Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon

Charleston, United States • 19 Oct 2025

Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K is a fall trail-running event held in Kanawha State Forest near Charleston, West Virginia. It offers two distances: a Half Marathon Trail Run and a 7K Trail Run. The Half Marathon starts and finishes near the Gift Shop and follows a forest route that weaves along Main Road, Middle Ridge Trail, Teaberry Rock Trail, Johnson Hollow Trail, Hard Road to Campground Entrance, Dunlop Campground, White Hollow Trail, and Davis Creek Trail back to the parking area. The 7K provides a shorter loop on similar forest trails. This race is part of the Kanawha State Forest Race Series and appeals to enthusiastic trail runners seeking a forest challenge. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Race information

21 km
Half Marathon Trail Run
7 km
7k Trail Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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