Running Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 95 running races in West Virginia in 2026 across 50 cities. The next upcoming race is the Spring Mills Rotary Ready, Set, Glow 5K Fun Run and Tot Trot in Martinsburg on October 24. Popular distances include 5K races, ultras, half marathons.

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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Children’s Therapy Clinic “Light the Way 5K"

Sat, Dec 5 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Road 5K Run5K Walk

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run Santa Run 5K - Morgantown

Sun, Dec 6 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Virtual Reindeer Ramble5K Run/Walk - Virtual5K Run/Walk

From $15 Open

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RCRWC Winter Series

Sun, Dec 6 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Virtual Icicle 5k-Recumbent Bike/WheelchairIcicle 5K Run (Belpre)March Hare 5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk +18

From $15 Open

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THE James Campbell Memorial 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Dunbar, WV Dunbar

Road 5K Run/Walk (Youth)5K Run/Walk (Adult)

From $17.5 Open Closing Soon

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Frankfort 5K Jingle Run/2Mile Walk & Kids Mile presented by QC Striders

Sat, Dec 12 · Fort Ashby, WV Fort Ashby

Road 1Mile Kids' Run2Mile Walk5K Jingle Run

From $12 Open

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WV Winter Solstice Endurance Run

Sat, Dec 19 · Helvetia, WV Helvetia

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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Race into the New Year 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

Road 5K Run/Walk (Adult)5K Run/Walk (Youth)

From $17.5 Open Closing Soon

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Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50k/25k

Sat, Jan 9 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Trail 25K50K

From $50 Open Closing Soon 88 spots left

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22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon

Sat, Jan 9 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road Run to Read Half Marathon

From $35 Open

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Dachshund Through The Snow 5K

Sun, Jan 24 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Road 5K Run/Walk (Youth)5K Run/Walk (Adult)

From $17.5 Open Closing Soon

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KCHA Run for the Paws 5K

Sat, Feb 20 · Nitro, WV Nitro

Road 1 Mile Walk with a Shelter Dog1 Mile Walk1 Mile Walk +3

From $17.5 Open Closing Soon

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Marshall Rec Indoor Triathlon & Kids Splash and Dash

Sat, Mar 6 · Huntington, WV Huntington

Triathlon Indoor TriathlonIndoor TriathlonKids Splash and Dash +1

From $10 Open 100 spots left

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

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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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 +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 Pet 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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Canaan Valley Trail Run Blackwater Falls

Sat, Jun 19 · Davis, WV Davis

Trail Canaan Valley Trail Run 5.9 MileCanaan Valley Trail Run 5.9Canaan Valley Trail Run 11.8 Mile +1

From $57.5 Open

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Bearhole Road Race

Sat, Jun 26 · Mullens, WV Mullens

Road 5k5k10k +1

From $30 Open

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

Sat, Aug 21 · Davis, WV Davis

Ultra TEAM - Moonlight on the Falls Distance ChallengeMoonlight on the Falls Quarter MarathonSOLO - Moonlight on the Falls Distance Challenge +9

From $79 Open

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Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race

Sat, Aug 21 · Parkersburg, WV Parkersburg

Road 2 Mile Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank2 Mile Run2 Mile Competitive Walk +7

From $20 Open

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JuMP Color Splash Obstacle Dash

Sun, Sep 26 · Harpers Ferry, WV Harpers Ferry

Color Splash Obstacle DashColor Splash Obstacle Dash

From $10 Open

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2027 Greenbrier River Trail Marathon & Half Marathon

Sun, Oct 3 · Marlinton, WV Marlinton

Road Half MarathonHalf MarathonFull Marathon +1

From $45 Open

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