Trail Running calendar near Waverly 2026-2027

Free community day at Ridenour Lake in Nitro, WV featuring a 5K and 10K trail run, an 11 miles mountain bike race with an e bike division, plus food, fishing, kayaks, paddle boats and a ribbon cutting.

A two lap trail event at McDonough Wildlife Refuge in Vienna WV on July 18, 2026. The course is a 4 mile loop through forest and duck marshes with up to 430 feet elevation gain per loop and at least two aid stations.

Free trail races at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont, WV on August 22, 2026. Distances range from 5 miles to 50 miles on a marked 10 mile figure eight loop with a central aid station and available Strava route for the 50k.

Trail races in Hocking Hills State Park on September 12 2026 feature five distances from 5K to 50K, mostly on trail through Old Man's Cave, Cedar Falls and Ash Cave, with GPX files and mapped distances provided.

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.

100K trail race and three person relay on Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane WV, run on six 10.3 mile single track loops with prize money, team awards, and finisher swag.

YOTE in Laurelville, OH is a trail event by RunFluent LLC offering 50K, 25K, 10K and Youth 10K. The 25K is mostly trail and sections may be technical. Finishers receive a T and distance awards.

Experience the trails of Mountwood Park in Waverly West Virginia. Participants can choose between a half marathon or 5K distance through scenic forest terrain with awards for top finishers across multiple age categories.

Mud Factor returns to Honda Hills in Thornville, Ohio on September 19, 2026 offering a 5K mud and obstacle run with Kidz Family and adult waves; waivers and photo ID are required and a spectator fee applies.

A two day festival in Shawnee Ohio on the Buckeye Trail featuring a Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, a 10 Mile Hike and a backpacking workshop. Events occur on mostly single track trail within the Wayne National Forest.

Experience a trail run through the rolling hills of Kanawha State Forest with 13.1 mile and 7K options. This event features forest roads and wooded routes as part of the unique Cryptid Race Series.

Experience the rugged beauty of Burr Oak State Park on a course that is 90 percent trail. Choose between a full marathon loop or a point to point half marathon featuring creek crossings and rolling hills.

Turkey Trails Columbus on 11/15/2026 at Ohio State at Newark offers distances from a Kids Dash to a Half Marathon. The event includes a chip timed 5k and 10k, a virtual option, and event shirts and medals for most entries.

Join over 900 participants for an expansive trail running event at Salt Fork Lodge. Choose from 50K, 20 mile, or 10 mile distances through the scenic wilderness of Kimbolton Ohio.

A New Year's Day 5K run/walk in Bridgeport, WV at the Bridge Sports Complex on 01/01/2027. Entry fee $35, same day $40 cash or check, awards for top three men and women, age groups and on-site stretch sessions; donations collected.

A trail event at Kanawha State Forest on January 9, 2027 offering 25K and 50K options on a 15.8 mile loop with mostly single track and specified aid station and time limit details.

A timed trail event at Valley Falls State Park offering 6 hour and 12 hour solo and relay formats on roughly 5.25 mile loops with about 750 feet of climb per loop, two aid stations, basic park facilities, and on-site personal aid options.

A five mile urban obstacle event in downtown Wheeling with more than 20 obstacles and heats of 175 participants. Minimum age is 16 and each entrant receives a shirt, medal, and drink ticket.