Race calendar · October 2026 · West Virginia

October 2026 5K Races in West Virginia

Every 5K in West Virginia in October 2026, all 21 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

21 5K races in October 2026

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What the field actually runs

October 5K Races, By the Numbers

38:36Median finish time
23:12Median winning time
232Median field size
4October 5K races with published results

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Sep 22, 2026.

When in October

The October Race Weekends

5K races do not spread evenly across October. The busiest weekend is October 3 and October 4, with 4 of them. Another 1 fall on a weekday.

  1. Oct 3 – Oct 44
  2. Oct 10 – Oct 114
  3. Oct 17 – Oct 184
  4. Oct 24 – Oct 254
  5. Oct 31 – Nov 14

By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The October 5K races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field289 finishersFreedom's Runin the 5KLongest-running14th year14th Annual Brady Steps 5Kannual tradition

October 5K Races by City

Fairmont 3Martinsburg 2Athens 1Barboursville 1Berkeley Springs 1Bridgeport 1Bruceton Mills 1Cairo 1Circleville 1Clarksburg 1Oak Hill 1Oceana 1Parkersburg 1Philippi 1Pipestem 1Ripley 1Shepherdstown 1Wheeling 1
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Soonest 5K Races in October

21 total
Sat, Oct 3, 2026The Clarksburg Pepperoni Roll 5K Clarksburg, WV5K5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026RAF Trail Race Series Bruceton Mills, WV50K25K10K5KFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 3, 2026Shriners 5K Fairmont, WV5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 3, 20262nd Annual Salute to Service 5k Athens, WV5KFrom $25Details Fri, Oct 9, 2026West Virginia Trilogy Circleville, WV94.1 Miles50K50 MilesHalf MarathonFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Freedom's Run Shepherdstown, WVMarathonHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 10, 2026Fall in Love with Health 5K & Monty's Mini Mile Fairmont, WV5KFrom $10Register Sat, Oct 10, 2026Race to the Altar 5k Oak Hill, WV5KFreeDetails Sun, Oct 11, 2026Apple Butter Festival 5k Run Berkeley Springs, WV5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5k Martinsburg, WV5KFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Crusaders for a Cure 5K Parkersburg, WV5KFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 17, 20262026 Auggie's 5K Run & Walk Wheeling, WV5KFrom $20Details

Common Questions About Running an October 5K in West Virginia

When in October are most 5K races held?

The busiest weekend in West Virginia is October 3 and October 4, with 4 5K races on those two days, and the single busiest day is Saturday, October 3 with 4. Another 1 fall on a weekday, which is worth knowing if you are traveling for one.

When should I sign up for an October 5K?

As early as you can. 5 of these October 5K races already have a price increase on the calendar, and 20 are open for entry right now.

How much does an October 5K cost to enter?

The typical entry is $30, with paid entries running from $10 up to $45, and 1 that are free to enter. Entry fees climb as race day gets closer, so the same race is usually cheapest the week it opens.

What is a good 5K time?

Across the 4 of these October 5K races with published results from past editions, the median finisher ran 38:36, and the median winning time was 23:12. So anything under 38:36 puts you in the faster half of a typical field. That is the middle of these RunSignup fields, walkers and charity entrants included, not a national average.

How big is a typical October 5K field?

The median one finished 232 runners, across the 4 of these October 5K races with published results from past editions. Most are far smaller than the big-city events people picture, which means less crowding at the start and a friendlier field, with a last recorded finisher at 1:04:24.

Are there trail 5K races in West Virginia in October?

Yes, 3 races around West Virginia get you off the pavement: 2 are trail races, and 1 mixes road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.

5K Races in Other Months

September and November sit either side of October, which is where most people look next when a date does not fit.

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