Running Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 136 running races in West Virginia in 2026 across 57 cities. The next upcoming race is the Autism Awareness 5k in Wheeling on April 24. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

Autism Awareness 5k

Fri, Apr 24 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Virtual Autism Awareness 5k RunAutism Awareness 5k WalkAutism Awareness 5K Ruck +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Amputee Fun Fest Fun Run/Roll/Walk

Sat, Apr 25 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Road Amputee Fun Fest Fun WalkAmputee Fun Fest Fun Run

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Race to End Racism

Sat, Apr 25 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Road 1 Mile Walk5K RunSHIRT ONLY (For Staff Volunteers ONLY)

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Premier Dental - River City Kids Race At Vienna, WV

Sat, Apr 25 · Vienna, WV Vienna

Open Closing Soon

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Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k

Sat, Apr 25 · Davis, WV Davis

Road Canaan Valley 5K - SaturdayCanaan Valley 5K - SundayCanaan Valley 10K - Saturday +6

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Max 5K

Sun, Apr 26 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Road 5K Run

From $65 Open Closing Soon

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Country Roads Running Live! An All Access Interview with Alex Minor

Thu, Apr 30 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Open Closing Soon

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MLBC Foundation 5k and Family Fun Run

Fri, May 1 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5KStudent 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race

Sat, May 2 · Lansing, WV Lansing

Road NRG Rim to Rim Race

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Trail Day 5K At Prickett's Fort

Sat, May 2 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road Trail Day 5K Run/Walk at Prickett's Fort

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Flip N Cheer Booster Club 5Kake Fun Run/Walk

Sat, May 2 · Harpers Ferry, WV Harpers Ferry

Road Kids 5K (<16)Adult 5K (17+)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Cheat Fest 5k

Sat, May 2 · Kingwood, WV Kingwood

Road Cheat Fest 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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8th Annual One King Sports 5K & Kids Race

Sat, May 2 · Clarksburg, WV Clarksburg

Road 2026 One King Sports 5K Run/Walk2026 One King Sports Kids Race (8 & Under)

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Slip Slap Slop 2 mile Run

Sun, May 3 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Road Slip Slap Slop 2 mile RunSlip Slap Slop Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Stronger with each Step 5K

Sun, May 3 · Harpers Ferry, WV Harpers Ferry

Road 5K Color Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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5th Annual Jane Hardman Scholarship 2 Mile Walk/Run

Fri, May 8 · Spencer, WV Spencer

Road Kids Ages 10 and Under (Walk or Run)WalkerRunner

From $5 Open

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Stairs for Strides 5K

Sat, May 9 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road Family Friendly Mental Health Mile5K Competitive Walk5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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CASA Superhero 5K - Harrison County, WV

Sat, May 9 · Bridgeport, WV Bridgeport

Road CASA Superhero 5K Run/WalkKids' Fun Run

From $10 Open

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Cpl. Fulks Memorial Trail Race

Sat, May 9 · Hurricane, WV Hurricane

Trail 5K Run5K Walk5K Ruck +1

From $30 Open

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Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Ripley, WV

Sat, May 9 · Ripley, WV Ripley

Road Adult RegistrationChild Registration 13 to 17 yrsFirst Responders & Military Registration +1

From $5 Open

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Wheeling Park King & Queen of the Hill 5k

Sat, May 9 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road 5kPEP in Your Step Kid's Fun Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Middle Ridge Monster 8 Hour Run

Sat, May 9 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Open

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Mullens Dogwood Dash 1 mile race

Sat, May 9 · Mullens, WV Mullens

Open

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Evan Stowers Memorial 5K Trail Run and 2 Mile Walk

Sun, May 10 · South Charleston, WV South Charleston

Trail 2M5KVirtual 5K Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Ramsdell Run

Sat, May 16 · Ceredo, WV Ceredo

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open

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Strawberry Mile

Sat, May 16 · Buckhannon, WV Buckhannon

Road 1 Mile Run

From $15 Open

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PVFD Cheat River Triathlon

Sat, May 16 · Parsons, WV Parsons

Triathlon PVFD 2K Walk (NOT TIMED)PVFD Cheat River Triathlon - 2 Person RelayPVFD Cheat River Triathlon - Solo +1

From $30 Open

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Harpers Ferry Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, May 16 · Harpers Ferry, WV Harpers Ferry

Road 5KHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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New River Rush Adventure Race

Sat, May 16 · Oak Hill, WV Oak Hill

15 Hour, 2 Person Team15 Hour, Solo15 Hour, 3 Person Team +1

From $285 Open Closing Soon

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Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay

Sun, May 17 · Thurmond, WV Thurmond

Virtual 50K50K RuckVirtual 50 Mile +4

From $50 Open

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Main Street Movin' in May 5K Run/Walk

Thu, May 21 · Ripley, WV Ripley

Road Main Street Movin' in May 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend

Sat, May 23 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road Ogden Newspapers Fun Run 1 MileOgden Newspapers Wellness Weekend Pet WalkOgden Newspapers 5K Walk +4

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Amani Brewing 5K & Beer Mile

Sat, May 23 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Road Beer Mile RelayBeer Mile5K

From $30 Open

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Farm 5K Run/Walk at Wardensville Garden Market

Sat, May 23 · Wardensville, WV Wardensville

Road Farm 5K

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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RED WHITE AND BOOM 5K COLOR RUN

Sat, May 23 · Williamstown, WV Williamstown

Road RED, WHITE, AND BOOM 5K COLOR RUN

From $35 Open

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Tough As Nails Urban Challenge

Sun, May 24 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

OCR 6 Mile Obstacle Course

From $50 Open Closing Soon

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Roy Gap Fun Run

Sun, May 24 · Seneca Rocks, WV Seneca Rocks

Open

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Mind Over Matter 5k Walk/Run

Thu, May 28 · Ripley, WV Ripley

Road Mind Over Matter 5k Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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7K & 3K on the Runway

Sat, May 30 · Williamstown, WV Williamstown

Road 3K on the Runway Walk7K on the Runway

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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South Charleston Chamber 12th Annual 5K Wellness Run/Walk

Sat, May 30 · South Charleston, WV South Charleston

Road 5k Run/Walk (Children's Rate)5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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2026 State Games of West Virginia 5K Trail Run/Walk and 11K Trail Run

Sat, May 30 · Huntington, WV Huntington

Trail 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk5K Trail Run/Walk11K Trail Run

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Autism Awareness 2 Mile Color Run

Sat, May 30 · Kearneysville, WV Kearneysville

Road Open to all ages Fun Color Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Children's Home Society of WV Third Annual 5K

Sat, May 30 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Road Children's Home Society of WV 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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24+ Hours of Brake the Habit

Sat, May 30 · Marlinton, WV Marlinton

Brake the Habit

From $300 Open Closing Soon

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Elk River Bigfoot Half Marathon/10K/5K

Sun, May 31 · Clay, WV Clay

Virtual 5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Father's Day Race to end Polio Run/Walk 5K

Sun, May 31 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Virtual Father's Day Race to End Polio 5K WalkFather's Day Race to End Polio 5K RunFather's Day Race to End Polio Virtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Out Wayne Kids Fun Run

Sun, May 31 · Wayne, WV Wayne

Open

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MMTA Wild Edibles and Medicinal Plant Walk

Wed, Jun 3 · Hurricane, WV Hurricane

Open

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Howlin’ Trails 5K/10K at Wolf Creek

Fri, Jun 5 · Fayetteville, WV Fayetteville

Road 5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life 5 Mile Run/ 2.5 Mile Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Road 2.5 Mile Walk5 Mile Run

From $25 Open

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