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.

FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Bridgeport, WV Bridgeport

5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk - NO SHIRT5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk - INCLUDES SHIRT AND SHIPPINGFBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K - IN PERSON +1

From $10 Open

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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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Friends for Families 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Friends for Families 5K

From $35 Open

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The Final Countdown - Tribute

Sat, Sep 19 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

The Final Countdown - Tribute

From $55 Open 100 spots left

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Dot Dash

Sat, Sep 26 · Poca, WV Poca

Dot Dash

From $30 Closed

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Run For It!

Sat, Sep 26 · Davis, WV Davis

2k WalkVirtual 2k Walk5k Run/Walk +1

From $12 Open

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Beckley Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Beckley, WV Beckley

5K Run/WalkHalf Marathon

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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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JuMP Color Splash Obstacle Dash

Sun, Sep 27 · Harpers Ferry, WV Harpers Ferry

Color Splash Obstacle Dash

From $10 Open

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2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Athens, WV Athens

5k Run/ Walk

From $20 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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Oglebay 0.5k Beer Dash

Sun, Oct 4 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

0.5 k Beer Race

From $20 Open

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Freedom's Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shepherdstown, WV Shepherdstown

5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $35 Open

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Miles for Migraine West Virginia

Sat, Oct 10 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

2 Mile Walk5K Run

Closed

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Chili Chase 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Oceana, WV Oceana

Chili Chase 5k

From $30 Open

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2026 Auggie's 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Auggie's 5K Run & WalkAuggies 5K Walk Only

From $20 Open

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WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5K

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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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 $25 Open

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Run for Mama India

Sun, Nov 1 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Run For Mama India 5K

From $25 Open

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Marshall University Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Huntington, WV Huntington

3.25 Mile Run/WalkHalf MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open

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Oglebay Twinkle Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

5k

From $25 Open

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Shinnston Turkey Trot & Gobble Wobble

Thu, Nov 26 · Shinnston, WV Shinnston

LIVE Kids Gobble WobbleLIVE 3K WalkLIVE 5K Run

From $10 Open

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Summersville WV Turkey Trot 2025

Thu, Nov 26 · Summersville, WV Summersville

5K WALK5K RUN

From $25 Closed

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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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2026 South Berkeley Christmas 5K ~ 16th Annual

Sun, Dec 6 · Inwood, WV Inwood

South Berkeley Christmas 5K ~ 16th Annual

From $25 Closed

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The Charleston Winter Series

Sun, Dec 13 · Charleston, WV Charleston

3K - WALK (December 13, 2026)3K - WALK (December 14, 2025)4K - WALK (February 15, 2026) +17

From $30 Closed

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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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Chill in the Hills - New Year's Trail Run / Walk

Fri, Jan 1 · Bridgeport, WV Bridgeport

Chill in the Hills New Year's Trail Race

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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Charley Clayton Peep Festival Memorial Walk

Fri, Apr 9 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Memorial WalkMemorial Walk

From $25 Closed

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Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k

Sat, Apr 24 · Davis, WV Davis

Canaan Valley 5K - SaturdayCanaan Valley 5K - SaturdayCanaan Valley 5K - Sunday +15

From $10 Open

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Stairs for Strides 5K

Sat, May 8 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Family Friendly Mental Health MileFamily Friendly Mental Health Mile5K Competitive Walk +3

From $25 Closed

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6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk

Sat, May 8 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

WalkWalk5k +6

From $0 Open

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Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend

Sat, May 29 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Ogden Newspapers Fun Run 1 MileOgden Newspapers Fun Run 1 MileOgden Newspapers Pet Walk +11

From $15 Open

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WV Dandelion Festival Dream Chaser 5k

Sat, May 29 · White Sulphur Springs, WV White Sulphur Springs

Dream Chaser 5kDream Chaser 5k

From $20 Closed

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Tough As Nails Urban Challenge

Sun, May 30 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

5+ Mile Obstacle Course5+ Mile Obstacle Course

From $50 Open

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