5K Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 91 5K races in West Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the New River Gorge Trail Festival in Fayetteville on June 19. West Virginia 5K races run primarily June through May.

New River Gorge Trail Festival

Fri, Jun 19 · Fayetteville, WV Fayetteville

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

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West Virginia Day Walk/Run

Sat, Jun 20 · Elizabeth, WV Elizabeth

West Virginia 2 Miler

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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Barrackville Covered Bridge Festival Kids Sprint

Sat, Jun 20 · Barrackville, WV Barrackville

Barrackville Covered Bridge Festival Kids Sprint

From $10 Open

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Jan Dils Freedom Fun Run 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Barrackville, WV Barrackville

Barrackville Covered Bridge Festival 5KBarrackville Covered Bridge Festival Kids Sprint

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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 Closed

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

Sat, Jun 20 · Nitro, WV Nitro

5K Trail Run10K Trail Run11 Mile Mountain Bike Race (E-Bike Division) +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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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 Open Closing Soon 68 spots left

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Cecil Jarvis Greater Clarksburg 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Clarksburg, WV Clarksburg

5K10K5K - FIRST RESPONDERS +1

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jun 27 · Wellsburg, WV Wellsburg

5k Walk5k Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Thurmond Triathlon

Sun, Jun 28 · Thurmond, WV Thurmond

DuoTeam (3+)Solo Participant

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks

Fri, Jul 3 · Alderson, WV Alderson

5k

From $25 Open

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Mr. T Memorial Scholarship 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Gassaway, WV Gassaway

5K Walk5K Run

From $20 Open

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Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 4 · Charleston, WV Charleston

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

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

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

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

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

From $25 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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TOWN OF HUNDRED JULY 4TH 5K RUN & WALK

Sat, Jul 4 · Hundred, WV Hundred

5K Run5K Walk

From $20 Open

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MUSOPT Movement is Medicine 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Barboursville, WV Barboursville

5K Run/Walk

From $25 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 Closing Soon

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

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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Inclusion 5K Walk/Run/Roll

Sat, Jul 18 · Colliers, WV Colliers

5K Walk/Run/Roll

From $30 Open

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McDonough Trail Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Vienna, WV Vienna

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

From $25 Open

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Run 2 Read 2 Miler

Fri, Jul 24 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Run 2 Read 2 Miler

From $30 Open

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3 Bridges 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Grafton, WV Grafton

3 Bridges 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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John Cox Memorial 5k Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Athens, WV Athens

5k

From $20 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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River City 5 Miler/5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Huntington, WV Huntington

River City 5 MilerRiver City 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Run with the Dragons 5K presented by Braley Care Homes

Sat, Aug 8 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

5K Run/Walk

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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9th Annual Miles For Meg 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

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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Annual WV Peach Festival 5k race

Sat, Aug 8 · Fort Ashby, WV Fort Ashby

1 mile fun walk5k Run

From $15 Open

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Pearl Harbor Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Keyser, WV Keyser

Pearl Harbor 2 Mile WalkPearl Harbor 5k Run

From $25 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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Caleb Smail Memorial 5k

Sun, Aug 16 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

5k Run/Walk5k Walk Only

From $25 Open

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Chase Your Dreams 5K Run, 2K Walk, and Kids Run

Sat, Aug 22 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

2K (1.2mile) Walk-Not Timed5K Run (3.1 Miles)

From $30 Open

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Kick Off To Recovery

Sun, Aug 30 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Kick Off To Recovery/ Race To Recovery 5k

From $20 Open

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Wheeling Park King & Queen of the Hill 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

5kPEP in Your Step Kid's Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Charleston Distance Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Charleston, WV Charleston

5K Run/Walk15 Mile Race3-Person 15-Mile Relay

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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Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Berkeley Springs, WV Berkeley Springs

Tails on Trails 5K RUN(Virtual Participant) Tails on Trails 5K Run/WalkTails on Trails 5K WALK

From $30 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 +1

From $30 Closed

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Helvetia 10k Mountain Run

Sun, Sep 13 · Helvetia, WV Helvetia

2 Mile WalkHelvetia 10k Mountain Run

From $30 Closed

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Leah's Legacy

Sun, Sep 13 · Charleston, WV Charleston

VIRTUAL 2 Mile WalkIN PERSON 2 Mile Walk (NOT TIMED)VIRTUAL 5K Run +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair

Sat, Sep 19 · Buckhannon, WV Buckhannon

Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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