5K Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 92 5K races in West Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the The Viking Dash 5k in Ripley on March 14. West Virginia 5K races run primarily March through January.

Duck Dash 5k Run / Walk & Kids Race

Sun, Jun 14 · Wellsburg, WV Wellsburg

5k Run5k WalkKids Race

From $0 Open

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New River Gorge Trail Festival

Fri, Jun 19 · Fayetteville, WV Fayetteville

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

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

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

From $25 Open

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The Spectrum of Color 5K Fun Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Spectrum of Color 5K Fun Run

From $35 Open

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Jan Dils Freedom Fun Run 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

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

From $20 Open

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Gene's Run

Fri, Jun 26 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

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

From $30 Closed 60 spots left

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Cecil Jarvis Greater Clarksburg 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Clarksburg, WV Clarksburg

5K10K

From $30 Closed

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

Sat, Jun 27 · Wellsburg, WV Wellsburg

5k Run5k Walk

From $25 Open

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Thurmond Triathlon

Sun, Jun 28 · Thurmond, WV Thurmond

DuoSolo ParticipantTeam (3+)

From $25 Open

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Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks

Sat, Jul 4 · Alderson, WV Alderson

5k

From $30 Open

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Town Of Bath 250 Years 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Berkeley Springs, WV Berkeley Springs

5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2-miler

Sat, Jul 4 · Ripley, WV Ripley

The Gene Groves Memorial Firecracker 2 Miler

From $30 Open

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Kicks4Kids 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 11 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

RRCA State Championship Kicks4Kids RunKicks4Kids 5K Walk

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

2K Walk/Run (1.2) Miles5K Run-Chip Timed (3.1 Miles)VIRTUAL Run For Recovery-Run or walk anywhere at anytime! We will mail your shirt!

From $30 Open

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John Cox Memorial 5k Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Athens, WV Athens

5k

From $30 Open

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McDonough Frontier Trail Race

Sat, Jul 25 · Vienna, WV Vienna

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

From $25 Open

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Stonewood Vol. Fire Dept. 5 Alarm 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Stonewood, WV Stonewood

5kVirtual 5k

From $25 Open

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Ohio River Festival 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Ravenswood, WV Ravenswood

Ohio River Festival 5k

From $30 Open

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Mohigans Annual 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Mohigans Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Run with the Dragons 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Marland Heights Classic

Fri, Aug 14 · Weirton, WV Weirton

2-Mile Walk2-Mile Walk5K Run +2

From $3 Open

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Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

2 Mile Run2 Mile Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank2 Mile Competitive Walk +3

From $25 Open

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Charleston Distance Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Charleston, WV Charleston

5K Run/Walk3-Person 15-Mile Relay15 Mile Race

From $25 Open

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Rise N Shine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Moundsville, WV Moundsville

5K Walk Only5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K

Sun, Sep 13 · Gassaway, WV Gassaway

5K Run/WalkHalf MarathonFull Marathon

From $30 Closed

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The Final Countdown - Tribute

Sat, Sep 19 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

The Final Countdown - Tribute

From $55 Closed 100 spots left

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FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Bridgeport, WV Bridgeport

FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5KKids - K (50 & 100 yard-dash)

From $10 Closed

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Beckley Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Beckley, WV Beckley

5K Run/WalkHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Run For It!

Sat, Sep 26 · Davis, WV Davis

2k WalkVirtual 2k Walk5k Run/Walk +1

From $12 Closed

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Runnin' with the Dogs 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Kids Pup Run5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Shriners 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Shriners 5k (Virtual Option)Shriners 5K

From $30 Closed

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Miles for Migraine West Virginia

Sat, Oct 10 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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Freedom's Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shepherdstown, WV Shepherdstown

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $35 Open

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Bridge Day 5K RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, WV Fayetteville

5K RUN

From $45 Open

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2026 Auggie's 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Auggie's 5K Run & Walk

From $20 Open

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Freakeee 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ripley, WV Ripley

Freakeee 5K

From $30 Open

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Zombie Night Crawl

Sat, Oct 24 · Bridgeport, WV Bridgeport

Zombie Night Crawl 5k and Kids Run

Closed

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Pipestem Pumpkin Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Pipestem, WV Pipestem

5K5K Walk10K

From $20 Closed

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Marshall University Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Huntington, WV Huntington

3.25 Mile Run/WalkHalf MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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2026 Hot Diggity Dog 5K

Sat, Nov 28 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

5K Run/Walk

From $0 Closed

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Elf Off the Shelf Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Ripley, WV Ripley

2026 Elf of the Shelf Race

From $30 Open

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Mistletoe 5K Run/Walk

Sun, Dec 20 · Saint Marys, WV Saint Marys

Mistletoe 5K Walk OnlyMistletoe 5K Run or Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Race into the New Year Prediction 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

5K Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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