Running Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 123 running races in West Virginia in 2026 across 58 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 State Games of West Virginia 5K Trail Run/Walk and 11K Trail Run in Huntington on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

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Charleston 21 Parkersburg 14 Wheeling 14 Fairmont 11 Huntington 9 Morgantown 9 Hurricane 8 Bridgeport 8 Davis 7 Ripley 7 Martinsburg 6 Fayetteville 6 Saint Albans 5 Harpers Ferry 4 Barboursville 4 Wellsburg 3 Athens 3 Marlinton 3 Elizabeth 2 Weston 2 Williamson 2 Berkeley Springs 2 Williamstown 2 Moundsville 2 Mullens 2 Clarksburg 2 Oak Hill 2 Gassaway 2 Parsons 2 Pipestem 2

Jan Dils Freedom Fun Run 5K

Sat, Jun 20 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg
Virtual 2026 VIRTUAL Freedom Fun Walk 5K2026 IN-PERSON Freedom Fun Run 5K2026 IN-PERSON Freedom Fun Walk 5K +1
From $20 Open
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Gene's Run

Fri, Jun 26 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown
Road Gene's Beer Mile RelayGene's Beer MileGene's '44 +2
From $30 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left
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Captain Thurmond's Challenge 2026

Sat, Jun 27 · Fayetteville, WV Fayetteville
Triathlon Men's Relay (3-Person Teams)Women’s Raft Team (4–6 Participants)Mixed Raft Team (4–6 Participants) +5
From $85 Open Closing Soon
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