Cpl. Fulks Memorial Trail Race

Hurricane, United States • 9 May 2026

Cpl. Fulks Memorial Trail Race

The Cpl. Fulks Memorial Trail Race takes place at Meeks Mountain Trails in Hurricane City Park, Hurricane, WV. Proceeds support a scholarship fund in honor of Cpl. William B. Fulks and assist a local Marine Corps League Detachment in serving veterans of the community.

The event includes these trail distances:

  • 5K Run
  • 10K Run
  • 5K Walk
  • 5K Ruck

All participants receive t-shirts, participation medals, and swag bags. Online registration is offered at a discounted price; race day registration is available for $40. Event registration and the start/finish are located by the Huntington Federal Shelter at the back of the bowl, which is a ten minute walk from the Hurricane City Park parking lot.

Signs and volunteers will direct participants from the parking area to the start and finish. Registration will be located by the shelter and start/finish area. Participants should be alert when crossing the nearby railroad tracks; crossing guards will be present to assist. Portable restrooms will be available at the start/finish area.

The ruck event requires a rucksack with a ruck plate or equivalent weight: 30 lb for men and 20 lb for women. There will be a pre-race ceremony and briefing at the event location. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

10 km
10k Run
5 km
5k Ruck
5 km
5k Run
5 km
5k Walk
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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