Kanawha Trace Trail Run
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Kanawha Trace Trail Run : March 28, 2026
The Kanawha Trace Trail Run is a point-to-point trail race in Ona, West Virginia, with the finish at Camp Arrowhead (4081 Scout Camp Rd, Ona, WV 25545). The course begins in Fraziers Bottom and passes through Putnam, Mason, and Cabell counties. The route is mostly single track and includes ridges, bridges, creeks, tunnels, meadows, and a scenic waterfall. The trail was formed in 1962 by connecting existing paths and building others; it is maintained by the Friends of The Kanawha Trace.
Distances and event services
- 50K
- 25K
- 10K
Packet pickup and an expo, a pre-race dinner, a sponsored raffle, and a pre-race meeting are scheduled the day before the race. On race day there is runner check-in and bus transportation for participants to the start locations. Camping is available at Camp Arrowhead for the race weekend for $10 per tent or vehicle; a shower house and restrooms are on site and camper check-in is at the station near the shelter beside the amphitheater. Swag: 50K and 25K entrants receive a custom Kanawha Trace Boco hat and a Bear Wood finishers medal; 10K entrants receive a choice of a custom buff or racking socks and a Bear Wood finishers medal. Registration closes March 27, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
