Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2026-2027

A timed trail event at Valley Falls State Park featuring looped laps with significant vertical gain, two stocked aid stations, on-site facilities, and support for the Innocent Lives Foundation.

A free WVMTR club trail event in Charleston WV offering an eight hour timed loop format where participants may run any portion up to eight hours. Registration on RunSignUp is required so an e-signed waiver and emergency information are avai..

A memorial trail event at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, WV, offering 5K and 10K runs plus a 5K walk and 5K ruck; proceeds support a scholarship fund and a local Marine Corps League Detachment.

Experience a memorial trail run or road walk through the rolling single track trails of Little Creek Park. Honor a local runner while supporting children’s cancer charities in this community focused event.

Point to point ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park finishing in historic Thurmond, West Virginia. Distances include 50 Miles, 50K, relays, ruck and virtual options.

West Virginia Trail Fest is a weekend of trail races in Pocahontas County centered on Snowshoe Village. Races from a kids mile to a 100K traverse state parks, historic fire towers, and local landmarks.

A Lazarus Lake–sanctioned Backyard Ultra in Williamson, West Virginia, held during Memorial Day weekend. Runners repeat a measured **4.1667 mile** out-and-back loop each hour with live timing and a single aid station at the start/finish.

The Dark Skies 100K is a point to point trail race from Seneca State Forest to Snowshoe Village, following the Allegheny and Greenbrier River trails and passing Bald Knob and the Green Bank Observatory with about 11,500 ft of elevation gain..

A 5K run and walk beside the Cacapon River during Wardensville Spring Fest, supporting the Junior Crew program at Farms Work Wonders with age-division awards and same-day registration available.

A 5-mile urban obstacle race in downtown Wheeling with 20+ obstacles, heats of up to 175 people, and a post-race party. Open to participants aged 16 and older on May 24, 2026.

A 3 km downhill run at Seneca Rocks during the Fourest Festival. The mostly gravel course follows Roy Gap Road between quartzite ridges and crosses the Potomac River, starting at Fourth Moon Camp and finishing at the Seneca Rocks Discovery..

Experience the beauty of Kanawha State Forest during the Big Timber Trot trail races. Runners follow winding forest roads and steady climbs on a course starting and finishing at Shelter 6.

Compete in the State Games of West Virginia at Heritage Farm with 11K and 5K trail races. This official qualifier offers runners the chance to earn a spot at the State Games of America while enjoying Appalachian scenery.

A trail running event at Wolf Creek Trails in Fayetteville offering a 10 km run and a 5 km run or walk, with start and finish at Bridge Brew Works and packet pick-up and post-race gathering at the brewery.

Experience the diverse terrain of Barboursville Park on wooded single track and flat paths along the Guyandotte River. Choose between 4 and 10 mile distances featuring scenic valley overlooks and technical trail sections.

Experience the beauty of New River Gorge National Park at this trail festival in West Virginia. Choose from distances ranging from a 5k to a 50k ultra while exploring forested trails and river views.

A 40 mile trail run in Davis, West Virginia on June 20th, 2026 that crosses Monongahela National Forest and Dolly Sods. The 22nd edition covers plateau terrain, bogs, woodland paths, and rocky plains.

A non-competitive mud run for women and girls ages 10 and up at ACE Adventure Resort on June 20, 2026, offering a one mile and a five kilometer course with obstacles, live music, finish line amenities and on-site facilities.

A free 5K and 10K event at Chief Logan State Park on June 20, 2026. The 5K uses flat paved road for running or walking while the 10K follows multiple named trails and finishes near the Museum in the Park.

A trail race at Canaan Valley State Park on June 27, 2026, offering single 5.9 mile and double 11.8 mile options on the Promised Land Trail, limited to 200 runners with awards and finisher shirts and medals.