Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2026-2027

A trail running event at Wolf Creek Trails in Fayetteville offering a 10 km run and a 5 km run or walk, with start and finish at Bridge Brew Works and packet pick-up and post-race gathering at the brewery.

Experience the diverse terrain of Barboursville Park on wooded single track and flat paths along the Guyandotte River. Choose between 4 and 10 mile distances featuring scenic valley overlooks and technical trail sections.

MOV Out of the Darkness 5K supports the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on June 13, 2026 in Parkersburg, WV. The 5K is an out and back on the North Bend Rail Trail with gravel surface; finishers receive a cooling towel and medals..

Experience the beauty of New River Gorge National Park at this trail festival in West Virginia. Choose from distances ranging from a 5k to a 50k ultra while exploring forested trails and river views.

Experience a 40 mile ultramarathon through the Monongahela National Forest and Dolly Sods Wilderness. This trail run features the natural beauty of West Virginia with a route based around the Canaan Valley Resort State Park.

A non-competitive mud obstacle event at ACE Adventure Resort on June 20, 2026, offering a 1 mile and a 5K woodland course open to ages 10 and up. The day includes showers, live music, a photo contest, and proceeds that support a charity.

A free 5K and 10K event at Chief Logan State Park on June 20, 2026. The 5K uses flat paved road for running or walking while the 10K follows multiple named trails and finishes near the Museum in the Park.

A trail race in Canaan Valley State Park on June 27, 2026 with one loop of 5.9 miles or two loops for 11.8 miles on the Promised Land Trail, about 350 feet elevation gain per loop. Field is limited to 200 runners.

A 12 hour trail event on a scenic five mile single track loop in Berkeley Springs WV, featuring technical terrain with about 750 feet elevation per loop, on-course aid stations, a post race meal and handcrafted awards.

A pet-friendly 5k at Snowshoe Mountain on July 5, 2026, presented by The North Face. The route runs through the woods and the Village of Snowshoe and allows participants to run or walk with their dogs.

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.

A summer trail ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest offering 50k and 25k on rocky, technical trails with a 7.9+ mile loop. The 50k includes almost 6,000 feet of elevation gain and multiple aid stations.

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.

An overnight team relay at Big Bear Lake in Bruceton Mills, WV, with tree-lined trails through ferns and pines. Teams of 2, 4, or 8 cover 117 miles total over two days and one night, with camping and village amenities.

Free trail race at Valley Falls State Park on August 22, 2026, with distances from 5 miles to 50 miles. The marked course is a 10 mile figure 8 loop with a central aid station and about 175 ft elevation gain per mile.

A weekend obstacle race at Summit Bechtel Reserve on August 29-30, 2026, featuring Sprint, Super, Beast and Kids races across steep, varied terrain with water features and a large suspension bridge offering valley views.

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.

Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk is the second annual 3.1 miles run, walk, and virtual event at Cacapon State Park on September 12, 2026. The wooded cross country course passes the upper lake and ends with awards and a free pup swim.

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.

A 100K trail race at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane, West Virginia, offered solo or as a three person relay. The route is six 10.3 mile single track loops and the solo event features a $10,000 prize purse.