Trail Running Calendar West Virginia 2026-2027

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.

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 an ultra marathon through the Monongahela National Forest and Dolly Sods Wilderness Areas. Run across various terrains including boulder filled plains and ancient sphagnum bogs in the mountains of West Virginia.

Embrace your gritty side at this fun non competitive mud run featuring obstacle filled woodland trails. Team up with friends for a day of laughter, music, and muddy challenges at the ACE Adventure Resort.

Trail race on the Promised Land Trail behind Canaan Valley Resort offering a one-loop 5.9 mile and a two-loop 11.8 mile option. The field is limited to 200 participants and entrants receive a T-shirt and finisher medal.

This trail race takes place at the McDonough Wildlife Refuge in West Virginia. Participants can choose between an 8-mile run or a 4-mile walk on a scenic forest and marsh loop. It's part of a six-race series offering a commemorative jacket.

A summer ultra in Coopers Rock State Forest near Morgantown WV featuring rocky technical trails and a 50k with almost 6,000 feet of climb. The looped course has multiple aid stations and careful markings.

Free trail races at Valley Falls State Park near Fairmont, WV on August 22, 2026, with distances from 5 miles to 50 miles on a marked 10-mile figure-8 loop and a single aid station next to the parking area.

Experience a weekend of obstacle course racing at the scenic Summit Bechtel Reserve. Choose from 5K, 10K, or 21K distances featuring steep hills, lake swims, and a signature suspension bridge crossing.

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.

Experience a historic 10k mountain run through an original Swiss settlement trail in Helvetia West Virginia. This long running event coincides with the community fair and celebrates Swiss heritage in the heart of the mountains.

A 100K trail race and three-person relay on 10.3 mile single-track loops at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane WV. Solo runners compete for a $10,000 purse and receive a hoodie, finisher award, and belt buckle.

The Final Countdown Tribute is a unique last-runner-standing event on a 1.33-mile loop at Amani Brewing. Each lap's time limit gets 20 seconds faster, testing endurance and pace. Runners receive a shirt, finisher award, and a post-race beve..

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.

Experience the beauty of West Virginia at the New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run. Choose from a marathon, half marathon, or 5K and enjoy inclusive perks like finisher medals, a burrito buffet, and free weekend camping.

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.

Experience a flat and fast race through West Virginia at the Greenbrier River Trail Marathon. This scenic event offers full and half marathon distances within the beautiful Cass Scenic Railroad State Park.

Experience a three day trail running series in the Monongahela National Forest. Cover distances of 50 km, 50 miles, and a half marathon along the Eastern Continental Divide during the autumn season.

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 100-mile out-and-back ultramarathon through New River Gorge National Park, starting and ending at ACE Adventure Resort. The varied route includes single track, rail-to-trail, historic ruins, about 12,000 ft of ascent, and a 32 hour time l..