West Virginia
West Virginia Walking Events Calendar 2026-2027
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Explore the best walking events in West Virginia for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 49 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in West Virginia below and join the walking community at these great events!
July 2026
The event offers walkers a 2 Miles course from Spencer City Pool that winds through the scenic single track trails of Ben's Run on a shady wooded route. The beginner trail mixes pavement, gravel and dirt and finishes at the pool with post event p..
Walkers can choose the 1.2 Miles 2K walk that starts at 107 Jefferson Street in Fairmont, WV alongside the 5K run. A virtual option lets walkers go anywhere at any time and the event will mail a shirt.
Walkers can use the 5K out and back course starting at Trail Parking Panhandle on Mc Coll Rd in Colliers, WV. The flat, paved trail is clearly marked and volunteer supported, accessible and family friendly with start and finish at the same spot.
Walkers may join the free event at 1601 Co Hwy 52/27, Williamson, WV on a short 0.5 Miles route alongside the running races. Admission is free; donations accepted with 100% to Operation Friend for food and supplies.
The 3 Bridges 5K follows a scenic route that crosses local bridges and starts at 400 Yates Avenue, Grafton WV. It is open to walkers of all ages and abilities, with packet pickup at Grafton High School the day before and on race morning in the Ma..
Walkers can join a walk only 5K that starts and finishes at Martin's Ferry City Park during the Betty Zane Festival. The course runs alongside the 5k run and proceeds support the Martin's Ferry XC team.
August 2026
Walkers can follow the 5K route through downtown Follansbee, starting at 670 Main Street, Follansbee WV 26037. Registration includes a T shirt if purchased before July 18, 2026; registration fee is $25.
The event includes a 5K walking route starting at Harris RiverFront Park, following downtown streets, looping through Marshall's campus and returning to the park. The walk takes place alongside the running races.
The event offers a 5K Walk Only route at Mundy's Place in Morgantown, WV, on a community course. Registration costs $25 and awards are offered for walkers.
The event offers a 5K walking course on the rail trail beginning and ending at the Morgantown Marriott Hotel on Waterfront Place. Pre registration is $20, race day registration $25, and a free T shirt is offered for registrations by July 31.
Walkers can follow the 5K Run/Walk route from Saint Albans Central Fire Station at 51 6th Avenue, Saint Albans WV 25177. Registration is required with pre registration $30 or race day $40 cash or check and t shirt guaranteed if registered by July..
Walkers can choose the untimed 5K (3.1 miles) walk starting at 1 Loop Park Drive, Fairmont WV 26554. The untimed walking category runs alongside the timed 5K and is suitable for recreational walkers of varying paces.
Walkers can choose a 2 Miles course starting in front of the Mineral County Health Department along New Creek in Keyser. The route runs alongside the 5K for runners and supports a Young Marines unit member's trip to Pearl Harbor.
The event offers a 2 Miles walk at Marland Heights Park in Weirton, WV. The 2 Miles walk runs alongside the 5K and is professionally chip timed by GCXC Racing Youngstown, with registration including a t shirt and race day pick up available.
Walkers can enter the Half Marathon or the Two Mile Race from downtown Parkersburg on a rolling route through Wood County back to the commercial area. The course has 16 aid stations with water and Gatorade and open walk awards.
Competitive 5K walk starts near the playground at Bethlehem Community Park on a well marked hilly neighborhood loop through Oak Drive circle, Chapel Road, Emerson and Etna. Volunteers staff all turns and the turnaround and walkers must keep one f..
September 2026
Walkers can choose the flat 5K run/walk on a flat, fast course along Charleston's downtown and riverfront. The event starts at the West Virginia State Capitol and finishes at University of Charleston Stadium, alongside longer races.
Walkers can take the 5K course that starts and finishes at the Big Red Barn in Grand Vue Park in Moundsville, WV. A dedicated 5K Walk Only category runs alongside the 5K run and registration closes 8/29 with a $25 fee.
Walkers can take part in the 5K Run/Walk at Gassaway Depot on the Elk River Trail in Gassaway WV, a flat, fast course along the Elk River. Finishers receive a race shirt, finisher medal and post race refreshments of water and snacks.