled for June 21, 2025, in Canaan Valley State Park, offers participants a choice between a 5.9-mile and an 11.8-mile race on the scenic Promised Land Trail. This event is designed for runners of all levels and promises a fun and exciting experience. Participants wi..

The Wild Turkey Trail Runs is a free trail running event taking place at Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, WV, on August 23, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including 50M, 50K, 25K, 10M, and 5M. The course features a moderately difficult 10-mile loop with an elevation gain o..

The Hurricane 100k is a challenging trail running event taking place in Hurricane, West Virginia, featuring a 62-mile solo race and a relay option for teams of three. Participants will navigate the scenic Meeks Mountain Trails, completing 10.3-mile loops with crew support available at each lap. The ..

The Country Roads Trail Run, hosted at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Oak Hill, West Virginia, offers an exhilarating experience for trail runners. Participants can choose between a 10K and a half marathon, both set against the stunning backdrop of the New River Gorge. The course features diverse ter..