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Running Races in West Virginia

Every upcoming running race in West Virginia, all 89 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

89 upcoming races · 35 with finish-time stats

5K 7110K 8Half Marathon 13Marathon 6Ultra 3
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The West Virginia races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field1,211 finishers16th Annual South Berkeley Christmas 5Kin the 5KLongest-running48th year48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trotannual tradition

Races by City in West Virginia

Bridgeport 4Charleston 8Davis 3Fairmont 7Martinsburg 5Morgantown 5Ripley 3Saint Albans 4Wheeling 8

Soonest Races in West Virginia

89 total
Sat, Aug 1, 2026Stonewood Vol. Fire Dept. 5 Alarm 5k Stonewood, WV5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Ohio River Festival 5k Ravenswood, WV5KFrom $30Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Follansbee Red, White and Blue Wave 5K Follansbee, WVFrom $25Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026River City 5 Miler/5k Huntington, WV5 Miles5KFrom $35Register Sat, Aug 1, 2026Stop, Drop & Run 5k & Walk Newell, WV5KFrom $30Details Sun, Aug 2, 2026Run to Mundy's Place 5k for Special Olympics Morgantown, WV5KFrom $25Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Run with the Dragons 5K Saint Albans, WV5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Mohigans Annual 5K Morgantown, WV5KFrom $20Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Color Me Berkeley 5K Martinsburg, WV5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 20269th Annual Miles For Meg 5K Run & Walk Fairmont, WV5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Annual WV Peach Festival 5k race Fort Ashby, WV5K1 MileFrom $20Register Sat, Aug 8, 2026Pearl Harbor Run Keyser, WV5K2 MilesFrom $25Register

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in West Virginia

Which West Virginia cities have the most races?

Wheeling (8), Charleston (8), Fairmont (7), Morgantown (5) have the most upcoming races in West Virginia. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in West Virginia?

West Virginia has 5K (71), 10K (8), Half Marathon (13), Marathon (6), Ultra (3). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in West Virginia?

September is the busiest month for races in West Virginia, with 21 of the 89, followed by August with 20. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are West Virginia races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 35 races in West Virginia with published results, the typical median finish is around 37:23, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.

Are there trail races in West Virginia?

Yes, 14 races around West Virginia get you off the pavement: 8 are trail races, and 6 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.