Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2025-2026

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 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 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..

New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run 2025, held at ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia, offers three trail distances: full marathon, half marathon, and a 5K, all set against the stunning New River Gorge. The event emphasizes adventure and scenic gorge trails, welcoming runners of all levels t..

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 starting at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and finishing at..

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 Mountain Trail Runners with race headquarters at the Spruce Knob Mountain Center’s 400-..

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..

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 near the Gift Shop and follows a forest route that weaves alon..

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..

Rim to River 100 is a 100-mile trail race staged in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. The out-and-back course blends winding single-track and rail-to-trail segments, sending runners from the gorge rim down to the New River banks and back again. The route showcases waterfalls, whitewater,..

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, with open ridge tops that offer sweeping views of the Kanawh..

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 single loop of the course; the 50k is two laps of that loop. The course..

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 ridgelines on single-track, past waterfalls, and along the N..

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), and Rim to River 100 (out-and-back). Finish all three in..

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..

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 15.5-mile loops on ACE trails and park terrain, delivering abou..

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, then finishes with a short trail segment on the opposite rim..

EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour is a trail endurance event held at Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, West Virginia. Runners cover a clockwise ~5.25-mile loop with about 750 feet of elevation gain, featuring gravel service roads, single-track trails, streams, rocky climbs, and rolling terrain past th..

Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is a point-to-point trail event in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. Options include a 50 Mile Ultra, a 50K Ultra, and a 50 Mile Relay (teams of 2–4) finishing in the historic ghost town of Thurmond. The course blends about 12 miles of paved road with r..

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..