Trail Running calendar near Fayette County 2024-2025

The Kanawha Trace Darkness Falls Haunted Night Trail Run is an exciting 5K event taking place on October 18, 2024, at Camp Arrowhead in Ona, WV. This family-friendly run invites participants to explore the haunted trails while enjoying a bonfire with marshmallows before the race. Registration is ava..

The KSF Fall Classic Trail Half Marathon, part of the Kanawha State Forest Race Series, will take place in Charleston, WV. This scenic half marathon features a challenging trail course that begins and ends at Shelter #4 near the Gift Shop. Participants can register online, with pricing tiers availab..

The Rim to River 100 is a unique 100-mile trail race set in the stunning New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. As the first and only 100-mile race in the state, it features an out-and-back course that combines winding single track and rail-to-trail paths, offering breathtaking views of wat..

The Brush Mountain Breakdown Trail Race, scheduled for October 26, 2024, offers participants a choice of three trail running events: a 12-mile race, a 7-mile race, and a 5K race. Set in the scenic Pandapas Pond trail system within the Jefferson National Forest, the course features challenging terrai..

The North Mountain Trail Marathon is an inaugural running event set in New Castle, VA, featuring a challenging 26-mile course with significant elevation gain, touted as one of the hardest trail marathons in the U.S. Designed for runners, hikers, and ruckers, the marathon emphasizes a 100% finishing ..

The Black Gold 24hr and 12hr Endurance Challenge is an exciting running event held at Belfry High School in Belfry, KY. Participants can choose to run for either 24 or 12 hours on a flat, 1-mile course that loops around the school’s track and parking lot. The event features chip timing to accurately..

The 5Katie is an annual running event held in Hurricane, West Virginia, designed to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer. Scheduled for November 16, 2024, the event features a 10K trail race, a 5K run/walk, and a 2K untimed walk. All proceeds benefit the care and treatment of children wi..

The Green Bank Turkey Trot is a hybrid running event taking place on November 30, 2024, featuring both in-person and virtual options. Participants can choose to complete a 5K, 10K, or a 1K Gobble Wobble for children aged 8 and under. The in-person race will start at the Green Bank Science Center, wi..

The New River Gorge Trail Festival - Winter Edition is an exciting running event taking place in Fayetteville, West Virginia. Scheduled for December 7, 2024, the festival features two main races: the New River Gorge 50k and the New River Gorge Half Marathon. Participants will have the unique opportu..

The Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50k/25k is an annual trail running event held in Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, WV. Scheduled for January 4, 2025, this race features two distances: a 25k and a 50k, with the latter consisting of two loops of a 15.8-mile course. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails ..

The MMTA Crush Run is a running event taking place in Hurricane, West Virginia, featuring a variety of races including a 10-mile trail run, a 5k run or hike, and a Kids' Run. Scheduled for February 8, 2025, the event aims to support the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance, with all proceeds going towards ..

The New River Gorge Trifecta is an endurance challenge held in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia, featuring three races across different distances and seasons. Participants must complete the Cabin Fever 50K, Falling Water 100K, and Rim to River 100 within the same calendar year to earn th..

The Cabin Fever 50K is a challenging winter trail running event set in the scenic New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. Participants will embark on a point-to-point course starting in downtown Fayetteville and ending at ACE Adventure Resort, featuring diverse terrain including ridgeline sing..

The Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge, taking place in Williamson, WV, offers participants a unique opportunity to test their endurance over 35 or 47 hours on a flat, paved 2.05-mile loop. Scheduled for March 7-9, 2025, the event allows individual runners and relay teams of 2 or 3 to compete, wit..

Falling Water Ultras is an exciting ultra-running event taking place at ACE Adventure Resort in New River Gorge National Park, WV. Participants can choose from various race formats, including solo 100K, solo 50K, and relays for two or four runners. The course features four 15.5-mile loops with stunn..

The West Virginia Trail Fest is an annual trail running event held in Pocahontas County, known for its mountainous terrain. Scheduled for May 9-10, 2025, the festival features a variety of races including a 100K, 60K, 30K, 5K, and a kids' fun run. Participants can enjoy additional activities such as..

The Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is an exciting running event set in the scenic New River Gorge National Park. Participants can choose from various distances, including a 50K, a 50K Ruck, and a 50-mile race, with options for both competitive and relay formats. The course features a mix of pave..

The Coalfields Backyard Ultra is a unique running event held in Williamson, West Virginia, during Memorial Day weekend. This Bronze Ticket race, sanctioned by Lazarus Lake, features a "Last Runner Standing" format where participants run a 4.1667-mile loop every hour. The event challenges runners to ..

The Jackson River Scenic Trail Marathon, Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k is a running event taking place in Covington, Virginia, on June 14, 2025. The USATF certified course starts and ends at the Intervale Trail Head, following a scenic route along the Jackson River. Participants can enjoy a smooth, mos..