Trail Running calendar near Slaty Fork 2026-2027

An inaugural trail race in Pipestem, West Virginia, opening the WV State Water Festival. Three lap-based courses of 19.5, 13, and 6.5 miles are offered, with awards for overall winners and more course details to follow.

A memorial trail run in the Jefferson National Forest featuring a roughly 60 km course and a 50 km Party Route option, three aid stations, limited entry, and a largely unmarked route supported by a GPX file and turnsheet.

A free WVMTR club trail event at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026, offering distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on two 5-mile loops with a single aid station by the parking area.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, WV, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and kids races on steep, water‑affected terrain with a large suspension bridge and additional trail races.

Trail races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Oak Hill, WV include a 10K and half marathon on winding, technical summer trails. The event is part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend and uses gun time for results.

Camp Bethel PEP! 5K Run/Walk is the tenth annual trail event at Camp Bethel in Fincastle, VA. The **5K** course runs across trails, fields, and forests on 470 acres and supports Camp Bethel through fees and sponsors.

Trail races at Douthat State Park featuring a roughly 13-mile loop used for a 50K, marathon, half marathon, and a six-mile race, with multiple aid stations, loop-based finisher rules, and limited field sizes.

A 6.2 mile mountain run on country roads and trails in Helvetia, West Virginia, with a non competitive 2 mile walk and a 250 yard kids run for ages 10 and under. Registration and fees vary by event.

A multi-distance trail festival in the Shenandoah Valley with technical mountain courses through national forest. Distances range from 21K to 100M and the event offers qualification routes for UTMB World Series Finals and Western States.

A trail race at Brushy Hills near Lexington VA on September 19, 2026 offering 9 mile and 4 mile courses on single track. The event raises funds for Friends of Brushy Hills and local school track and cross country teams.

Trail races at ACE Adventure Resort in the New River Gorge on September 26, 2026. Distances include a full marathon, half marathon and 5K, with camping, finisher medals, race shirts for early registrants and a postrace burrito buffet.

A 33.3 mile single loop trail run in the George Washington National Forest featuring a climb of Big Schloss with 360 degree views and three aid stations. Entry is limited to 60 runners and opens August 3, 2026.

An annual flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County WV, held October 4, 2026. Proceeds support trail maintenance and local athletic activities.

A three day stage race around Spruce Knob in Circleville WV featuring a 50k, a 50 mile, a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5k. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 16, 2026.

A fall point to point trail race in Babcock State Park covering 15K with about nine miles of trail and a short road section. The course follows Mann's Creek Gorge and features rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls, cliffs and scenic overlooks.

Obstacle course races at Massanutten Resort on October 24 and 25, 2026, featuring 5K and 10K distances plus a kids race, spectator tickets, team entry options, lodging discounts, and service member discounts.

A 100 mile out-and-back ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, featuring single-track, rail-to-trail sections and historic mining ruins. Runners have 32 hours to finish and may use designated crew and pacer aid stations.

A Halloween event in Philippi WV offering a rugged 5K with trail obstacles and a separate 1 mile fun run. Runners use flag belts while actors portray zombies along parts of the trail.

A timed, non competitive trail event at Wintergreen offering 7, 14, 21 and 28 mile loop options. Participants can add weighted vests, face a 10 hour cutoff for awards, and expect on site parking and finisher items.

A trail race on the Chessie Nature Trail in Virginia on November 7, 2026 offering Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K and a 26.2 relay. USATF certified courses on smooth gravel and grass with aid stations and a virtual option.