Running Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 106 running races in West Virginia in 2026 across 53 cities. The next upcoming race is the Run 2 Read 2 Miler in Fairmont on July 24. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, marathons.

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

Sat, Jul 18 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Virtual 2K Walk/Run (1.2) MilesVIRTUAL Run For Recovery-Run or walk anywhere at anytime! We will mail your shirt!5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run 2 Read 2 Miler

Fri, Jul 24 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road Run 2 Read 2 Miler

From $24.99 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Williamson

Fri, Jul 24 · Williamson, WV Williamson

Open Closing Soon

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John Cox Memorial 5k Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Athens, WV Athens

Road 5k

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Meeks Mountain Milestones: A Community Celebration

Sat, Jul 25 · Hurricane, WV Hurricane

Open Closing Soon

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3 Bridges 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Jul 25 · Grafton, WV Grafton

Road 3 Bridges 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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WVMTR Annual Meeting

Sun, Jul 26 · Fayetteville, WV Fayetteville

Road Club Meeting and Run

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race

Sun, Jul 26 · Pipestem, WV Pipestem

Road 6.5 Miler13 Miler19.5 Miler

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Stop, Drop & Run 5k & Walk

Sat, Aug 1 · Newell, WV Newell

Road 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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River City 5 Miler/5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Huntington, WV Huntington

Road River City 5 MilerRiver City 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Follansbee Red, White and Blue Wave 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Follansbee, WV Follansbee

Road Follansbee Red, White and Blue Wave 5KFollansbee Red, White and Blue Wave 5K ---- WALK

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Stonewood Vol. Fire Dept. 5 Alarm 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Stonewood, WV Stonewood

Virtual 5kVirtual 5k

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Ohio River Festival 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Ravenswood, WV Ravenswood

Road Ohio River Festival 5k

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run to Mundy's Place 5k for Special Olympics

Sun, Aug 2 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road 5k run/walkWalk Only

From $25 Open

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9th Annual Miles For Meg 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Aug 8 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road 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

Road 1 mile fun walk5k Run

From $15 Open

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Pearl Harbor Run

Sat, Aug 8 · Keyser, WV Keyser

Road Pearl Harbor 2 Mile WalkPearl Harbor 5k Run

From $25 Open

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Color Me Berkeley 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Road 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run with the Dragons 5K presented by Braley Care Homes

Sat, Aug 8 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Mohigans Annual 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road Mohigans Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Marland Heights Classic

Fri, Aug 14 · Weirton, WV Weirton

Road 2-Mile Walk2-Mile Walk5K Run +2

From $3 Open

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Weather the Storm Triathlon

Sat, Aug 15 · Bridgeport, WV Bridgeport

Triathlon Super Sprint Triathlon - Individual (Ages 10+)Sprint Triathlon - Individual (Ages 10+)Sprint Triathlon - Team Relay Team of 2 (Ages 10+) +2

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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St. Francis of Assisi School Scholarship Strides 5K and Quarter Marathon

Sat, Aug 15 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

Road Scholarship Strides 5kScholarship Strides Quarter Marathon

From $30 Open

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PikeView Panther 5k Trail Run

Sat, Aug 15 · Princeton, WV Princeton

Road 5k Trail Run

From $20 Open

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Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race

Sat, Aug 15 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Road 2 Mile Competitive Walk2 Mile Run2 Mile Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Caleb Smail Memorial 5k

Sun, Aug 16 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Walk Only

From $25 Open

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CU Glow Run/ Walk 5k

Fri, Aug 21 · Athens, WV Athens

Open

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

Sat, Aug 22 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road 5K Run (3.1 Miles)2K (1.2mile) Walk-Not Timed

From $30 Open

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Martinsburg Sprint & Super Sprint

Sat, Aug 29 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Triathlon Sprint TriathlonAquabike (Sprint Distance)Duathlon (Sprint Distance) +3

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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Moonlight on the Falls - Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and Distance Challenge

Sat, Aug 29 · Davis, WV Davis

Ultra Moonlight on the Falls Quarter MarathonTEAM - Moonlight on the Falls Distance ChallengeSOLO - Moonlight on the Falls Distance Challenge +3

From $79 Open

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Kick Off To Recovery

Sun, Aug 30 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Road Kick Off To Recovery/ Race To Recovery 5k

From $20 Open

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Kindness in Motion

Tue, Sep 1 · Charles Town, WV Charles Town

Open

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Charleston Distance Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Charleston, WV Charleston

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

From $25 Open

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Wheeling Park King & Queen of the Hill 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road 5kPEP in Your Step Kid's Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 12 · Parsons, WV Parsons

Road Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon

From $60 Open

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Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Berkeley Springs, WV Berkeley Springs

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

From $30 Open

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Rise N Shine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Moundsville, WV Moundsville

Road 5K Walk Only5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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WVU Medicine/Summersville Regional Medical Center Annual Spud Run

Sat, Sep 12 · Summersville, WV Summersville

Road 5K RUN5K WALK

From $30 Open

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

Sun, Sep 13 · Gassaway, WV Gassaway

Virtual 5K Run/WalkHalf MarathonFull Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Leah's Legacy

Sun, Sep 13 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Virtual IN PERSON 2 Mile Walk (NOT TIMED)VIRTUAL 2 Mile WalkVIRTUAL 5K Run +2

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Friends for Families 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road Friends for Families 5K

From $35 Open

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FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Bridgeport, WV Bridgeport

Virtual 5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk - INCLUDES SHIRT AND SHIPPING5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk - NO SHIRTFBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K - IN PERSON +1

From $10 Open

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The Final Countdown - Tribute

Sat, Sep 19 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Road The Final Countdown - Tribute

From $55 Open 100 spots left

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Mountwood Challenge Trail Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Waverly, WV Waverly

Trail Mountwood Challenge 5K WalkMountwood Challenge 5K RunMountwood Challenge Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair

Sat, Sep 19 · Buckhannon, WV Buckhannon

Road Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Dingess Tunnel and Trail 5k

Sat, Sep 26 · Dingess, WV Dingess

Road Tunnel and Trail 5k

From $20 Open

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OGHS PE River Fest 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · New Cumberland, WV New Cumberland

Road Kids 9-12RunWalk only +2

From $20 Open

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Beckley Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Beckley, WV Beckley

Road 5K Run/WalkHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Runnin' with the Dogs 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Road Kids Pup Run5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Run For It!

Sat, Sep 26 · Davis, WV Davis

Virtual 2k WalkVirtual 2k WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk +1

From $12 Open

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