Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2025-2026

The Miner's Lady 8 Hour Endurance Race is held in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, where the Blue Ridge Mountains meet the Shenandoah River. This challenging event features an 8-hour timed run on a scenic 10K loop course with 850 feet of elevation gain. The trail includes crushed gravel, single track,..

The Wild Turkey Trail Runs is a free trail running event held at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont, West Virginia. Scheduled for August 23, 2025, it offers multiple distance options including 5 miles, 10 miles, 25K, 50K, and a challenging 50-mile race. The course features a moderately difficult..

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 the race consisting of six 10.3-mile single-track loops. The event off..

The Country Roads Trail Run takes place at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, West Virginia, near the iconic New River Gorge. This scenic trail running event offers two race distances: a 10K and a half marathon (21K). The course features varied terrain, including wide singletrack trails, steep..

The Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk takes place at Cacapon State Park in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. This early fall event features an easy 5K course along the Rock & Roll Trail, suitable for runners and walkers of all levels. The scenic trail highlights the natural beauty of the area, making it a..

The Helvetia 10k Mountain Run is an annual trail race held in Helvetia, West Virginia, a small Swiss mountain community in southern Randolph County. Celebrating its 26th running in 2025, the event features a 6.2-mile course on country roads and trails that follow portions of an original Swiss settle..

The Final Countdown Tribute is a unique running event held at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg, WV. The race features a 1.33-mile loop on a smooth, well-maintained grass trail with gentle hills. Runners must complete each lap within a decreasing time limit, starting at 20 minutes and shortening by 20 se..

The Mountwood Challenge Trail Race takes place in Mountwood Park near Waverly, West Virginia, about 15 miles east of Parkersburg on U.S. Route 50. This event features a 10-mile trail race and 5K trail races, including a run and a walk.The 10-mile race has a 4-hour time limit, with participants excee..

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 CAMC Foundation WeCANClimb 5k Trail Run and 2.5 Mile Trail Hike is held at Kanawha State Forest, located seven miles south of Charleston, West Virginia. This event offers participants a scenic outdoor experience through one of the state's popular hiking and biking trail networks. The 5k trail ru..

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 challenging three-day stage race held in Circleville, WV, on Spruce Knob, the state's highest peak, within the Monongahela National Forest. The event features three distances: a 50-kilometer run on day one, a 50-mile run on day two, and a 13.1-mile half marathon on day..

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, 5K, a 1-mile fun run, and a 50K relay option for teams of fi..

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 to the main 5K run/walk, there is a Zombie Fun Run designed..

The Rim to River 100 is a challenging 100-mile trail race held in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, known as the state's first and only 100-mile trail event. The out-and-back course features winding single-track trails and rail-to-trail sections, repeatedly descending from the rim of the..

The Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge in Williamson, West Virginia, is a demanding ultra-running event held on a flat, paved 2.05-mile loop along the West Williamson flood wall and Southern WV Community and Technical College campus. Participants can choose between 35-hour and 47-hour race options..

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a scenic 6-mile road running event held in Fayetteville, West Virginia, within the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve. The course starts on the south rim, descends 1,300 feet to cross the New River, then climbs 1,300 feet to the opposite rim, featuring..

The EHQ Valley Falls 12 Hour is an endurance running event held at Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, West Virginia. Participants tackle a challenging ~5.25-mile loop featuring 750 feet of vertical gain, with a mix of gravel service roads, single-track trails, streams, rocky climbs, and scenic wat..

The Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is a unique trail running event held in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, finishing in the historic railroad town of Thurmond. Scheduled for May 17, 2026, it offers multiple race options including a 50-mile ultra starting in Montgomery, a 50K starti..

The West Virginia Trail Fest is an annual family-friendly trail running event held in May in Pocahontas County, WV, known for its mountainous terrain. The festival features multiple race distances including a challenging 100K, 60K, 30K, 5K, and a 1-mile kids run. Runners experience rugged courses wi..