Trail Running calendar near New River Gorge National Park & Preserve 2025-2026

Join the All of the Colors 5 mile trail run or hike at Spring Hill Cemetery Park in Charleston for ridge views and over 1000 feet of climbing. Finishers get a handcrafted wooden medal and proceeds support the arboretum.

Take on the Black Gold Endurance Challenge at Belfry High School with 24 hour or 12 hour timed laps on a mostly flat one mile loop. Run solo or as a three person relay for a unique overnight test of grit and strategy.

Join the 5Katie trail event at Meeks Mountain Trails to support pediatric cancer with WV Kids Cancer Crusaders. Choose from a fun 2K walk, 5K trail or 10K challenge and enjoy scenic single track trails, post race refreshments and community..

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..

Run the Frozen Sasquatch in Kanawha State Forest, a winter trail challenge offering 25K and 50K on a scenic 15.8 mile loop through snowy single track and forested hills. Expect steady climbs, bright second loop sun, and true winter trail vi..

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.

Challenge yourself at Conquer The Wall in Williamson WV, a 47 or 35 hour ultrarun on a flat 2.05 mile paved loop along the flood wall. Run solo or on a team and earn finisher gear and belt buckles at 50 and 100 miles.

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..

Tackle a scenic 6 mile rim to rim run through New River Gorge with a dramatic 1,300 ft descent and climb, a river crossing, and a short trail finish at Adventures on the Gorge. Closed roads, chip timing and a post race brunch make it a day..

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..

Run the Jackson River Scenic Trail in Covington VA on June 13, 2026 with marathon, half, 10K and 5K distances along smooth crushed gravel beside the river, fields and woods. Finishers earn medals and the lively finish area features awards a..

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.

Land Navigation Clinic : Roanoke, VA Odyssey Adventure Racing lists a Land Navigation Clinic in Roanoke, VA with sessions on March 29, 2025 and October 25, 2025. The offering is presented as a navigation clinic focused on land navigation sk..

Run the scenic New River Trail in Max Meadows, VA with 100 mile and 50 mile options along mostly flat rails to trails riverside terrain. Expect river views, long trestles, camping, local food and a buckle for 100 mile finishers.