Running Races in West Virginia — 2026

There are 145 running races in West Virginia in 2026 across 60 cities. The next upcoming race is the HospiceCare Chocolate Chase 2026 in Lewisburg on April 11. Popular distances include 5K races, trail runs, half marathons.

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

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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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Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon

Sat, Sep 12 · Parsons, WV Parsons

Road Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon

From $60 Open

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Rise N Shine 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Sep 12 · Moundsville, WV Moundsville

Road 5K Walk Only5K Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Mountwood Challenge Trail Race

Sat, Sep 19 · Waverly, WV Waverly

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

From $30 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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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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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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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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2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k

Sat, Oct 3 · Athens, WV Athens

Road 5k Run/ Walk

From $20 Open

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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 · Cass, WV Cass

Road Half MarathonFull Marathon

From $45 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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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 Auggie'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

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Freakeee 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Ripley, WV Ripley

Road Freakeee 5K

From $30 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

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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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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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