Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2025-2026

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 that showcases various trails, scenic overlooks, and significant elevation gains, while the half marathon..

Falling Water Ultras is an exciting ultra-running event set 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 with signifi..

The Trail Day 5K at Prickett's Fort is a family-friendly running and walking event scheduled for April 26, 2025, in Fairmont, West Virginia. Celebrating National Celebrate Trails Day, participants will enjoy a scenic course along the MCPARC rail trail, leading towards the picturesque Meredith Tunnel..

The Earth Day Dash XC 5K is a running and walking event scheduled for April 26, 2025, at Shinnston Ferguson Memorial Park in Shinnston, WV. Participants will enjoy a scenic course that includes the park's cross-country trails and a rail trail, all while supporting the Lincoln High School Cross Count..

The Lost River Trail Run is an exciting running event set in the scenic 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 a mix of hilly terrain..

The Kanawha Trace Trail Run, taking place on May 3, 2025, offers a scenic running experience through three West Virginia counties: Putnam, Mason, and Cabell. Participants can choose from three distances: 50K, 25K, and 10K, with the race starting in Fraziers Bottom and finishing at Camp Arrowhead in..

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a scenic 6-mile running event taking place in Lansing, West Virginia, on May 3, 2025. Participants will traverse from one rim of the New River Gorge to the other, featuring a challenging descent and ascent of 1,300 feet, with breathtaking views throughout the c..

The EHQ Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour race, held in Fairmont, West Virginia, offers a challenging ultramarathon experience through scenic state park trails. Participants can test their endurance on a course featuring gravel roads, single track trails, streams, and rocky climbs, with approximately 750 f..

The West Virginia Trail Fest is an annual trail running event held in Pocahontas County, known for its mountainous terrain. Scheduled for May 9-10, 2025, the festival features various races including a 100K, 60K, 30K, 5K, and a kids' fun run. Participants can enjoy additional activities such as a mo..

The Cpl. Fulks Memorial Trail Race is an annual event held at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, West Virginia, honoring Cpl. William B.Fulks, a local hero who served in the Marine Corps. The race features multiple events, including a 5K run, 10K run, 5K walk, and 5K ruck, with proceeds supporting..

The Middle Ridge Monster 8 Hour Run is a unique, free event organized by the West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners (WVMTR) that celebrates the spirit of traditional ultra running. Set in Charleston, WV, this social gathering allows participants to run for up to eight hours, with no strict cut-offs, m..

The Dark Skies 100K is a challenging point-to-point trail race held during the West Virginia Trail Fest. Starting at Seneca State Forest, runners traverse scenic trails, including the Allegheny and Greenbrier River trails, passing notable landmarks like the Seneca fire tower and Green Bank Observato..

The State Games of West Virginia 11K Trail Run is part of a larger event that includes a 5K Trail Run/Walk and a 1 Mile Fun Walk, taking place at Heritage Farm in Huntington, WV. This race serves as an official national qualifier for the State Games of America, allowing medalists to represent West V..

The Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is an exciting running event set in the scenic New River Gorge National Park, taking place on May 18, 2025. Participants can choose from several race options, including a 50-mile ultra, a 50K, a 50K ruck, and a 50-mile relay. The course features a mix of paved..

The Coalfields Backyard Ultra is a unique running event taking place in Williamson, West Virginia, during Memorial Day weekend. This Bronze Ticket race, sanctioned by Lazarus Lake, features a "Last Runner Standing" format where participants run a 4.1667-mile loop every hour. The event emphasizes end..

The Ridge to River 10 Miler, presented by Roam & Run Co., is an annual running event taking place in Barboursville, WV. Celebrating its 16th year, the race features a challenging 10-mile course with 1,000 feet of elevation gain, offering a mix of deep woods trails and flat river paths along the Guya..

The North Face Ruff Race is a family-friendly 5k event set in the scenic woods and Village of Snowshoe, designed for participants to enjoy a hike or run with their pets. The event features various categories for both human and dog teams, allowing participants to go at their own pace. Following the r..

The Highlands Sky 40 Mile Trail Run is a premier ultra-marathon event held in the scenic landscapes of West Virginia, specifically through the Monongahela National Forest and Canaan Valley State Park. Scheduled for June 14, 2025, this challenging race showcases the rugged beauty of the Roaring Plain..

The New River Gorge Trail Festival is an exciting running event set in the stunning New River Gorge National Park in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Scheduled for June 20-21, 2025, the festival features a variety of races, including a 50k, half marathon, and 5k, as well as unique double events that com..

The Gritty Chix Mud Run is a fun, non-competitive event held at ACE Adventure Resort, designed for women and girls aged 10 and up. Taking place on June 21, 2025, participants can choose between a 1-mile Moxie Mile or a 5K Tenacious Trail, both featuring obstacle-filled courses with mud pits and chal..