Running Races in West Virginia
West Virginia has 102 upcoming running races scheduled for 2026. The calendar runs year-round — busiest in August through October, quietest in January, March, and April. No single city dominates the calendar. Fairmont leads with 9 races, followed by Wheeling (9), Martinsburg (8), and Charleston (8). The remaining 67% of the calendar is spread across smaller cities.
Running races by month in West Virginia
Oct (24) · Aug (23) · Sep (23) · Nov (13) · May (6) · Dec (6) · Apr (3) · Jan (2) · Mar (2)
Showing 24 of 102
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Run with the Dragons 5K presented by Braley Care Homes
August 8, 2026
Saint Albans, WV
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Ohio River Festival 5k
Ravenswood, WV
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Ohio River Festival 5k
August 8, 2026
Ravenswood, WV
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St. Francis of Assisi School Scholarship Strides 5K and Quarter Marathon
Saint Albans, WV
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St. Francis of Assisi School Scholarship Strides 5K and Quarter Marathon
August 15, 2026
Saint Albans, WV
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Mohigans Annual 5K
Morgantown, WV
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Mohigans Annual 5K
August 15, 2026
Morgantown, WV
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Parkersburg News and Sentinel Half Marathon and Two Mile Race
August 15, 2026
Parkersburg, WV
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Moonlight on the Falls - Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and Distance Challenge
August 29, 2026
Davis, WV
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Kick Off To Recovery
Charleston, WV
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Kick Off To Recovery
August 30, 2026
Charleston, WV
Running Races in Nearby States
Frequently asked questions
How do I find running races near me?▾
Enter your zip code on RACE or use the location-based pages at /marathons-near-me, /half-marathons-near-me, /10k-near-me, or /5k-near-me. We show every upcoming running event within your selected radius, sorted by distance from you.
What's the most popular running distance in the US?▾
By a wide margin, the 5K. The half marathon is the most popular distance over 10 miles. Each distance has its own hub on RACE — /5k-races, /10k-races, /half-marathons, /marathons — with live event counts and state-by-state breakdowns.
When is running race season in the US?▾
June is the single busiest month for running events. The June–October stretch carries roughly 70% of the year’s running calendar. December through March is the quietest period — most regions don’t publish next year’s spring races until late winter, so the calendar grows back as race directors finalize dates.
Which states have the most running races?▾
Ohio, Florida, Texas, Michigan, and California lead the country in upcoming running event volume. Every state hosts dozens of upcoming races — including smaller states like Wyoming, Vermont, and North Dakota. The "Browse by state" grid on this page links to a dedicated running hub for every state.
How do I register for a running race?▾
For RACE-native events, you can register and pay on this site. For events hosted on external platforms (RunSignUp, RaceRoster, and similar), we link you directly to the official registration page. Either way, you find the race here.