Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2024-2025

The Rattlerock Ultra is a challenging ultra event in Northern West Virginia, offering both 50k and 25k distances on rocky, technical trails with over 5,500 feet of elevation gain. Organized by OFF THE GRID RUNNING, the race aims to promote accessibility to quality ultramarathons in the area. Held in..

The "One Mile With a Smile 12 Hour Endurance Run" is an exciting running event held at Oak Grove Lake Park in Chesapeake, VA. Participants can run as much or as little as they desire over a 12-hour period, completing laps on a scenic 1.5-mile loop that features beautiful views of the lake and surrou..

The Dog Days of Summer 15K is a trail race taking place in Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, WV, as part of the Kanawha State Forest Race Series. Participants can register for $35 until August 16, 2024, with race day registration available for $50. The course features a scenic route starting and fin..

The Wild Turkey Trail Runs is a free trail running event held at Valley Falls State Park on August 17, 2024. Participants can choose from various race distances, including a 50 miler, 50k, 25k, 10 miler, and 5 miler. The event offers optional shirts for $25, and all finishers receive free homemade m..

The Miner's Lady 8-Hour is an exciting running event set in the scenic backdrop of Harper's Ferry, WV, where the Blue Ridge mountains meet the Shenandoah River. Participants will tackle a beautiful 10K loop featuring 850 feet of elevation gain, with a mix of single track trails, waterfalls, and cree..

The Country Roads Trail Run will take place on August 25th at the Summit at Bechtel Reserve in Oak Hill, WV. Participants can choose between a Spartan Trail 10K starting at 9:45AM and a Spartan Trail Half Marathon starting at 9:30AM. The trail offers a scenic route through varied terrain, including ..

The Hurricane 100k is a challenging trail running event taking place in Hurricane, West Virginia, featuring a solo 100k race and a relay option for teams of three. Set on the scenic Meeks Mountain Trails, participants will navigate 62 miles of single-track terrain. The event boasts a total prize pur..

The Tygart Valley Half Marathon is a running event that will take place on September 14, 2024, in Belington, WV. The course will be an out-and-back format along the Tygart Valley River on a mix of gravel and paved back roads. The race will start and end at the historic Golden Rule building in downto..

The Helvetia 10k Mountain Run is a scenic 6.2-mile race held on country roads and trails in the quaint Swiss community of Helvetia, West Virginia. The event also features a non-competitive 2-mile walk and a 1/4-mile kids' run for children aged 10 and under. Participants can enjoy the picturesque lan..

The Mountwood Challenge Trail Race features a 10-mile and a 5K run/walk, set in the scenic Mountwood Park, located 15 miles east of Parkersburg, WV. Participants in the 10-mile race must be at least 15 years old and will have a 4-hour time limit, with specific routing for those exceeding 2 hours at ..

The New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run will take place in Oak Hill on Saturday 5 October 2024. You can run between 5 and 26 miles.

The RAF Trail Race Series, organized by the Robin Ames Foundation, is a trail running event held at Coopers Rock State Park in West Virginia. The event honors Robin Ames and features various race distances to accommodate all skill levels, including a 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, and a 1 Mile Fun Run. Particip..

The Greenbrier River Trail Marathon is a unique running event taking place on October 6, 2024, in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Participants can choose between a full marathon (26.2 miles) on a flat, slightly downhill course starting at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and finishing at Stillwell ..

The West Virginia Trilogy is a challenging three-day running event held on the Eastern Continental Divide, featuring a 50-kilometer run on the first day, a 50-mile run on the second day, and a 13.1-mile run on the third day. Set in the scenic Spruce Knob – Seneca Rocks National Recreation Area, the ..

The Run Wild 20 Miler & 10K, presented by Roam & Run Co., takes place at the Barboursville Soccer Complex in Barboursville, WV. The 20-mile course features a challenging mix of terrain, including fast rolling single track and rugged climbs, with a total elevation gain and loss of 2,675 feet. Runners..

The Fall Classic Trail Half Marathon is Race #4 of the Kanawha State Forest Race Series, taking place at Shelter #4 near the Gift Shop. The event offers a challenging course through various trails within the state forest. Registration opens on February 24, 2024, with prices starting at $50 and incre..

The Rim to River 100 is a unique 100-mile trail race set in the stunning New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. As the first and only 100-mile race in the state, it features an out-and-back course that combines winding single track and rail-to-trail paths, offering breathtaking views of water..

The Frozen Sasquatch Trail Race, held in Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, WV, offers 25k and 50k distances. Celebrating its 15th year, the event features a 15.8-mile loop, with 50k participants completing two loops. The race starts at 8:00 AM and provides a challenging yet scenic trail experience.P..

The New River Gorge Trifecta is an ultimate endurance challenge held in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, featuring three races across different distances and seasons. Participants tackle the Cabin Fever 50K, Falling Water 100K, and Rim to River 100 within the same calendar year. Registr..

The Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge, taking place from March 7-9, 2025, in Williamson, WV, offers participants a unique endurance experience on a flat, paved 2.05-mile loop. Competitors can choose between a 47-hour or 35-hour race, with options for solo runners or relay teams of 2 or 3. The eve..