Running Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 114 running races in West Virginia in 2026 across 58 cities. The next upcoming race is the New River Gorge Trail Festival in Fayetteville on June 19. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, 10K races.

Impact Running Camp Race

Fri, Jun 19 · Selbyville, WV Selbyville

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New River Gorge Trail Festival

Fri, Jun 19 · Fayetteville, WV Fayetteville

Ultra New River Gorge 5kNew River Gorge Half MarathonBridge Double (5k & Half) +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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West Virginia Day Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Elizabeth, WV Elizabeth

Road West Virginia 2 Miler

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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Jan Dils Freedom Fun Run 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Virtual 2026 IN-PERSON Freedom Fun Walk 5K2026 VIRTUAL Freedom Fun Walk 5K2026 VIRTUAL Freedom Fun Run 5K +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Barrackville Covered Bridge Festival Kids Sprint

Sat, Jun 20 · Barrackville, WV Barrackville

Road Barrackville Covered Bridge Festival Kids Sprint

From $10 Open

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FREE Ridenour Preserve - 5K/10K/Bike Race

Sat, Jun 20 · Nitro, WV Nitro

Road 5K Trail Run10K Trail Run11 Mile Mountain Bike Race

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Chick-Fil-A 10k Road Race and Two-Mile run/walk

Sat, Jun 20 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Road Chick- Fil-A Two-Mile RunChick-Fil-A 10k Road RaceChick-fil-A two-mile walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Barrackville Covered Bridge Festival 5K Run/Walk & Kids Sprint

Sat, Jun 20 · Barrackville, WV Barrackville

Road Barrackville Covered Bridge Festival 5KBarrackville Covered Bridge Festival Kids Sprint

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K

Sat, Jun 20 · Logan, WV Logan

Open

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Gene's Run

Fri, Jun 26 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road Gene's Beer MileGene's Beer Mile RelayGene's '44 +2

From $30 Open Closing Soon 68 spots left

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Cecil Jarvis Greater Clarksburg 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Clarksburg, WV Clarksburg

Road 5K10K5K - FIRST RESPONDERS +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Meeks Mountain Milestones: A Community Celebration

Sat, Jun 27 · Hurricane, WV Hurricane

Open Closing Soon

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Wellsburg 4th of July 5K Run/Walk ( JUNE 27th )

Sat, Jun 27 · Wellsburg, WV Wellsburg

Road 5k Run5k Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bearhole Road Race

Sat, Jun 27 · Mullens, WV Mullens

Road 5k10k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Canaan Valley Trail Run

Sat, Jun 27 · Davis, WV Davis

Trail Canaan Valley Trail Run 5.9 MileCanaan Valley Trail Run 11.8 Mile

From $57.5 Open Closing Soon

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Thurmond Triathlon

Sun, Jun 28 · Thurmond, WV Thurmond

Triathlon Solo ParticipantTeam (3+)Duo

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks

Fri, Jul 3 · Alderson, WV Alderson

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Mr. T Memorial Scholarship 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Gassaway, WV Gassaway

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $20 Open

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Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Road Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler

Sat, Jul 4 · Ripley, WV Ripley

Road The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2 Miler

From $30 Open

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Weston Stars and Strides 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Weston, WV Weston

Road Weston Firecracker Kids Color 1KWeston Stars and Strides 5K

From $1 Open

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Freedom Run 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Chester, WV Chester

Road Freedom Run 5K - RunFreedom Run 5K - Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Elizabeth, WV Elizabeth

Road Firecracker 5K Walk OnlyFirecracker 5K Run or Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Firecracker Fun Run 5k

Sat, Jul 4 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road Firecracker Fun Run 5k

From $25 Open

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Town Of Bath 250 Years 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Berkeley Springs, WV Berkeley Springs

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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TOWN OF HUNDRED JULY 4TH 5K RUN & WALK

Sat, Jul 4 · Hundred, WV Hundred

Road 5K Walk5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Almost Heaven 5K

Sat, Jul 11 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

Trail 5K Trail Run/WalkVirtual Race

From $25 Open

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Kicks4Kids 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Road Kicks4Kids 5K WalkRRCA State Championship Kicks4Kids Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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MUSOPT Movement is Medicine 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Barboursville, WV Barboursville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon

Sun, Jul 12 · Richwood, WV Richwood

Triathlon Scenic Mountain TriathlonScenic Mountain Triathlon

From $75 Open

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Martinsburg Sprint & Super Sprint

Sat, Jul 18 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Triathlon Relay - Sprint Triathlon (Create a Team)Relay - Sprint Triathlon (Join a Team)-Super Sprint Triathlon +3

From $0 Open

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McDonough Trail Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Vienna, WV Vienna

Road McDonough Trail Race-4 Mile WalkMcDonough Trail Race - 8 Mile

From $25 Open

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Inclusion 5K Walk/Run/Roll

Sat, Jul 18 · Colliers, WV Colliers

Road 5K Walk/Run/Roll

From $30 Open

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Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road 2K Walk/Run (1.2) MilesVIRTUAL Run For Recovery-Run or walk anywhere at anytime! We will mail your shirt!5K Run-Chip Timed (3.1 Miles)

From $30 Open

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Run 2 Read 2 Miler

Fri, Jul 24 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road Run 2 Read 2 Miler

From $30 Open

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John Cox Memorial 5k Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Athens, WV Athens

Road 5k

From $20 Open

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3 Bridges 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Grafton, WV Grafton

Road 3 Bridges 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race

Sun, Jul 26 · Pipestem, WV Pipestem

Road 6.5 Miler13 Miler19.5 Miler

From $25 Open

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WVMTR Annual Meeting

Sun, Jul 26 · Fayetteville, WV Fayetteville

Road Club Meeting and Run

From $0 Open

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Ohio River Festival 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Ravenswood, WV Ravenswood

Road Ohio River Festival 5k

From $30 Open

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River City 5 Miler/5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Huntington, WV Huntington

Road River City 5k Run/WalkRiver City 5 Miler

From $35 Open

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Stonewood Vol. Fire Dept. 5 Alarm 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Stonewood, WV Stonewood

Virtual Virtual 5k5k

From $25 Open

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Follansbee Red, White and Blue Wave 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Follansbee, WV Follansbee

Road Follansbee Red, White and Blue Wave 5K

From $25 Open

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Run to Mundy's Place 5k for Special Olympics

Sun, Aug 2 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road 5k run/walkWalk Only

From $25 Open

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Annual WV Peach Festival 5k race

Sat, Aug 8 · Fort Ashby, WV Fort Ashby

Road 1 mile fun walk5k Run

From $15 Open

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Pearl Harbor Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Keyser, WV Keyser

Road Pearl Harbor 2 Mile WalkPearl Harbor 5k Run

From $25 Open

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Run with the Dragons 5K presented by Braley Care Homes

Sat, Aug 8 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Mohigans Annual 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road Mohigans Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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9th Annual Miles For Meg 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road Miles for Meg 5K Run or Walk Timed (3.1 Miles)5K Walk or Run (3.1 Miles) - Not Timed

From $30 Open

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Marland Heights Classic

Fri, Aug 14 · Weirton, WV Weirton

Road 2-Mile Walk2-Mile Walk5K Run +2

From $3 Open

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