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West Virginia Trail Fest

Slaty Fork, United States • 22-23 May 2026

The West Virginia Trail Fest is an annual family-friendly trail running event held in May in Pocahontas County, West Virginia, known for its mountainous terrain. The festival features multiple race distances including a challenging 100K, 60K, 30K, 5K, and a 1-mile kids run. Runners experience rugged courses with significant elevation gains, historic fire tower climbs, and scenic views of state parks, the Monongahela National Forest, and the Green Bank Observatory. The 100K race includes a midnight start and over 11,500 feet of elevation gain. The event also offers community activities such as a movie night, kids’ events, a historic railroad ride, and a post-race party, creating a wild, tough, and fun atmosphere. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States West Virginia Slaty Fork

Race information

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100 km
11500 m+
100k
60 km
7400 m+
60k
30 km
3800 m+
30k
5 km
650 m+
1m Kids Run
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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