Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2024-2025

The Mountwood Challenge Trail Race features a 10-mile and a 5K run/walk, set in the scenic Mountwood Park, located 15 miles east of Parkersburg, WV. Participants in the 10-mile race must be at least 15 years old and will have a 4-hour time limit, with specific routing for those exceeding 2 hours at ..

The New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run, hosted at ACE Adventure Resort, offers participants a choice of a full marathon, half marathon, or 5K run amidst the stunning fall scenery of West Virginia. Scheduled for October 5, 2024, the event features cash prizes for top finishers and over $1,000 in awards...

The Greenbrier River Trail Marathon will take place in Cass from Saturday 5 October 2024 to Sunday 6 October 2024. You can run between 13 and 26 miles.

The RAF Trail Race Series, organized by the Robin Ames Foundation, is a trail running event held at Coopers Rock State Park in West Virginia. The event honors Robin Ames and features various race distances to accommodate all skill levels, including a 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, and a 1 Mile Fun Run. Particip..

The West Virginia Trilogy is a unique running event held in the scenic Monongahela National Forest, featuring three distinct races over three days: a 50-kilometer run, a 50-mile run, and a half marathon (13.1 miles). Set against the backdrop of the Eastern Continental Divide, participants will exper..

The Run Wild 20 Miler & 10K, presented by Roam & Run Co., takes place at the Barboursville Soccer Complex in Barboursville, WV. This event features a challenging 20-mile course that showcases 90% of the scenic trail system within Barboursville Park, offering a mix of fast single track and rugged cli..

The Kanawha Trace Darkness Falls Haunted Night Trail Run is an exciting 5K event taking place at Camp Arrowhead in Ona, WV. Scheduled for October 18th, this family-friendly run invites participants to explore the eerie trails while enjoying a bonfire with marshmallows beforehand. The race is open to..

The KSF Fall Classic Trail Half Marathon is an exciting running event that is part of the Kanawha State Forest Race Series. Set in the scenic Kanawha State Forest in Charleston, WV, this half marathon features a diverse trail course that includes various terrains and beautiful natural landscapes. Re..

The Rim to River 100 is a unique 100-mile trail race set in the stunning New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. As the first and only 100-mile race in the state, it features an out-and-back course that combines winding single track and rail-to-trail paths, offering breathtaking views of water..

The 5Katie event is a charitable running event held annually to raise awareness and support for pediatric cancer, honoring the memory of Katie Cobb. This year's event features a 10K and 5K trail run, as well as a 2K untimed walk, taking place at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, West Virginia. All..

The Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50k/25k is an annual trail running event held in Kanawha State Forest, Charleston, WV. Celebrating its 15th edition, the race features two distances: a 25k and a 50k, with the latter consisting of two loops of a 15.8-mile course. Participants can enjoy the scenic trails wh..

The Cabin Fever 50K is a challenging winter trail running event set in the scenic New River Gorge National Park, West Virginia. Participants will embark on a point-to-point course starting in downtown Fayetteville and ending at ACE Adventure Resort, featuring diverse terrain including ridgeline sing..

The New River Gorge Trifecta is an ultimate endurance challenge held in New River Gorge National Park, WV, featuring three races across different distances and seasons. Participants tackle the Cabin Fever 50K, Falling Water 100K, and Rim to River 100 within the same calendar year. Registration is li..

The Conquer the Wall Endurance Challenge, taking place in Williamson, WV, offers participants a unique opportunity to test their limits over 35 or 47 hours on a flat, paved 2.05-mile loop. Scheduled for March 7-9, 2025, the event welcomes solo runners and relay teams of 2 or 3. Participants can enjo..

The EHQ Valley Falls 6 and 12 Hour race is an endurance running event set in the scenic Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, WV. Participants can choose to run for either 6 or 12 hours on a challenging course featuring gravel roads, single track trails, and beautiful waterfalls, with a vertical gain..

The West Virginia Trail Fest is an annual trail running event held in May in Pocahontas County, known for its mountainous terrain. Participants can choose from various race distances, including 100K, 60K, 30K, 5K, and a kids' fun run. The festival features additional activities such as a movie night..

The Coalfields Backyard Ultra is West Virginia's only backyard ultra marathon, taking place over Memorial Day weekend at Southern West Virginia Community and Technical College. This Lazarus Lake-sanctioned event features a "Last Runner Standing" format, where participants run a 4.1667-mile loop ever..

The Wild Turkey Trail Runs is a free trail running event taking place at Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, WV, on August 16, 2025. Participants can choose from various distances, including 50M, 50K, 25K, 10M, and 5M. The course features a moderately difficult 10-mile figure-eight loop with an ele..