Running Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 123 running races in West Virginia in 2026 across 58 cities. The next upcoming race is the 2026 State Games of West Virginia 5K Trail Run/Walk and 11K Trail Run in Huntington on May 30. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, ultras.

MUSOPT Movement is Medicine 5k

Sat, Jul 11 · Barboursville, WV Barboursville

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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2026 Scenic Mountain Triathlon

Sun, Jul 12 · Richwood, WV Richwood

Triathlon Scenic Mountain TriathlonScenic Mountain Triathlon

From $75 Open

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McDonough Trail Race

Sat, Jul 18 · Vienna, WV Vienna

Road McDonough Trail Race-4 Mile WalkMcDonough Trail Race - 8 Mile

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run For Recovery 5K Run & 2K Run/Walk

Sat, Jul 18 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road 2K Walk/Run (1.2) MilesVIRTUAL Run For Recovery-Run or walk anywhere at anytime! We will mail your shirt!5K Run-Chip Timed (3.1 Miles)

From $30 Open

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Martinsburg Sprint & Super Sprint

Sat, Jul 18 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Triathlon Relay - Sprint Triathlon (Create a Team)Relay - Sprint Triathlon (Join a Team)-Super Sprint Triathlon +3

From $0 Open

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Inclusion 5K Walk/Run/Roll

Sat, Jul 18 · Colliers, WV Colliers

Road 5K Walk/Run/Roll

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Run 2 Read 2 Miler

Fri, Jul 24 · Fairmont, WV Fairmont

Road Run 2 Read 2 Miler

From $30 Open

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John Cox Memorial 5k Run

Sat, Jul 25 · Athens, WV Athens

Road 5k

From $20 Open

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West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race

Sun, Jul 26 · Pipestem, WV Pipestem

Road 6.5 Miler13 Miler19.5 Miler

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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WVMTR Annual Meeting

Sun, Jul 26 · Fayetteville, WV Fayetteville

Road Club Meeting and Run

From $0 Open

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Stonewood Vol. Fire Dept. 5 Alarm 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Stonewood, WV Stonewood

Virtual 5kVirtual 5k

From $25 Open

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Ohio River Festival 5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Ravenswood, WV Ravenswood

Road Ohio River Festival 5k

From $30 Open

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River City 5 Miler/5k

Sat, Aug 1 · Huntington, WV Huntington

Road River City 5 MilerRiver City 5k Run/Walk

From $35 Open

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Follansbee Red, White and Blue Wave 5K

Sat, Aug 1 · Follansbee, WV Follansbee

Road Follansbee Red, White and Blue Wave 5K

From $25 Open

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Run to Mundy's Place 5k for Special Olympics

Sun, Aug 2 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road Walk Only5k run/walk

From $25 Open

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Run with the Dragons 5K presented by Braley Care Homes

Sat, Aug 8 · Saint Albans, WV Saint Albans

Road 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Annual WV Peach Festival 5k race

Sat, Aug 8 · Fort Ashby, WV Fort Ashby

Road 1 mile fun walk5k Run

From $15 Open

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Mohigans Annual 5K

Sat, Aug 8 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road Mohigans Annual 5K Run/Walk

From $20 Open

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Marland Heights Classic

Fri, Aug 14 · Weirton, WV Weirton

Road 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

Road 2 Mile Run2 Mile Competitive Walk2 Mile Wheelchair Rim Push/Hand Crank +3

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Weather the Storm Triathlon

Sat, Aug 15 · Bridgeport, WV Bridgeport

Triathlon Super Sprint Triathlon - Individual (Ages 10+)Sprint Triathlon - Individual (Ages 10+)Sprint Triathlon - Team Relay Team of 2 (Ages 10+) +2

From $10 Open

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Caleb Smail Memorial 5k

Sun, Aug 16 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road 5k Run/Walk5k Walk Only

From $25 Open

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

Sat, Aug 29 · Davis, WV Davis

Ultra SOLO - Moonlight on the Falls Distance ChallengeMoonlight on the Falls Quarter MarathonTEAM - Moonlight on the Falls Distance Challenge +3

From $79 Open Closing Soon

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Charleston Distance Run

Sat, Sep 5 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Road 5K Run/Walk15 Mile Race3-Person 15-Mile Relay

From $25 Open

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Wheeling Park King & Queen of the Hill 5k

Sat, Sep 5 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road 5kPEP in Your Step Kid's Fun Run

From $0 Open

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Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Berkeley Springs, WV Berkeley Springs

Virtual Tails on Trails 5K RUNTails on Trails 5K WALK(Virtual Participant) Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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Rise N Shine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Moundsville, WV Moundsville

Road 5K Run/Walk5K Walk Only

From $25 Open

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Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 12 · Parsons, WV Parsons

Road Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon

From $60 Open

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Leah's Legacy

Sun, Sep 13 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Virtual IN PERSON 2 Mile Walk (NOT TIMED)VIRTUAL 2 Mile WalkVIRTUAL 5K Run +2

From $20 Open

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Friends for Families 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Morgantown, WV Morgantown

Road Friends for Families 5K

From $35 Open

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The Final Countdown - Tribute

Sat, Sep 19 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Road The Final Countdown - Tribute

From $55 Open 100 spots left

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Mountwood Challenge Trail Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Waverly, WV Waverly

Trail Mountwood Challenge 5K WalkMountwood Challenge 5K RunMountwood Challenge Half Marathon

From $30 Open

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FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K

Sat, Sep 19 · Bridgeport, WV Bridgeport

Virtual 5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk - INCLUDES SHIRT AND SHIPPING5K VIRTUAL Run/Walk - NO SHIRTFBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K - IN PERSON +1

From $10 Open

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Run For It!

Sat, Sep 26 · Davis, WV Davis

Virtual Virtual 2k Walk2k WalkVirtual 5k Run/Walk +1

From $12 Open

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Runnin' with the Dogs 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Martinsburg, WV Martinsburg

Road Kids Pup Run5k Run/Walk

From $0 Open

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Beckley Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Sep 26 · Beckley, WV Beckley

Road 5K Run/WalkHalf Marathon

From $30 Open

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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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2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Athens, WV Athens

Road 5k Run/ Walk

From $20 Open

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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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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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Oglebay 0.5k Beer Dash

Sun, Oct 4 · Wheeling, WV Wheeling

Road 0.5 k Beer Race

From $20 Open

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Freedom's Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Shepherdstown, WV Shepherdstown

Road 5K10KHalf Marathon +1

From $35 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

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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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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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Freakeee 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ripley, WV Ripley

Road Freakeee 5K

From $30 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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Run for Mama India

Sun, Nov 1 · Charleston, WV Charleston

Virtual Run For Mama India 5K

From $25 Open

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