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Running Calendar near New River Gorge National Park & Preserve 2026-2027

Monthly updates for New River Gorge National Park & Preserve

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Explore the top running races near New River Gorge National Park & Preserve for 2026-2027! We've gathered 19 exciting races in the area. Check out our detailed list below to find your next local race.

Half Marathons Marathons Trail Runs Triathlons
February 2026
Feb
21
Sa

New River Gorge Trifecta

Trail Run 50 km 100 km 100 mi
Feb
21
Sa

Cabin Fever 50K

Trail Run 50 km
April 2026
Apr
25
Sa

Falling Water Ultras

Trail Run 50 km 100 km
May 2026
May
2
Sa

New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race

Trail Run 6 mi
May
9
Sa

Bark Bash 5K

5 km
May
16
Sa

New River Rush

Multisport
May
17
Su

Highball to Thurmond Ultra

Trail Run 50 km 50 mi
June 2026
Jun
5
Fr

Howlin' Trails 10K at Wolf Creek

Trail Run 5 km 10 km
Jun
20
Sa

Gritty Chix Mud Run

Trail Run 5 km
Jun
27
Sa

Captain Thurmond's Challenge

Multisport
Jun
27
Sa

Bearhole Road Race

5 km 10 km
Jun
28
Su

Thurmond Triathlon

Triathlon
July 2026
Jul
4
Sa

Alderson Run for Snacks 5K

5 km
August 2026
Aug
29-30
Sa - Su

West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend

Obstacle Run 5 km 10 km Half Marathon
Aug
29
Sa

Color Dash For Hope

5 km
Aug
30
Su

Country Roads Trail Run

Trail Run 10 km Half Marathon
September 2026
Sep
26
Sa

New River Gorge Wilds Trail Run

Trail Run 5 km Half Marathon Marathon
October 2026
Oct
24-25
Sa - Su

Rim to River 100

Trail Run 100 mi
Oct
31
Sa

Pipestem Pumpkin Run

5 km 10 km