Trail Running calendar near Philippi 2025-2026

BlackHel Double is a combined running challenge in Helvetia, West Virginia, formed by two events: the Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon and the Helvetia 10K Mountain Run. They take place on the Saturday and Sunday of the second full weekend in September, aligning with the Helvetia Community Fair. Runn..

Helvetia 10k Mountain Run takes place in Helvetia, West Virginia, in southern Randolph County, during the Helvetia Fair weekend. The race covers roughly 6.2 miles on country roads and trails, tracing a segment of an original Swiss settlement trail and winding through the center of the Swiss-inspired..

The Mountwood Challenge Trail Race takes place in Mountwood Park near Waverly, West Virginia, about 15 miles east of Parkersburg on U.S. Route 50. This event features a 10-mile trail race and 5K trail races, including a run and a walk.The 10-mile race has a 4-hour time limit, with participants excee..

Chase the Cougar 5K is a Run/Walk held in Somerset, Pennsylvania, on the grounds of the Somerset Historical Center at 10649 Somerset Pike. The cross country course was engineered by Dave Mapes. Proceeds benefit the North Star Cross Country team.Preregistration includes a race T‑shirt, and shirts wil..

The BattleAxe 5K Trail/Obstacles/Team event takes place in Nineveh, Pennsylvania, featuring a unique 5K wooded trail run with multiple race options. Participants can choose a standard trail run, an obstacle run with over 27 challenging obstacles testing strength and agility, or a four-person team ob..

The Laurel Highlands Ultra - Fall Classic is a challenging 50K trail race held in Somerset, Pennsylvania, along the scenic Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail. The 2025 event features a point-to-point course starting at Laurel Summit State Park and finishing at Rt 56 in Seward, showcasing rugged terrain w..

The Lake & Leaf Shuffle is a trail running event held at Deep Creek Lake State Park in Swanton, Maryland, typically scheduled in late September to coincide with peak fall foliage. Participants can choose between a 6-mile single loop or a 12-mile double loop on scenic trails, offering a challenging a..

Set along the scenic Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon and its companion half-marathon offer a flat, fast, rail-trail experience. The 26.2-mile marathon is a point-to-point race starting at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and finishing at..

West Virginia Trilogy is a three-day stage trail race set on and around Spruce Knob, West Virginia’s highest peak, in the Monongahela National Forest near Circleville. The event comprises Day 1: 50k, Day 2: 50 miles, and Day 3: 13.1 miles, with a full trilogy option that combines all three. Race HQ..

Greene River Trail 5k, held in Rices Landing, Pennsylvania, offers two event options: a 5k Run and a 5k Walk, organized by Greene County Parks & Recreation. The course follows the scenic Greene River Trail, delivering views of the Monongahela River along a well-maintained, picturesque route suitable..

The RAF Trail Race Series, held in Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, is a trail running event hosted at Coopers Rock State Park in honor of Robin Ames. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, it offers multiple race distances including 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, a 1-mile fun run, and a 50K relay option for teams of fi..

The Philip Barbour Zombie Run is a themed 5K race held in Philippi, West Virginia, at Philip Barbour High School. The course features wooded trails "infested with zombies," creating a fun and spooky atmosphere for participants. In addition to the main 5K run/walk, there is a Zombie Fun Run designed..

The RCRWC Broughton Trail Race is a true trail event held at Broughton Nature Park in Marietta, Ohio. It offers two 5-mile options: The Broughton’s 5 Mile Trail Run and The Broughton’s 5 Mile Trail Walk. The course takes runners through wooded Orange and Red Loop trails, starting near the Broughton..

EHQ Valley Falls 6 & 12 Hour is a trail endurance event held at Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, West Virginia. Runners cover a clockwise ~5.25-mile loop with about 750 feet of elevation gain, featuring gravel service roads, single-track trails, streams, rocky climbs, and rolling terrain past th..

The West Virginia Trail Fest is an annual family-friendly trail running event held in May in Pocahontas County, WV, known for its mountainous terrain. The festival features multiple race distances including a challenging 100K, 60K, 30K, 5K, and a 1-mile kids run. Runners experience rugged courses wi..

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 pass the Seneca fire tower, traverse the Allegheny and Greenbr..

Highlands Sky 40M is West Virginia’s premier ultramarathon, hosted by West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners. The 21st edition centers at Canaan Valley Resort State Park in Davis, WV, and covers 40 miles primarily through the Monongahela National Forest with sections on Timberline Ski Resort and the C..