Trail Running calendar near South Charleston 2025-2026

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..

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..

Hit scenic single track at the MMTA Crush Run in Hurricane WV with 10 mile, 5k and kids runs. Proceeds benefit the Meeks Mountain Trail Alliance and the finish has a bonfire, marshmallows and pizza.

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.

Take on Ohio's Backyard Ultra in Lucasville on March 21, 2026, where runners repeat a 4.1667 mile loop each hour until only the last person standing remains. Daytime uses trail loops and nights switch to an out and back road section.

Run the Iron Furnace Trail Runs at Lake Hope State Park on April 4, 2026, choosing a rugged 13.1 mile or a punchy 5 mile course through scenic singletrack. Limited to 250 runners, every finisher earns a wooden award.

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 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.

Run the Highball to Thurmond Ultra in New River Gorge National Park, finishing in historic Thurmond, WV, with 50 Mile, 50K, relay and virtual options. Expect rugged trails, big views, stocked aid stations, a finisher hoodie and medal, and o..

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.