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Dingess Tunnel and Trail 5K

Name: Dingess Tunnel and Trail 5K
Start: 2026-09-26
End: 2026-09-26
Location: Dingess

Dingess, United States • 26 Sep 2026

Dingess Tunnel and Trail 5K

The Dingess Tunnel and Trail 5K is scheduled for September 26, 2026 in Muncy Bottom, Dingess, West Virginia, ZIP 25671. The event is a road and trail running course that passes through the historic Dingess Tunnel, which was built in 1892. The advertised distance is 3 Miles.

Registration opens June 24, 2026 and closes July 5, 2026. The registration fee is $20.00. Every registered runner will receive a free official Dingess Tunnel & Trail 5K T shirt while supplies last.

Participant parking will be available at Muncy Bottom, located approximately 0.5 miles from the Dingess Tunnel trailhead. Parking attendants and directional signage will be provided on race day. Participants should allow extra time to walk from the parking area to the starting location, and carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking availability near the tunnel entrance. Additional race day instructions, maps, and any shuttle information will be communicated prior to the event.

Registration fees contribute to event costs. Additional donations will go directly to the East Fork of Twelve Pole Volunteer Fire Department. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States West Virginia Dingess

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5 km

Tunnel and Trail 5k

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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