Trail Running calendar near Belington 2026-2027

A measured 100 mile loop in Fort Valley, Virginia, through the Massanutten Mountains and Shenandoah River Valley with 14 climbs and about 14,000 feet of elevation gain. There is a 24 hour cutoff for the silver buckle and 28 hours to finish.

A point to point trail event on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail offering a 70.5 mile race, a 50K and relays. Registration opens unannounced in late November or early December and fields are limited.

Experience a 40 mile ultramarathon through the Monongahela National Forest and Dolly Sods Wilderness. This trail run features the natural beauty of West Virginia with a route based around the Canaan Valley Resort State Park.

A trail race in Canaan Valley State Park on June 27, 2026 with one loop of 5.9 miles or two loops for 11.8 miles on the Promised Land Trail, about 350 feet elevation gain per loop. Field is limited to 200 runners.

A pet-friendly 5k at Snowshoe Mountain on July 5, 2026, presented by The North Face. The route runs through the woods and the Village of Snowshoe and allows participants to run or walk with their dogs.

A summer trail ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest offering 50k and 25k on rocky, technical trails with a 7.9+ mile loop. The 50k includes almost 6,000 feet of elevation gain and multiple aid stations.

An overnight team relay at Big Bear Lake in Bruceton Mills, WV, with tree-lined trails through ferns and pines. Teams of 2, 4, or 8 cover 117 miles total over two days and one night, with camping and village amenities.

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.

Free trail race at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026, with distances from 5 miles to 50 miles. The marked course is a 10 mile figure 8 loop with a central aid station and about 175 ft elevation gain per mile.

Trail races at Douthat State Park featuring a roughly 13-mile loop used for a 50K, marathon, half marathon, and a six-mile race, with multiple aid stations, loop-based finisher rules, and limited field sizes.

A 6.2 mile mountain run on country roads and trails in Helvetia, West Virginia, with a non competitive 2 mile walk and a 250 yard kids run for ages 10 and under. Registration and fees vary by event.

A multi-distance trail running festival in the Shenandoah Valley offering 100M, 100K, 50K and 21K races on technical mountain terrain with UTMB World Series and Western States qualification.

Trail event at Seven Bends State Park with a roughly 10 mile mixed terrain loop and distances from 10 mile to 100 mile plus a Last Man Standing Ruck. The event uses sequential cutoffs, has specific pacer rules, and aid station drop procedur..

A 33.3 mile single loop trail run in the George Washington National Forest featuring a climb of Big Schloss with 360 degree views and three aid stations. Entry is limited to 60 runners and opens August 3, 2026.

Experience the RAF Trail Race Series at Coopers Rock State Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Support a meaningful cause while enjoying looping trail courses and a vibrant community atmosphere in West Virginia.

An annual flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County WV, held October 4, 2026. Proceeds support trail maintenance and local athletic activities.

A three day stage race around Spruce Knob in Circleville WV featuring a 50k, a 50 mile, a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5k. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 16, 2026.

A weekend of obstacle racing at Massanutten Resort with 5K and 10K courses, a kids race and spectator tickets. The mountain course uses rocky trails and steep climbs and lodging and service member discounts are available.

A New Year's Day 5K run/walk in Bridgeport, WV at the Bridge Sports Complex on 01/01/2027. Entry fee $35, same day $40 cash or check, awards for top three men and women, age groups and on-site stretch sessions; donations collected.

A single-day endurance walk at Massanutten with four distance options from 7 to 28 miles, optional ruck weights, and an advanced ridgeline segment that opens in safe weather. Finish within ten hours to earn awards.