Trail Running calendar near Fairmont 2026-2027

West Virginia Trail Fest is a weekend of trail races in Pocahontas County centered on Snowshoe Village. Races from a kids mile to a 100K traverse state parks, historic fire towers, and local landmarks.

The Dark Skies 100K is a point to point trail race from Seneca State Forest to Snowshoe Village, following the Allegheny and Greenbrier River trails and passing Bald Knob and the Green Bank Observatory with about 11,500 ft of elevation gain..

A loop-based trail event at Settlers Cabin Park using the Last Trail Standing route run in reverse. Distances range from a 5K loop to a two-loop 50K, with well-marked trails, two main aid stations, and options for hikers and trail-friendly..

A 5-mile urban obstacle race in downtown Wheeling with 20+ obstacles, heats of up to 175 people, and a post-race party. Open to participants aged 16 and older on May 24, 2026.

A 3 km downhill run at Seneca Rocks during the Fourest Festival. The mostly gravel course follows Roy Gap Road between quartzite ridges and crosses the Potomac River, starting at Fourth Moon Camp and finishing at the Seneca Rocks Discovery..

Opening Night of a three-part mid-week trail race series in Frick Park, presented by Dick's Sporting Goods. Choose a 5K or 10K with start and finish on Reynolds Street near the Frick Museum parking lot.

Experience the only ultramarathon in North Park at the South Ridge Trail Challenge. Choose from multiple distances including a 5K and a 50K relay through the scenic trails of Western Pennsylvania.

A course-free orienteering scavenger hunt through Frick Park with 10 or 20 checkpoint options and phones allowed. Local pizza and a brewery pop-up appear on Reynolds Street; registration by April 30 guarantees a race shirt.

Final race in the Frick Park Trail Race Series in Pittsburgh on one of the longest nights of the year. Choose a 5K or 10K and enjoy post-race pizza and beer vendors on Reynolds Street.

Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle PA on June 13, 2026 features point to point trail races along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, with 70.5 mile and 50K individual and relay options and published entry limits.

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..

The Highlands Sky 40 Mile Trail Run will take place in Davis on Saturday 20 June 2026. You can run 40 miles.

A community trail event at Historic Beatty Park on June 20, 2026 featuring a 5K run, 5K walk, a Tot Trot for ages 3 to 6, and a race shirt option, with wooded trails, small bridges, a creek crossing, and age-group awards.

An untimed 5 km fun run that starts and ends at Altered Genius Brewing Trailside Taproom on June 20, 2026, featuring a mapped course, a complimentary craft beverage, event swag or pint glass, live music, and a raffle benefiting 412 FOOD RES..

Test your endurance on a scenic 10 km trail loop through Settlers Cabin Park with distances ranging from 10 km to 50 miles. Enjoy a community atmosphere with full aid station support and a post race cookout for runners and families.

Trail race on the Promised Land Trail behind Canaan Valley Resort offering a one-loop 5.9 mile and a two-loop 11.8 mile option. The field is limited to 200 participants and entrants receive a T-shirt and finisher medal.

A pet-friendly 5k at Snowshoe Mountain on July 5, 2026, presented by The North Face. The route runs through the woods and the Village of Snowshoe and allows participants to run or walk with their dogs.

A new trail event on the Coal & Coke Trail near Mt Pleasant, PA, offering 30- and 10-mile options on a flat, crushed-gravel 5 mile out-and-back loop with two aid stations, handmade medals, and a raccoon theme.

Trail races through Duff Park and Pleasant Valley Park in Murrysville, PA, featuring single track, water crossings, natural obstacles, and varied elevation. Two distance options are offered: 10K and 20K.

The 2nd Annual McDonough Trail Race in Vienna WV uses a scenic 4 mile loop through forests and duck marshes with up to 430 feet elevation gain per loop. Runners do two laps and walkers one; the race is part of the River City Runners and Wal..