Trail Running calendar near Thurmond 2025-2026

New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run 2025, held at ACE Adventure Resort in Oak Hill, West Virginia, offers three trail distances: full marathon, half marathon, and a 5K, all set against the stunning New River Gorge. The event emphasizes adventure and scenic gorge trails, welcoming runners of all levels t..

The CAMC Foundation WeCANClimb 5k Trail Run and 2.5 Mile Trail Hike is held at Kanawha State Forest, located seven miles south of Charleston, West Virginia. This event offers participants a scenic outdoor experience through one of the state's popular hiking and biking trail networks. The 5k trail ru..

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..

Finish the Fight 5K is a fundraising run/walk held in Christiansburg, Virginia. The 5K course runs along the Huckleberry Trail, with the start and finish near the Christiansburg Recreation Center on Sunday, October 5. Registration and packet pickup take place at the recreation center.The event offer..

Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K is a fall trail-running event held in Kanawha State Forest near Charleston, West Virginia. It offers two distances: a Half Marathon Trail Run and a 7K Trail Run. The Half Marathon starts and finishes near the Gift Shop and follows a forest route that weaves alon..

Rim to River 100 is a 100-mile trail race staged in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. The out-and-back course blends winding single-track and rail-to-trail segments, sending runners from the gorge rim down to the New River banks and back again. The route showcases waterfalls, whitewater,..

Into the Darkness Night Trail Run is the Roanoke Valley’s night-time trail race, returning for its 19th edition on October 25, 2025. The event starts and finishes at Explore Park, Roanoke, VA, with a new course this year. Runners cover about 3.6 miles, beginning with a 0.25-mile asphalt section befo..

All of the Colors Trail Race or Hike is held in Charleston, West Virginia, at Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum. The 5-mile trail race or hike invites participants to run or walk through green lanes and single-track woodland borders, with open ridge tops that offer sweeping views of the Kanawh..

Black Gold 24hr and 12hr Endurance Challenge takes place at Belfry High School in Belfry, Kentucky. The event uses a 1-mile loop around the track and school parking lot for nonstop laps over 24 or 12 hours. The new course is flat with occasional hills, offering a reverse-direction option for extra e..

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 Bank Telescope (GBT), described in the event text as the world's largest f..

Frozen Sasquatch is a trail race held on January 10, 2026, in Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, West Virginia (7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston, WV 25314). The event offers two distances: 25k 50k The 25k follows a single loop of the course; the 50k is two laps of that loop. The course..

New River Gorge Trifecta is a calendar-year endurance challenge in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. It comprises three races, distances, seasons, and formats: Cabin Fever 50K (point-to-point), Falling Water 100K (four 25K loops), and Rim to River 100 (out-and-back). Finish all three in..

Cabin Fever 50K is a 50-kilometer point-to-point ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. The course starts in downtown Fayetteville and finishes at Hawks Nest State Park, delivering winter scenery from expansive ridgelines on single-track, past waterfalls, and along the N..

The Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge in Williamson, West Virginia, is a demanding ultra-running event held on a flat, paved 2.05-mile loop along the West Williamson flood wall and Southern WV Community and Technical College campus. Participants can choose between 35-hour and 47-hour race options..

Falling Water Ultras takes place near ACE Adventure Resort in New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. The race offers 100K solo, 50K solo, and 100K relays (2- or 4-person) with 24-hour and 12-hour cutoffs. The course features four 15.5-mile loops on ACE trails and park terrain, delivering abou..

New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a 6-mile road race held near Fayetteville, WV. Organized by Active Southern West Virginia at Adventures on the Gorge, the course starts on the south rim, descends into the gorge bottom to cross the river, then finishes with a short trail segment on the opposite rim..

Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay is a point-to-point trail race through New River Gorge National Park in West Virginia. Competitors choose among 50 Mile Ultra, 50K Ultra, or 50 Mile Relay (teams of 2–4) finishing in Thurmond, a historic railroad town. The 50M course starts in Montgomery and blends..

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..

The event takes place at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, West Virginia, adjacent to the New River Gorge. It is a trail running event presented by Spartan Trail on Aug 30, 2026. The same weekend includes Spartan Obstacle Course Races at the venue. The course runs through varied terrain, includi..