Trail Running calendar near Charleston 2026-2027

Compete in the State Games of West Virginia at Heritage Farm with 11K and 5K trail races. This official qualifier offers runners the chance to earn a spot at the State Games of America while enjoying Appalachian scenery.

A trail running event at Wolf Creek Trails in Fayetteville offering a 10 km run and a 5 km run or walk, with start and finish at Bridge Brew Works and packet pick-up and post-race gathering at the brewery.

Experience the diverse terrain of Barboursville Park on wooded single track and flat paths along the Guyandotte River. Choose between 4 and 10 mile distances featuring scenic valley overlooks and technical trail sections.

MOV Out of the Darkness 5K supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on June 13, 2026 in Parkersburg, WV. The 5K is an out and back on the North Bend Rail Trail with gravel surface; finishers receive a cooling towel and medals..

Experience the beauty of New River Gorge National Park at this trail festival in West Virginia. Choose from distances ranging from a 5k to a 50k ultra while exploring forested trails and river views.

A non-competitive mud obstacle event at ACE Adventure Resort on June 20, 2026, offering a 1 mile and a 5K woodland course open to ages 10 and up. The day includes showers, live music, a photo contest, and proceeds that support a charity.

A free 5K and 10K event at Chief Logan State Park on June 20, 2026. The 5K uses flat paved road for running or walking while the 10K follows multiple named trails and finishes near the Museum in the Park.

A two lap trail event at McDonough Wildlife Refuge in Vienna WV on July 18, 2026. The course is a 4 mile loop through forest and duck marshes with up to 430 feet elevation gain per loop and at least two aid stations.

An inaugural trail race in Pipestem, West Virginia, opening the WV State Water Festival. Three lap-based courses of 19.5, 13, and 6.5 miles are offered, with awards for overall winners and more course details to follow.

A weekend obstacle race at Summit Bechtel Reserve on August 29-30, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races across steep, varied terrain with water features and a large suspension bridge offering valley views.

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 at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, West Virginia, offered solo or as a three person relay. The route is six 10.3 mile single track loops and the solo event features a $10,000 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 in the New River Gorge at ACE Adventure Resort on September 26, 2026. The event offers a full marathon, half marathon, and 5K with camping, finisher medals, race shirts for early registrants, and a burrito buffet after the race.

Experience the seasonal beauty of Babcock State Park during a point to point 15K trail run. Navigate deep canyons and rhododendron tunnels while enjoying peak autumn foliage and historic milestones.

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.

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 looped endurance event on a flat, paved 2.05 mile course in Williamson WV offering 47 hour and 35 hour formats, solo and team entries, a 25 lb ruck division, on site food and camping, and ankle bracelet timing.

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race will take place in Lansing on Saturday 1 May 2027. You can run 6 miles.