Running Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 100 running races in West Virginia in 2026 across 51 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 Coopers Rock Climb-a-thon! in Bruceton Mills on October 11. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

One King Sports 15K

Sat, Oct 10 · Mount Clare, WV Mount Clare

Road 15K Run or Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Fall in Love with Health 5K & Monty's Mini Mile

Sat, Oct 10 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road Fall in Love with Health 5K Fun RunMonty’s Mini Mile

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Race to the Altar 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Oak Hill, WV Oak Hill

Road

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Craigsville Little League Spooky Halloween 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Craigsville, WV Craigsville

Road 5k-Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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Freedom's Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shepherdstown, WV Shepherdstown

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Apple Butter Festival 5k Run

Sun, Oct 11 · Berkeley Springs, WV Berkeley Springs

Road 5k Run

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Coopers Rock Climb-a-thon!

Sun, Oct 11 · Bruceton Mills, WV Bruceton Mills

2026 Coopers Rock Climb-a-thon

From $55 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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2026 Black Walnut Festival Nut Run 5K - Stride & Stroll Race Series

Sun, Oct 11 · Spencer, WV Spencer

Road Runner - Nut Run 5KWalker - Nut Run 5KYouth Ages 10 and Under

From $5 Open

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Hoot Done It? A Meeks Mountain Evening Owl Investigation

Wed, Oct 14 · Hurricane, WV Hurricane

Open Closing Soon

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Itty Bitty Kitty 2 Miler

Sat, Oct 17 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

Road 2 Mile Run/Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Road WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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CASA of Marion County Superhero 5K Run & 2K Untimed Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road 2K Untimed Walk5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Bridge Day 5K RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Fayetteville, WV Fayetteville

Road 5K RUN

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Crusaders for a Cure 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Road Crusaders for a Cure 5K Walk OnlyCrusaders for a Cure 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Chili Chase 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Oceana, WV Oceana

Road Chili Chase 5k run and walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Auggie's 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

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

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K

Sun, Oct 18 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Trail 7K Trail RunHalf Marathon Trail RunVirtual Race

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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5k Monster Dash

Sat, Oct 24 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road RunWalk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Paula's Path 5K Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Harpers Ferry, WV Harpers Ferry

Paula's Path 5K Walk

From $40 Open

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SJMH Color Walk Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Weston, WV Weston

Road SJMH Color Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Beverly Elementary Halloween Hustle 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Beverly, WV Beverly

Road 5K Run, 5K Walk, Kids Fun Run

From $20 Open

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2026 Mothman Mayhem Miles 1M 5K 10K 13.1 26.2

Sat, Oct 24 · Point Pleasant, WV Point Pleasant

Virtual 1 Mile5K10K +2

From $25 Open

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Freakeee 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ripley, WV Ripley

Road Freakeee 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Concord Halloween Veterans Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Athens, WV Athens

Road 5k Run/ Walk

From $20 Open

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Kanawha Trace Darkness Falls Haunted Night Trail Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Ona, WV Ona

Trail Kanawaha Trace Darkness Falls 5K Haunted Night Trail Run

From $10 Open

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Spring Mills Rotary Ready, Set, Glow 5K Fun Run and Tot Trot

Sat, Oct 24 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Road 5K Fun Run/Walk (Adult)5K Fun Run/Walk (18 & under)

From $25 Open

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Fright Care 5K Monster Dash

Sun, Oct 25 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road Fright Care 5K Monster Dash

From $20 Open

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14th Annual Brady Steps 5K

Sun, Oct 25 · Barboursville, WV Barboursville

Road 14th Annual Brady Steps 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Wings & Wander: Fall Migration Bird Watching

Wed, Oct 28 · Hurricane, WV Hurricane

Open

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Tricks, Treats, and Meeks Mountain Trails

Fri, Oct 30 · Hurricane, WV Hurricane

Open

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Witches, Wheels, and Wicked Trails

Sat, Oct 31 · Moorefield, WV Moorefield

Road Kidz Race1 Mile Walk/Run5K Run +1

From $10 Open

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Philip Barbour Zombie Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Philippi, WV Philippi

Road Zombie Fun RunPhilip Barbour Zombie Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Not Scared of Justice Halloween 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road Not Scared Of Justice Halloween 5K

From $25 Open

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Pipestem Pumpkin Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Pipestem, WV Pipestem

Road 5K5K Walk10K

From $25 Open

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North Bend State Park 5K

Sat, Oct 31 · Cairo, WV Cairo

Road North Bend State Park 5K Run / Walk

From $25 Open

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Marshall University Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Huntington, WV Huntington

Road 3.25 Mile Run/WalkHalf MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open

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Run for Mama India

Sun, Nov 1 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Virtual Run For Mama India 5K

From $25 Open

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15th Annual Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 7 · Belington, WV Belington

Road 1 Mile Fun TrotTurkey Trot 5K Walk/Run

From $30 Open

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Spring Mills 5k Zombie Fun Run & Pumpkin Smash

Sat, Nov 7 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Road 5K Zombie Walk/Run5K Family Fun Walk/Run

From $20 Open

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Run For Vets

Sat, Nov 7 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road Run For Vets

From $25 Open

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Guyandotte River Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Hanover, WV Hanover

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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WVU IFC 5k

Sat, Nov 7 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road 5K

From $20 Open

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5Katie

Sat, Nov 7 · Hurricane, WV Hurricane

Road 2K Walk5K Virtual Race5K Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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Fairmont Fire 5k

Sun, Nov 8 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road Fairmont Fire 5k

From $30 Open

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Behemoth 50k & 25k

Sat, Nov 14 · Caldwell, WV Caldwell

Open

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Beth Melton Memorial 5K

Sat, Nov 14 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

Road 5K Race

From $50 Open

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Diabetes Dash Run / Walk 5k

Sat, Nov 14 · New Martinsville, WV New Martinsville

Road 5k walk5k run

From $20 Open

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Helping Heroes Veterans Day 10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road 10K Run10K Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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North Peak Performance Annual Turkey Trot

Sat, Nov 21 · Mannington, WV Mannington

Road 1 Mile Walk5K Run

From $30 Open

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Holiday of Lights 5k Challenge

Sat, Nov 21 · Bluefield, WV Bluefield

Road Holiday of Lights 5kHoliday of Lights 5k Youth

From $15 Open

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