Trail Running calendar near Waverly 2026-2027

Experience a trail run or walk at Saint Albans City Park in West Virginia. Finishers receive a medal and a high quality shirt while enjoying post race refreshments in a scenic park setting.

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 on August 22, 2026 offering multiple distances, a single aid station by the parking area, available race shirts, and small finisher giveaways.

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 Spartan style endurance race in Hocking Hills covering over 4 miles with 20 plus obstacles, mud and water. Individual, group and 5 person team entries are available and the event is recommended for ages 15 and up.

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.

Hurricane Hundred K is a single-track trail event at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, West Virginia, offering a solo 100K over six 10.3 mile loops or a three person relay with team awards and a $10,000 solo purse.

YOTE in Laurelville OH on September 19 2026 offers 50K, 25K, 10K and a youth 10K on a newly designed trail course. The 25K is mostly trail, participants receive a finisher T and there are age group and overall 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.

A 5K mud and obstacle run at Honda Hills in Thornville, Ohio on September 19, 2026, open to all ages. Participants must bring a signed waiver and adults must show photo ID; spectators are admitted to the festival area for a cash fee.

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.

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.

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.

Alley Trail Classic in Lancaster, Ohio on November 15, 2026 features a one loop 5k and a five loop 28k trail race with cash prizes and awards and set registration dates.

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.

Experience the beauty of West Virginia at this timed endurance race featuring a 5.25 mile loop with rocky climbs and scenic waterfalls. Choose between 6 or 12 hour individual runs and new relay options for teams.