Trail Running calendar near Helvetia 2025-2026

Event overview Races take place at the Green Bank Science Center on the Green Bank Observatory campus. Courses pass fields, wooded single track, and site roads and provide views of observatory telescopes, including the Robert C. Byrd Green..

Start the year fresh with the Chill in the Hills 5k trail run or walk in Bridgeport on New Year's Day. Enjoy a scenic route, score a beanie if you register early, and support the local Humane Society with a donated item.

Tackle the New River Gorge Trifecta, three epic trail races in West Virginia across a 50K, a 100K and a 100 mile to earn Trifecta status. Limited to 50 spots with registration opening Nov 9 2025, finishers get a custom belt buckle, jacket a..

Run the scenic Cabin Fever 50 K through New River Gorge National Park on February 21, from downtown Fayetteville to Hawks Nest State Park. Expect ridgeline single track, waterfalls and a stunning descent beneath the New River Gorge Bridge.

Tackle rugged singletrack in the Blue Ridge at Bel Monte Endurance Races on March 14, 2026 in Lyndhurst, Virginia. Pick 50 Mile, 50K or 25K and earn sweeping views and big climbs on classic mountain trails.

Tackle the Hone Quarry Ultra, a rugged 41.4 mile trail through the Shenandoah Valley with about 8,000 feet of climb and stunning cliffs, waterfalls and open meadows. Limited to 125 runners, this remote loop offers big views, six aid station..

Falling Water Ultras is a scenic trail ultramarathon around ACE Adventure Resort and New River Gorge National Park offering 100K, 50K and relay options. Tackle rugged river loops with on site camping included and help support Adventure Appa..

Run under the stars at Coopers Rock State Forest on April 25, 2026, choosing a challenging 50 km or half marathon through overlooks, boulders, and steep climbs. Field limited to 250 runners so secure your spot early.

Run the New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race, a scenic six mile road challenge finishing at Adventures on the Gorge. Enjoy chip timing, a finisher medal and post race brunch while tackling dramatic descents and climbs across the gorge.

Push your limits at the Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour, a timed challenge on a scenic loop through rugged trails and waterfalls. Enjoy stocked aid stations, local artist shirts, and support for Innocent Lives Foundation.

Run through New River Gorge National Park to finish in historic Thurmond, WV. Choose from 50 Mile, 50K, relay or virtual options and enjoy rugged trails, stunning views and a scenic train return from the finish.

Join the family friendly West Virginia Trail Fest in Snowshoe Village for scenic mountain races from a kids mile to 100K. Enjoy stunning summits, local vendors, a historic railroad ride and a fun post race party.

The Dark Skies 100K is a challenging point-to-point trail race held in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, as part of the West Virginia Trail Fest. Starting at Seneca State Forest headquarters, the course features stunning views as runners pa..

Choose from marathon, half marathon, 10k, or 5k on the USATF certified Jackson River Scenic Trail in Covington Virginia, a mostly flat crushed gravel route with river views. Finishers receive commemorative medals and awards.

Experience Highlands Sky 40M, a rugged 40 mile ultramarathon through West Virginia's Monongahela National Forest and dramatic Dolly Sods. Based at Canaan Valley in mid June, expect wild mountain trails and unforgettable views.

Run the West Virginia Trail Experience Spartan Trail at Summit Bechtel Reserve near New River Gorge on Aug 30, 2026. Pick a 10K or half marathon over technical singletrack, steep climbs and forested trails during Spartan weekend.

Take on the Odyssey Trail Running Rampage at Douthat State Park on September 12, 2026, with four loop distances from six miles to 50K on rugged trails with steep climbs. Expect chip timing, a performance shirt, finisher pint mug and post ra..

The Grindstone Running Festival by Utmb will take place in Verona from Friday 18 September 2026 to Saturday 19 September 2026.