Trail Running calendar near Fairmont 2025-2026

Kick off the year on the trails with Chill in the Hills, a New Year's Day 5k run or walk at Bridge Sports Complex in Bridgeport WV. Early registrants snag a free event beanie and the race joins the Bridge to Victory Race Series.

Kick off the year at the New Year's Resolution Run in Oakdale, PA on January 1 with a flat, fast 5K on the Panhandle Trail and a family one mile walk. Register by December 31 to claim a commemorative coffee mug for the first 150 and run wit..

Winterfells Challenge is a January Strava event where runners score points for miles and climbs. Pick the 13 mile Full with six climbs or the hill focused 6 mile Mini and compete on the leaderboard. Frozen Goat Challenge on February 7 invi..

Winterfells Challenge is a January Strava event where runners score points for miles and climbs. Pick the 13 mile Full with six climbs or the hill focused 6 mile Mini and compete on the leaderboard. Frozen Goat Challenge on February 7 invi..

Free, nonprofit run in Pittsburgh on March 7, 2026: a roughly 30k urban route that climbs 50 city staircases across the Northside. Low key and self supported, donations go to Riverview Park programs.

Soles for Songs 5K in Oakdale, PA supports the South Hills Children’s Choir scholarship fund. Run a scenic out and back on the Panhandle rail trail from Helicon Brewing, then enjoy refreshments and community spirit.

The Rotary Lake 5k Trail Walk/Run will take place in Barnesville on Saturday 28 March 2026. You can run 5 kilometers.

UltraTrax Wisp is a timed trek around Deep Creek Lake at Wisp Resort with ridgeline climbs and panoramic lake views on 7 mile loops. Finish your distance within 10 hours to earn commemorative swag and enjoy a post trek celebration.

Run the flat, fast Yough River Trail at the Boston Trail Half Marathon and 5K in Elizabeth Township, PA on April 18, 2026. Enjoy medals, pacers in the half, and a family friendly 5K while supporting local trail upkeep.

Experience a nighttime trail run at Coopers Rock State Forest on April 25 with scenic overlooks and rugged singletrack in a 50 km ultra or a 21 km half marathon. Bring a headlamp and backup for big climbs and unforgettable views.

Run through spring blossoms and boulder strewn single track at the Redbud Trail Challenge, a rugged 5K or 10K on OWBC's forested hills featuring the Nehemiah suspension bridge. Proceeds support Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp.

Run the rugged 5.25 mile loop at Valley Falls State Park on May 9 in 6 or 12 hour formats, with rocky climbs, stream crossings and scenic waterfall views. A challenging trail race that benefits the Innocent Lives Foundation.

Join West Virginia Trail Fest in Snowshoe Village for a weekend of scenic trail races from a kids 1M to a 100K with fire tower and observatory views. Enjoy music, markets, kids activities and a ride on the Cass Railroad.

West Virginia Trail Fest is a family friendly trail running festival each May around Snowshoe in Pocahontas County, with scenic forest and single track races for all ages. Enjoy kids activities, a historic train ride and community fun.

Experience the rugged beauty of Laurel Ridge State Park at the Laurel Highlands Ultra in Ohiopyle. Run point to point along the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail with 70.5 mile and 50K solo and relay options for adventurous runners.

Run the Highlands Sky 40M, a 40 mile trail ultra through Canaan Valley and the Monongahela National Forest on the Saturday before Father's Day. Rugged plateaus, rocky plains, bogs and mountain meadows make for a scenic but demanding early s..

Join Hell Hath No Hurry at Settler's Cabin Park on June 27, 2026 for scenic trail races from 10K to a 50 mile epic. Every finisher gets custom technical socks and a handcrafted award, with podium prizes for top men and women.

Run a scenic single 5.9 mile loop or a double 11.8 mile loop on the Promised Land Trail in Canaan Valley State Park near Davis WV. All finishers get a medal and McClumsy shirt plus post race snacks and a beer for 21 and older.

Join the Steel City Human vs Horse at Hillman State Park on August 1, 2026, where runners and horseback riders start together to tackle scenic single track, gravel and meadow trails in 20k, 50k or 50 mile options. Camping available.

Steel City Human vs Horse invites runners and horseback riders to Hillman State Park to race side by side across scenic 20k, 50k, and 50 mile courses. A pre race safety meeting is required and camping is available for horses and people.