Trail Running calendar near Charleston 2026-2027

A calendar-year endurance challenge in New River Gorge National Park featuring three races over three seasons. Entry covers all three events, is limited to 50 spots, and includes finisher awards while supporting Adventure Appalachia.

A winter point to point 50K across New River Gorge National Park featuring ridgeline single track, waterfalls, and river views. Aid stations and a shuttle support runners, who must carry required winter gear and meet a ten hour limit.

Meeks Mountain Muddy Mutt is a dog friendly 15K trail race at Hurricane City Park that climbs Meeks Mountain, includes sandy and muddy trail sections, and raises funds for the Hurricane Police Department K9 Unit.

Point-to-point 50K, 25K, and 10K trail runs on March 28, 2026, from Fraziers Bottom to Camp Arrowhead near Ona, WV, following mostly single-track trails through three counties with ridges, creeks, bridges, and a waterfall.

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.

Explore the rugged trails and dramatic coastal views of Deception Pass State Park. This event offers a half marathon and a 10K, both featuring technical terrain and iconic bridge crossings. Finish the day with a post-race celebration featur..

Falling Water Ultras on April 25, 2026 in the New River Gorge area offers 100K and 50K solo options plus two person and four person 100K relays. The course is four 15.5 mile loops with creek crossings, waterfalls, and about 2400 feet of cli..

A six mile rim to rim road race across the New River Gorge near Fayetteville featuring a 1300 foot descent and ascent and a steep 20 percent section. The race finishes at Adventures on the Gorge with a post race brunch.

A trail run event in Ohio's Wayne National Forest featuring a hilly 5K and a family-friendly 1-mile run. The event awards medals for top finishers and raises funds for cross-country teams.

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.

A trail event at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, WV supporting a scholarship fund and the local Marine Corps League. Features 5K and 10K runs, a 5K walk, and a 5K ruck with participant shirts and medals.

A point to point trail event through New River Gorge National Park on May 17, 2026, with 50 mile, 50K, relay, ruck, pacer, and virtual options. Finish in historic Thurmond and return to the start by train.

Trail runs of 7K and 10K take place May 25, 2026 in Kanawha State Forest with start and finish at Shelter 6. Race shirts are guaranteed for registrations completed by May 15.

Run or walk through the scenic Wolf Creek Trails at the Howlin' Trails event on June 5th. Choose between a 5K walk/run or a 10K trail run starting from Bridge Brew Works. All participants get a race shirt, and proceeds support community fit..

Run the trails of America's newest national park. The New River Gorge Trail Festival offers multiple distances through scenic West Virginia terrain, from a 5k to a 50k. Experience views of the gorge on a course with significant elevation ga..

The Gritty Chix Mud Run is a non-competitive, women-focused event at ACE Adventure Resort. Participants can tackle a 5K or 1-mile course filled with obstacles and mud pits. The day includes a post-run party and supports a community cause.

Trail races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia feature winding technical singletrack, off trail sections, and steep climbs. Distances include a 10K and a half marathon as part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend.

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.

This trail run at West Virginia's ACE Adventure Resort features marathon, half marathon, and 5K distances through the scenic New River Gorge. All finishers get a medal and a post-race burrito buffet, with free camping included for participa..

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..