Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2025-2026

Set along the scenic Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon and its companion half-marathon offer a flat, fast, rail-trail experience. The 26.2-mile marathon is a point-to-point race..

West Virginia Trilogy The West Virginia Trilogy is a three-day stage race on and around Spruce Knob, on the Eastern Continental Divide. It takes place over Columbus Day weekend, October 10–12, 2025, and is hosted by the West Virginia Mounta..

The RAF Trail Race Series, held in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, is a trail running event hosted at Coopers Rock State Park in honor of Robin Ames. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including 50K, 25K, 10K,..

Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K is a fall trail-running event held in Kanawha State Forest near Charleston, West Virginia. It offers two distances: a Half Marathon Trail Run and a 7K Trail Run. The Half Marathon starts and finishes ne..

The Philip Barbour Zombie Run is a themed 5K race held in Philippi, West Virginia, at Philip Barbour High School. The course features wooded trails "infested with zombies," creating a fun and spooky atmosphere for participants. In addition..

Rim to River 100 is a 100 mile trail ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, weaving between the canyon rim and river with waterfalls, whitewater and scenic overlooks. A tough but stunning race that benefits Adventure Appalachi..

All of the Colors Trail Race or Hike is held in Charleston, West Virginia, at Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum. The 5-mile trail race or hike invites participants to run or walk through green lanes and single-track woodland borders,..

Event overview Races take place at the Green Bank Science Center on the Green Bank Observatory campus. Courses pass fields, wooded single track, and site roads and provide views of observatory telescopes, including the Robert C. Byrd Green..

Event details Frozen Sasquatch is a trail race held on January 10, 2026, in Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, West Virginia (7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston, WV 25314). The event offers two distances: 25k 50k The 25k follows a..

Cabin Fever 50K is a 50-kilometer point-to-point ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. The course starts in downtown Fayetteville and finishes at Hawks Nest State Park, delivering winter scenery from expansive..

New River Gorge Trifecta is a calendar-year endurance challenge in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. It comprises three races, distances, seasons, and formats: Cabin Fever 50K (point-to-point), Falling Water 100K (four 25K loops..

Conquer The Wall is an endurance weekend on a flat 2.05 mile loop along the West Williamson flood wall in Williamson WV. Choose 47 hr or 35 hr formats solo, with a relay team, or in the ruck division for a community challenge.

Falling Water Ultras takes place near ACE Adventure Resort in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. The race offers 100K solo, 50K solo, and 100K relays (2- or 4-person) with 24-hour and 12-hour cutoffs. The course features four 15...

New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a 6-mile road race held near Fayetteville, WV. Organized by Active Southern West Virginia at Adventures on the Gorge, the course starts on the south rim, descends into the gorge bottom to cross the river,..

Take on 6 or 12 hour trail challenge around a rugged loop at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont WV, featuring scenic climbs and varied terrain. Enjoy stocked aid, artist shirts and awards while supporting The Innocent Lives Foundation.

Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is a point-to-point trail race through New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. Competitors choose among 50 Mile Ultra, 50K Ultra, or 50 Mile Relay (teams of 2–4) finishing in Thurmond, a historic r..

Run the rugged trails around Snowshoe Village at West Virginia Trail Fest, with races from a 1 mile kids run up to 100K through scenic Monongahela National Forest. Expect big climbs, sweeping views and festival fun across a lively May weeke..

The Dark Skies 100K is a challenging point-to-point trail race held in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, as part of the West Virginia Trail Fest. Starting at Seneca State Forest headquarters, the course features stunning views as runners pa..

Highlands Sky 40M is West Virginia’s premier ultramarathon, hosted by West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners. The 21st edition centers at Canaan Valley Resort State Park in Davis, WV, and covers 40 miles primarily through the Monongahela Nati..

West Virginia Trail Experience - Spartan Trail (Aug 30, 2026) The event takes place at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, West Virginia, adjacent to the New River Gorge. It is a trail running event presented by Spartan Trail on Aug 30, 20..