Trail Running calendar near Charleston 2026-2027

A 5K trail run on PikeView High School's home cross country course with proceeds supporting the PikeView Cross Country Team, awards, and post race refreshments.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle racing at Summit at Bechtel Reserve featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, kids races, an obstacle workshop and spectator access.

Trail races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Oak Hill, WV include a 10K and half marathon on winding, technical summer trails. The event is part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend and uses gun time for results.

A 100K trail race and three-person relay at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane WV, run over six 10.3 mile single-track loops with a $10,000 solo prize purse.

Experience the trails of Mountwood Park in Waverly West Virginia. Participants can choose between a half marathon or 5K distance through scenic forest terrain with awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.

Trail races at ACE Adventure Resort on September 26, 2026 feature a full marathon, half marathon and 5K plus camping, medals, shirts and a post-race burrito buffet.

Dingess Tunnel and Trail 5K in Dingess WV is a 3 mile race through the 1892 tunnel with parking at Muncy Bottom and an official T shirt while supplies last.

A point to point 15K at Babcock State Park on October 10 2026 with long trail sections along Mann's Creek Gorge, fall colors, two aid stations and shuttle service.

Experience a trail run through the rolling hills of Kanawha State Forest with 13.1 mile and 7K options. This event features forest roads and wooded routes as part of the unique Cryptid Race Series.

A 100 mile out-and-back ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, featuring single-track, rail-to-trail sections and historic mining ruins. Runners have 32 hours to finish and may use designated crew and pacer aid stations.

24 hour and 12 hour endurance event at Belfry High School on a one mile loop with chip timing, rucksack division, team and individual categories.

A trail event at Kanawha State Forest on January 9, 2027 offering 25K and 50K options on a 15.8 mile loop with mostly single track and specified aid station and time limit details.

A multi-day endurance event in Williamson WV with 47 hour and 35 hour options on a flat 2.05 mile loop, offering solo and team entries, ruck divisions, camping and on-site aid.

A 6 mile road race across the New River Gorge near Fayetteville, WV, with an 800 foot descent and climb, a short trail finish, closed roads, chip timing, and a post-race brunch at Adventures on the Gorge.

A point-to-point trail event through New River Gorge National Park on May 16, 2027, offering 50 Mile and 50K ultra options plus relay, ruck, pacer, and virtual entries, finishing in historic Thurmond, West Virginia.

Last Runner Standing Backyard Ultra in Williamson, WV on May 28, 2027, run on a measured 4.1667 mile out and back loop.