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2026-2027 Running Races in Parkersburg, West Virginia

Upcoming running races in and near Parkersburg, West Virginia - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.

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The Biggest and Longest-Running

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

Longest-running48th year48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trotannual tradition

Thu, Nov 26, 202648th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot Parkersburg, WV3 MilesFrom $20Details Fri, Dec 4, 2026Santa Fun Run and Walk a mile Parkersburg, WV1 MileFrom $5Details Sun, Dec 6, 2026Jingle Bell 5k Parkersburg, WVRegistration closedPricing TBAView race Sun, Feb 7, 2027Valentine Classic 5k Parkersburg, WVRegistration closedPricing TBAView race

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Races in Nearby Cities

More race calendars close to Parkersburg. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.

Marietta, OHAbout 16 mi away · 5 races Cambridge, OHAbout 56 mi away · 3 races St. Albans, WVAbout 61 mi away · 3 races Lancaster, OHAbout 64 mi away · 3 races Charleston, WVAbout 64 mi away · 7 races Bridgeport, WVAbout 73 mi away · 3 races

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 Oct 18, 2026.

Common Questions About Racing in Parkersburg

When is race season in Parkersburg?

December is the busiest month for races in Parkersburg, with 2 of the 4. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Where can I train for a race in Parkersburg?

Browse Parkersburg run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.