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 48 great walks across the region. Find your next walk in West Virginia below and join the walking community at these great events!
November 2026
Walkers can complete the 5K on a timed course that starts at Saint Albans High School as part of a free event. Donations and race day supplies will be collected for the Putnam County Animal Shelter, and shirts are available for purchase during re..
December 2026
Wheeled course on paved streets in Saint Marys with a 5K walk that starts and finishes at Pleasants County Park. Walkers are eligible for awards; first 130 finishers receive a participant medal, preregistration by Dec 5 guarantees a long sleeve d..
January 2027
Walkers can take part in a 5K course at Saint Albans High School in Saint Albans, WV, alongside the running races as part of the Kanawha Valley 5K Winter Series. Registration is required and fees vary by date.
Walkers can take the trail option with a 5K route around the Bridge Sports Complex at 400 Forrester Blvd, Bridgeport WV. Registration is required with a $35 fee and same day registration $40 cash or check only.
May 2027
Walkers follow a little over 1 mile route on the Fairmont State University campus in Fairmont WV alongside the 5K and festival. Registration is at 9 am and festival amenities include food trucks, vendors and awareness tables.
Walkers can choose a 5K competitive walk that climbs 350 stairs or a flat Family Friendly 1 Miles route with no stairs, starting at Heritage Port, 1200 Greater Wheeling Trail, Wheeling WV. Participants receive a sweat head band, wristbands an..
Walkers can choose the 13.1 Miles half marathon, a 5K, or a 1.5 Miles dog walk at Corner Main St & 14th St Wheeling WV. Course has elevation changes, packet pickup at WesBanco Arena lobby, and walkers receive bottled water, fresh fruit an..
Walkers can tackle a 5 mile urban obstacle course in downtown Wheeling, WV, starting near WesBanco Arena, with streets, flood walls, abandoned cars and steep inclines. Walkers join heats with assigned start slots every 15 minutes and choose their..