Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2026-2027

Rattlerock Ultra runs in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown, WV with 50k and 25k options on rocky, technical trails. The 50k includes nearly 6,000 feet of gain and multiple aid stations on a repeated loop course.

An inaugural trail race in Pipestem, West Virginia, opening the WV State Water Festival. Three lap-based courses of 19.5, 13, and 6.5 miles are offered, with awards for overall winners and more course details to follow.

Trail Appalachians is a team trail relay at Big Bear Camplands near Big Bear Lake in Bruceton Mills, WV on August 7 and 8, 2026. Teams run three forested loops totaling 117 miles with on-site camping, live music, and festival amenities.

A 3.1 mile trail run on the PikeView Panther home course in Princeton, WV on August 15, 2026, featuring grassy fields, dirt paths and some hills, with overall and age-group awards and post race refreshments.

A free WVMTR club trail event at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026, offering distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on two 5-mile loops with a single aid station by the parking area.

A weekend of Spartan obstacle racing at Summit at Bechtel Reserve featuring Sprint, Super, Beast, kids races, an obstacle workshop and spectator access.

Trail races at Summit Bechtel Reserve in Oak Hill, WV include a 10K and half marathon on winding, technical summer trails. The event is part of a Spartan OCR festival weekend and uses gun time for results.

A second annual 5K at Cacapon State Park benefiting the Humane Society of Morgan County, offering in-person run and walk options plus a virtual entry. New course, awards ceremony, and a free post race pup swim in the lake.

A 10k mountain trail race through the historic Swiss settlement area of Helvetia, West Virginia, held each September alongside the Helvetia Fair.

A 100K trail race and three person relay at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane West Virginia, run on six 10.3 mile single track loops. The event offers a 10000 USD prize purse and awards for top relay teams.

The Final Countdown Tribute at Amani Brewing in Martinsburg WV uses a 1.33 mile loop where allowed lap time shortens each circuit, eliminating runners until one remains.

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.

Trail races at ACE Adventure Resort on September 26, 2026 feature a full marathon, half marathon and 5K plus camping, medals, shirts and a post-race burrito buffet.

A 33.3 mile single loop trail run in the George Washington National Forest featuring a climb of Big Schloss with 360 degree views and three aid stations. Entry is limited to 60 runners and opens August 3, 2026.

Dingess Tunnel and Trail 5K is a 3 miles running event on September 26, 2026 in Dingess, West Virginia that passes through the historic Dingess Tunnel built in 1892. Registration includes a free official Dingess Tunnel & Trail 5K T shirt wh..

Experience the RAF Trail Race Series at Coopers Rock State Park with distances from 5K to 50K. Support a meaningful cause while enjoying looping trail courses and a vibrant community atmosphere in West Virginia.

A flat, scenic marathon and half-marathon on the Greenbrier River Trail in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, held October 4, 2026, with proceeds supporting trail maintenance.

A three day stage race around Spruce Knob in Circleville WV featuring a 50k, a 50 mile, a 13.1 mile half marathon and a 5k. Registration opens May 1 and closes August 16, 2026.

A fall point to point trail race in Babcock State Park covering 15K with about nine miles of trail and a short road section. The course follows Mann's Creek Gorge and features rhododendron tunnels, waterfalls, cliffs and scenic overlooks.

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.