Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2025-2026

The Cacapon 12 Hour Challenge is an endurance running event held in Berkeley Springs, WV, featuring a scenic and technical five-mile loop trail. Participants have 12 hours to complete as many loops as possible, with a total elevation change of approximately 750 feet per loop. The course is well-mark..

Rattlerock Ultra is a challenging ultra running event held in Coopers Rock State Forest, Northern West Virginia, featuring 50k and 25k distances. Known for its rugged terrain, the 50k course includes over 5,500 feet of elevation gain, making it one of the toughest in the state. Participants will nav..

The Miner's Lady 8-Hour is an exciting running event set in the scenic backdrop of Harper's Ferry, WV, where the Blue Ridge mountains meet the Shenandoah River. Participants will tackle a beautiful 10K loop featuring 850 feet of elevation gain, with a mix of single track trails, waterfalls, and cree..

The Wild Turkey Trail Runs is a free trail running event hosted by the West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners at Valley Falls State Park in Fairmont, WV. Participants can choose from various distances, including 50K, Marathon, 25K, Half Marathon, 10 Miler, 8 Miler, 5K, and 1 mile. The course features..

The Hurricane 100k is a challenging trail running event taking place in Hurricane, West Virginia, featuring a 100K solo race and a relay option for teams of three. Set on the scenic Meeks Mountain Trails, participants will navigate 62 miles of single-track terrain. The event boasts a total prize pur..

The Country Roads Trail Run, hosted at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in West Virginia, offers an exhilarating experience for trail runners. Participants can choose between a 10K and a half marathon, navigating through diverse terrains that include both smooth singletrack and challenging off-trail secti..

The Helvetia 10k Mountain Run is an annual race held in Helvetia, West Virginia, celebrating its 26th edition in September 2025. This unique event takes participants through the scenic trails of a historic Swiss settlement, coinciding with the Helvetia Fair. The race showcases the region's cultural..

The New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run, taking place at ACE Adventure Resort, invites participants to embrace the thrill of running amidst the stunning scenery of the New River Gorge. Scheduled for October 4, 2025, the event offers three distance options: a full marathon, half marathon, and a 5K, cater..

The Greenbrier River Trail Marathon is an annual running event held in West Virginia, featuring a full marathon (26.2 miles) and a half-marathon (13.1 miles). The marathon course is a scenic, point-to-point route that starts at Cass Scenic Railroad State Park and finishes at Stillwell Park in Marlin..

The West Virginia Trilogy is a unique running event held in the scenic Monongahela National Forest, featuring a series of three races over three days. Participants can challenge themselves with a 50-kilometer run on the first day, followed by a 50-mile race on the second day, and concluding with a h..

The RAF Trail Race Series, organized by the Robin Ames Foundation, is a celebration of life held in Coopers Rock State Park, West Virginia. Scheduled for October 11, 2025, the event features a variety of race distances, including a 50K, 25K, 10K, 5K, and a 1-mile fun run for children. Participants c..

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..