Trail Running calendar near New River Gorge National Park & Preserve 2024-2025

The Helvetia 10k Mountain Run is a scenic 6.2-mile race set in the picturesque Swiss community of Helvetia, West Virginia. Participants can enjoy a mix of country roads and trails, making it a unique running experience. In addition to the main event, there is a non-competitive 2-mile walk and a kids..

The New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run, hosted at ACE Adventure Resort, offers participants a choice of a full marathon, half marathon, or 5K run amidst the stunning fall scenery of West Virginia. Scheduled for October 5, 2024, the event features cash prizes for top finishers and over $1,000 in awards...

The Greenbrier River Trail Marathon is a unique running event taking place on October 6, 2024, in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. Participants can choose between a full marathon (26.2 miles) on a flat, slightly downhill course starting at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and finishing at Stillwell ..

The Run Wild 20 Miler & 10K, presented by Roam & Run Co., takes place at the Barboursville Soccer Complex in Barboursville, WV. This event features a challenging 20-mile course that showcases 90% of the scenic trail system within Barboursville Park, offering a mix of fast single track and rugged cli..

The Kanawha Trace Darkness Falls Haunted Night Trail Run is an exciting 5K event taking place at Camp Arrowhead in Ona, WV. Scheduled for October 18th, this family-friendly run invites participants to explore the eerie trails while enjoying a bonfire with marshmallows beforehand. The race is open to..

The KSF Fall Classic Trail Half Marathon is an exciting running event that is part of the Kanawha State Forest Race Series. Set in the scenic Kanawha State Forest in Charleston, WV, this half marathon features a diverse trail course that includes various terrains and beautiful natural landscapes. Re..

The Rim to River 100 is a unique 100-mile trail race set in the stunning New River Gorge National Park, 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 water..

The "Into the Darkness Night Trail Run" is a unique 4-mile running event held at Explore Park in Roanoke, VA. Participants will navigate a scenic course featuring 3 miles of twisty single track trails and 1 mile of grass and asphalt roads. The trails are designed to be family-friendly and will be ma..

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 5Katie event is a charitable running event held annually to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer, honoring the memory of Katie Cobb. This year's event features a 10K and 5K trail run, as well as a 2K untimed walk, taking place at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, West Virginia. All..

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 Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50k/25k is an annual trail running event held in Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, WV. Celebrating its 15th edition, the 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 wh..

The New River Gorge Trifecta is an ultimate endurance challenge held in New River Gorge National Park, WV, featuring three races across different distances and seasons. Participants tackle the Cabin Fever 50K, Falling Water 100K, and Rim to River 100 within the same calendar year. Registration is li..

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 high ridgeline..

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

The West Virginia Trail Fest is an annual trail running event held in May in Pocahontas County, known for its mountainous terrain. Participants can choose from various race distances, including 100K, 60K, 30K, 5K, and a kids' fun run. The festival features additional activities such as a movie night..

The Coalfields Backyard Ultra is West Virginia's only backyard ultra marathon, taking place over Memorial Day weekend at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. This Lazarus Lake-sanctioned event features a "Last Runner Standing" format, where participants run a 4.1667-mile loop ever..

The Odyssey Trail Running Rampage will take place in Millboro on Saturday 6 September 2025.