Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon

OCT

18

2026

Choose your trail challenge in Kanawha State Forest. Run the scenic half marathon or the 7K on winding forest roads, all as part of the West Virginia Cryptid Race Series. The event offers finisher medals and takes place on October 18, 2026.

Sun 18 Oct 2026

Charleston, West Virginia

Registration

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About the race

The Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon and 7K takes place on October 18, 2026, in Kanawha State Forest near Charleston, West Virginia. The event is part of the West Virginia Cryptid Race Series.

The course is a trail run set entirely inside the forest, featuring winding forest roads and wooded routes. Participants can choose between two distances:

Half Marathon Trail Run
7K Trail Run

Both races start and finish near the Gift Shop. Registration opens on March 1, 2026, with tiered pricing that increases over time. Shirts are guaranteed for those who register by October 8. Finisher medals are awarded. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

7k Trail Run

Half Marathon Trail Run