Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2025-2026
We have found 22 Trailruns in West Virginia. Check below where and when you can find the races.
We have found 22 Trailruns in West Virginia. Check below where and when you can find the races.
The Coalfields Backyard Ultra is a challenging endurance running event held in Williamson, West Virginia, at the Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. This Lazarus Lake-sanctioned race features a 4.1667-mile out-and-back asphalt loop along the West Williamson Flood wall river path,..
The Ridge to River 10 Miler, held annually at Barboursville Park in West Virginia, offers a challenging and scenic trail running experience. The 10-mile course features 1,000 feet of elevation gain, beginning with four miles through deep woods and single-track trails. Runners then transition to a fa..
The Ruff Race is a family-friendly 5K hike/run event held in the scenic Village of Snowshoe atop Cheat Mountain. Participants can run or hike with their pets through beautiful backcountry trails, enjoying varied distances with bail-out options. The race features separate start times for runners with..
The Highlands Sky 40 Mile Trail Run is a premier ultramarathon held annually in Davis, West Virginia, primarily within the Monongahela National Forest. Starting and finishing at Canaan Valley State Park, the challenging 40-mile course traverses rugged and scenic terrain including the Roaring Plains..
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 in Oak Hill, West Virginia. Scheduled for June 21, 2025, it welcomes women and girls aged 10 and up to tackle a mud-splattered obstacle course designed for all skill levels. Participants can choose between a 1-mile..
The Canaan Valley Trail Run, scheduled for June 21, 2025, in Canaan Valley State Park, offers an exciting opportunity for runners of all levels. Participants can choose between a 5.9-mile single loop or an 11.8-mile double loop on the scenic Promised Land Trail. Each runner will receive a finisher m..
The Cacapon 12 Hour Challenge is a trail running event held in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia, featuring a scenic, moderately to very technical five-mile single-track loop. The course includes about 750 feet of elevation change per loop, with some stream and road crossings on lightly-traveled park..
Rattlerock Ultra is a challenging trail running event held in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, West Virginia. Offering 50k and 25k distances, the race features rocky, technical trails with over 5,500 feet of elevation gain, making it one of the toughest 50k races in the state. The course c..
The Miner's Lady 8-Hour is an endurance running event held in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Shenandoah River. Participants run a challenging 10K loop featuring 850 feet of elevation gain, primarily on single-track trails that pass waterfalls and creek crossing..
The Wild Turkey Trail Runs, hosted by the West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners, take place at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont, WV. This free event offers a variety of distances including 50 miles, 50K, 25K, 10 miles, 5 miles, and shorter options, all run on a challenging 10-mile figure-8 loop..
The Hurricane 100k is a challenging trail running event held in Hurricane, West Virginia, featuring a 62-mile course on the scenic Meeks Mountain Trails. Participants can compete solo or as part of a three-person relay team, with each lap covering 10.3 miles of single-track mountain terrain. The rac..
The Country Roads Trail Run takes place at the Summit Bechtel Reserve near Oak Hill, West Virginia, adjacent to the scenic New River Gorge. This event offers two main distances: a 10K and a half marathon, both featuring varied terrain that includes wide singletrack trails, steep climbs, and technica..
The Helvetia 10k Mountain Run is an annual trail race held in Helvetia, West Virginia, typically on the second full weekend of September. Now in its 26th year, the event celebrates the area's Swiss heritage by following portions of an original Swiss settlement trail through the heart of the mountain..
The Final Countdown Tribute is an exciting running event hosted by 2 Lowe Run Company at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg, WV. This unique race features a 1.33-mile loop course where participants must complete laps within a progressively decreasing time limit. Starting with a 20-minute lap, the time sho..
The New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run, held at ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia, offers runners a chance to experience the stunning scenery of the New River Gorge. Scheduled for October 4, 2025, the event features three race distances: a full marathon, half marathon, and 5K, catering to..
The Greenbrier River Trail Marathon is an annual running event held in West Virginia, featuring a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half-marathon (13.1 miles). The marathon course is a scenic, point-to-point route that starts at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and finishes at Stillwell Park in Marlin..
The West Virginia Trilogy is a three-day trail running event held in the Monongahela National Forest, near Spruce Knob and Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area in Circleville, WV. Taking place over Columbus Day weekend, the Trilogy features a challenging series of races along the Eastern Continenta..
The RAF Trail Race Series, organized by the Robin Ames Foundation, is a celebration of life held in Coopers Rock State Park, West Virginia. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, the event features a variety of race distances, including a 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile fun run for children. Participants c..
The Rim to River 100 is a 100-mile trail race held in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. It is the only 100-mile trail race in the state and features a challenging out-and-back course that includes winding single track and rail-to-trail sections. Runners traverse from the rim of the gorge..