Running Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 97 running races in West Virginia in 2026 across 49 cities. The next upcoming race is the Charleston Distance Run in Charleston on September 4. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, marathons.

Marshall University Marathon

Sun, Nov 1 · Huntington, WV Huntington

Road 3.25 Mile Run/WalkHalf MarathonMarathon

From $35 Open

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Guyandotte River Run

Sat, Nov 7 · Hanover, WV Hanover

Road 5k10kHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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Paula's Path 5K Walk

Sun, Nov 8 · Harpers Ferry, WV Harpers Ferry

Paula's Path 5K Walk

From $40 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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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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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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Gobble Wobble Half Marathon and 5k

Thu, Nov 26 · Williamson, WV Williamson

Road 5K run/walkHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Summersville WV Turkey Trot 2026

Thu, Nov 26 · Summersville, WV Summersville

Road 5K RUN5K WALK

From $30 Open

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ATA Jingle Bell Jog

Sat, Dec 5 · Chester, WV Chester

Road ATA Jingle Bell Jog - WALKERATA Jingle Bell Jog - RUN or RUN/WALK

From $20 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

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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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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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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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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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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 - SaturdayCanaan 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 50K Ruck50K50K +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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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 Competitive Walk2 Mile Run +7

From $20 Open

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