5K Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 94 5K races in West Virginia scheduled for 2026. The next is the South Charleston Chamber 12th Annual 5K Wellness Run/Walk in South Charleston on May 30. West Virginia 5K races run primarily May.

Mind Over Matter 5k Walk/Run

Thu, May 28 · Ripley, WV Ripley

Mind Over Matter 5k Walk/Run

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South Charleston Chamber 12th Annual 5K Wellness Run/Walk

Sat, May 30 · South Charleston, WV South Charleston

5k Run/Walk (Children's Rate)5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Children's Home Society of WV Third Annual 5K

Sat, May 30 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Children's Home Society of WV 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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7K & 3K on the Runway

Sat, May 30 · Williamstown, WV Williamstown

3K on the Runway Walk7K on the Runway

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Autism Awareness 2 Mile Color Run

Sat, May 30 · Kearneysville, WV Kearneysville

Open to all ages Fun Color Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Elk River Bigfoot Half Marathon/10K/5K

Sun, May 31 · Clay, WV Clay

5K Run/Walk10K Run/WalkHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon 19 spots left

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Howlin’ Trails 5K/10K at Wolf Creek

Fri, Jun 5 · Fayetteville, WV Fayetteville

5K Run/Walk10K Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Father's Day Race to end Polio Run/Walk 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Father's Day Race to End Polio 5K RunFather's Day Race to End Polio 5K WalkFather's Day Race to End Polio Virtual

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Union Farmer’s Day 5k, 10k and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Union, WV Union

Farmer’s Day 1 Mile Fun WalkFarmer’s Day 5kFarmer’s Day 10k

From $20 Closed

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The Derek Hotsinpiller Fallen Stars 5K

Sat, Jun 6 · Bridgeport, WV Bridgeport

Kids 1K5K Plate Carrier - Law Enforcement5K - Non Law Enforcement +4

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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2026 CAMC Foundation Run for Your Life 5 Mile Run/ 2.5 Mile Walk

Sat, Jun 6 · Charleston, WV Charleston

2.5 Mile Walk5 Mile Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Dash for Diabetes 5k - June 13, 2026

Sat, Jun 13 · Ravenswood, WV Ravenswood

5K Walk5K Run

From $25 Open

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Roosevelt Run/Walk 5K

Sat, Jun 13 · Arthurdale, WV Arthurdale

Kid's Run5K Run5K Walk

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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A Run To Remember 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Jun 13 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

5K Run-Chip Timed (3.1 Miles)5K Walk (3.1 Miles)

From $25 Open

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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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Barrackville Covered Bridge Festival Kids Sprint

Sat, Jun 20 · Barrackville, WV Barrackville

Barrackville Covered Bridge Festival Kids Sprint

From $10 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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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 VIRTUAL Freedom Fun Walk 5K2026 VIRTUAL Freedom Fun Run 5K2026 IN-PERSON Freedom Fun Run 5K +1

From $20 Open

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Gene's Run

Fri, Jun 26 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

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

From $30 Open Closing Soon 60 spots left

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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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Cecil Jarvis Greater Clarksburg 10K

Sat, Jun 27 · Clarksburg, WV Clarksburg

5K10K10K - FIRST RESPONDERS +1

From $15 Open

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Thurmond Triathlon

Sun, Jun 28 · Thurmond, WV Thurmond

Solo ParticipantTeam (3+)Duo

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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Freedom Run 5K

Sat, Jul 4 · Chester, WV Chester

Freedom Run 5K - WalkFreedom Run 5K - Run

From $20 Closed

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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

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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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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

Kicks4Kids 5K WalkRRCA State Championship Kicks4Kids Run

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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Inclusion 5K Walk/Run/Roll

Sat, Jul 18 · Colliers, WV Colliers

5K Walk/Run/Roll

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closing Soon

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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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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 5k Run/WalkRiver City 5 Miler

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 Closed

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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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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 Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank2 Mile Competitive Walk2 Mile Run +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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