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Rim to River Endurance Co.
Glen Jean, United States
October 23, 2027 to October 24, 2027Date confirmed
160.93 km
MountainNature & Off-Road+3
USRegional Running Calendar
Running races in West Virginia
8 verified events (1 confirmed dates) and 19 races in West Virginia with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events81 confirmed dates
Competitions19Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 188 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+7,229 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Photo: Stephen Craven · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Freedom’s Run
Shepherdstown, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km+1
City RunNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: DS Pugh · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad RunningWalking & HikingWorld Marathon Majors Qualifier
Marshall University Marathon
Huntington, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5.23 km
City RunPublic Park+1
Photo: Shixart1985 · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Hatfield McCoy Marathon
Matewan, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadKids & Youth Races
Photo: Frank Vincentz · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Moonlight on the Falls Marathon
Davin, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
42.2 km21.1 km10.55 km
Nature & Off-RoadForest+4
Photo: Ken Lund from Reno, Nevada, USA · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Ragnar Trail Appalachians
Bruceton Mills, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
188 km
City RunNature & Off-Road+3
Photo: Gafoto · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsTrail Running
Miner’s Lady 8 Hour Race
Harpers Ferry, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
8 h
ForestNature & Off-Road
Photo: Wilfredor · CC0 1.0 · Wikimedia CommonsRoad Running
Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon
Parsons, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
October 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2027 - Oct 24, 2027 | Rim to River Endurance Co. | Glen Jean, West Virginia, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Freedom’s Run | Shepherdstown, West Virginia, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Marshall University Marathon | Huntington, West Virginia, US | Road RunningWalking & Hiking | 42.2 km21.1 km5.23 km |
| Date to be announced | Hatfield McCoy Marathon | Matewan, West Virginia, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Moonlight on the Falls Marathon | Davin, West Virginia, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km10.55 km |
| Date to be announced | Ragnar Trail Appalachians | Bruceton Mills, West Virginia, US | Trail Running | 188 km |
| Date to be announced | Miner’s Lady 8 Hour Race | Harpers Ferry, West Virginia, US | Trail Running | 8 h |
| Date to be announced | Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon | Parsons, West Virginia, US | Road Running | 21.1 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of West Virginia (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 8 public events and 19 individual races, including 1 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Key host locations include Glen Jean, Shepherdstown, Huntington, and Matewan. Notable events in the selection include Rim to River Endurance Co., Freedom’s Run, and Marshall University Marathon.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 188 km, reaching up to +7,229 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for West Virginia includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in West Virginia?
RunningCompass currently lists 8 verified events with 19 individual races in West Virginia. A total of 1 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Rim to River Endurance Co., Freedom’s Run, and Marshall University Marathon.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in West Virginia?
Events in West Virginia focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Walking & Hiking. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 188 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Glen Jean, Shepherdstown, Huntington, and Matewan.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in West Virginia?
The most selective courses in West Virginia climb up to +7,229 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in West Virginia?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.