Trail Running calendar near Belington 2025-2026

Kick off the year on the trails with Chill in the Hills, a New Year's Day 5k run or walk at Bridge Sports Complex in Bridgeport WV. Early registrants snag a free event beanie and the race joins the Bridge to Victory Race Series.

Tackle a 41 mile trail ultra in the Shenandoah Valley with about 8,000 feet of climbing, waterfalls and dramatic cliff overlooks. Limited to 125 runners, this remote loop offers aid stations and a 13 hour 15 minute cutoff.

UltraTrax Wisp at Wisp Resort in McHenry MD on April 11, 2026 invites runners to tackle 7, 14, 21 or 28 mile loops over scenic ridgelines and ski runs with almost 2,000 ft of climbing. Aid, timing, finisher swag and a post race party await.

Experience a nighttime trail run at Coopers Rock State Forest on April 25 with scenic overlooks and rugged singletrack in a 50 km ultra or a 21 km half marathon. Bring a headlamp and backup for big climbs and unforgettable views.

Run the rugged 5.25 mile loop at Valley Falls State Park on May 9 in 6 or 12 hour formats, with rocky climbs, stream crossings and scenic waterfall views. A challenging trail race that benefits the Innocent Lives Foundation.

Join West Virginia Trail Fest in Snowshoe Village for a weekend of scenic trail races from a kids 1M to a 100K with fire tower and observatory views. Enjoy music, markets, kids activities and a ride on the Cass Railroad.

West Virginia Trail Fest is a family friendly trail running festival each May around Snowshoe in Pocahontas County, with scenic forest and single track races for all ages. Enjoy kids activities, a historic train ride and community fun.

The Old Dominion is a 100 mile loop through the Massanutten Mountains, offering rugged climbs and mixed road and trail terrain. Part of the Grand Slam of Ultrarunning, it runs June 6, 2026 with a 24 hour silver buckle cutoff.

Experience the rugged beauty of Laurel Ridge State Park at the Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle. Run point to point along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail with 70.5 mile and 50K solo and relay options for adventurous runners.

Experience Highlands Sky 40M, a rugged 40 mile ultramarathon through West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest and dramatic Dolly Sods. Based at Canaan Valley in mid June, expect wild mountain trails and unforgettable views.

Challenge yourself on the scenic Promised Land Trail in Canaan Valley State Park near Davis WV on June 27, 2026 with a 5.9 mile loop or an 11.8 mile double loop. All finishers get a medal and McClumsy T shirt, plus post race snacks and beer..

Run the Odyssey Trail Rampage at Douthat State Park on Sept 12, 2026, with courses from six mile to 50K through waterfalls, creek crossings and rhododendron tunnels. Expect big climbs, chip timing, a tech shirt and a finisher mug.

The Shenandoah Zombie Run will take place in Swoope on Saturday 24 October 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.