Trail Running calendar near Charleston 2026-2027

Hit the hand built single track of Meeks Mountain Trails at the MMTA Crush Run in Hurricane WV on Feb 7 2026, with 10 mile and 5k trail courses plus a kids' fun run. All proceeds support the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance.

Take on the NRG Trifecta: three endurance races in New River Gorge National Park completed in one year. Limited to 50 entrants, the series secures your spots and supports Adventure Appalachia; finishers receive a custom buckle and jacket.

Cabin Fever 50K is a winter point to point ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, with ridgeline single track, waterfalls, and a finish beneath the New River Gorge Bridge. Scenic, supported, and offering a finisher medal.

The Meeks Mountain Muddy Mutt 15k will take place in Hurricane on Saturday 21 March 2026. You can run 15 kilometers.

Run the Kanawha Trace Trail, a point to point course through ridges, creeks, tunnels and a scenic waterfall, finishing at Camp Arrowhead in Ona, West Virginia. Choose 10K, 25K or 50K on classic single track terrain.

A trail event at Lake Hope State Park and Zaleski State Forest offering a 13.1 mile and a 5 mile singletrack course with substantial elevation gain, wooden finisher awards, a race shirt, and limited-field registration.

Trail races at Deception Pass State Park offering a half marathon, a 10K and a combined double totaling 19.3 miles. Courses run on single track trails, bluffs and coastal sections and cross the historic Deception Pass Bridge with sea views.

Trail ultramarathon at ACE Adventure Resort in New River Gorge with 50K, 100K solo or relay options across four scenic loops. Enjoy riverside views, creek crossings, onsite camping and big climbs for a true backcountry challenge.

Run a scenic 6 mile rim to rim course across New River Gorge, featuring a big descent and climb and a finish at Adventures on the Gorge rim side pool. Post race catered brunch and proceeds support Active SWV programs.

Thunderbunny Trail Races on May 9, 2026 in Strouds Run State Park near Athens Ohio offers 50K, 25K and 11K courses on mostly singletrack with varied hills, a lake loop and designated aid stations.

Join the Cpl. Fulks Memorial Trail Race at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane City Park on May 9, 2026, with 5K, 10K, 5K walk and 5K ruck options for all abilities. Proceeds fund a scholarship in honor of Cpl William B. Fulks and support lo..

Experience a point to point trail challenge through New River Gorge National Park to historic Thurmond, WV on May 17, 2026. Choose 50 mile, 50K or relay options and catch the Amtrak back from the finish for a scenic return.

Run the Wolf Creek Trails for the Howlin' Trails 5K or 10K on June 5 in Fayetteville WV, starting at Bridge Brew Works. Enjoy chip timing, finisher perks, and family fun while supporting Active SWV Kids Run Clubs.

The New River Gorge Trail Festival will take place in Fayetteville from Friday 19 June 2026 to Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run between 5 and 50 kilometers.

A non-competitive mud run at ACE Adventure Resort on June 20, 2026, offering a 1-mile and a 5K course with obstacles, on-site showers and post-run live music. Open to girls 10 and up and participants of all genders, with a portion of procee..

Trail 10K and half marathon through varied singletrack and steep climbs at Summit Bechtel Reserve near New River Gorge. The weekend also includes Spartan obstacle races, team entry options, and a service member discount.

A 100K trail race and three-person relay on Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, WV, run as six 10.3-mile single-track loops with a $10,000 prize purse and a $1,000 course record bonus.

Trail races of marathon, half marathon and 5K run at ACE Adventure Resort in the New River Gorge on September 26, 2026. Registration includes camping, finisher medals, a race shirt if entered by 8/31/25, and a burrito buffet.

A 100-mile out-and-back ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, starting and ending at ACE Adventure Resort. The varied route includes single track, rail-to-trail, historic ruins, about 12,000 ft of ascent, and a 32 hour time l..