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.

JuMP Color Splash Obstacle Dash

Sun, Sep 27 · Harpers Ferry, WV Harpers Ferry

Color Splash Obstacle Dash

From $10 Open

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2026 Greenbrier River Trail Bike Trek

Thu, Oct 1 · Frankford, WV Frankford

Multi-day Ride

From $50 Open 70 spots left

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RAF Trail Race Series

Sat, Oct 3 · Bruceton Mills, WV Bruceton Mills

Trail Robin's Scouts 1 Mile Fun Run5K10K +7

From $20 Open

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Shriners 5K

Sat, Oct 3 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Virtual Shriners 5k (Virtual Option)Shriners 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Athens, WV Athens

Road 5k Run/ Walk

From $20 Open

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HerdFit Games

Sat, Oct 3 · Huntington, WV Huntington

HerdFit Games

From $40 Open 50 spots left

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Oglebay 0.5k Beer Dash

Sun, Oct 4 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road 0.5 k Beer Race

From $20 Open

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2026 Greenbrier River Trail Marathon & Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 4 · Marlinton, WV Marlinton

Road Half MarathonFull Marathon

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Freedom's Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shepherdstown, WV Shepherdstown

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $35 Open

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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 50 spots left

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Out of the Ashes Remembrance Walk - WV

Sun, Oct 11 · Hurricane, WV Hurricane

Virtual Remembrance WalkVirtual 5k

From $30 Open

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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

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Chili Chase 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Oceana, WV Oceana

Road Chili Chase 5k

From $30 Open

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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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2026 Auggie's 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road Auggies 5K Walk OnlyAuggie's 5K Run & Walk

From $20 Open

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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

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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

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Freakeee 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ripley, WV Ripley

Road Freakeee 5K

From $30 Open

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Pipestem Pumpkin Run

Sat, Oct 31 · Pipestem, WV Pipestem

Road 5K Walk5K10K

From $25 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

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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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Marshall University Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Huntington, WV Huntington

Road 3.25 Mile Run/WalkHalf MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Guyandotte River Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Hanover, WV Hanover

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Helping Heroes Veterans Day 10K

Sat, Nov 21 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road 10K Walk10K Run

From $30 Open

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Oglebay Twinkle Trot 5k

Sat, Nov 21 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road 5k

From $25 Open

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Gobble Wobble Half Marathon and 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamson, WV Williamson

Road 5K run/walkHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot

Thu, Nov 26 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Road 48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot

From $20 Open

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Shinnston Turkey Trot & Gobble Wobble

Thu, Nov 26 · Shinnston, WV Shinnston

Road LIVE Kids Gobble WobbleLIVE 3K WalkLIVE 5K Run

From $10 Open

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Elf Off the Shelf Fun Run

Sat, Dec 5 · Ripley, WV Ripley

Road 2026 Elf of the Shelf Race

From $30 Open

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The Best West Virginia Races & Walks

Thu, Dec 31 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road The Best West Virginia Races and Walks

From $0 Open

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University of Charleston Marathon

Sat, Apr 10 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +3

From $30 Open

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Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k

Sat, Apr 24 · Davis, WV Davis

Road Canaan Valley 5K - SundayCanaan Valley 5K - SundayCanaan Valley 5K - Saturday +15

From $10 Open

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

Sat, May 8 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road WalkWalk5k +6

From $0 Open

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Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay

Sun, May 16 · Thurmond, WV Thurmond

Virtual 50K50K Ruck50K Ruck +11

From $10 Open

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Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend

Sat, May 29 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road Ogden Newspapers Fun Run 1 MileOgden Newspapers Fun Run 1 MileOgden Newspapers Dog Walk +11

From $15 Open

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Tough As Nails Urban Challenge

Sun, May 30 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

OCR 5+ Mile Obstacle Course5+ Mile Obstacle Course

From $50 Open

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