West Virginia · Half Marathon · 7K
Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K
Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K is a half marathon and 7K event held in Charleston, West Virginia. It was last held on October 18, 2026 and is usually run in October; the next date hasn't been announced yet. About 320 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Charleston, WV
- Field size
- ~320 runners
Race details
- Last held
- October 18, 2026
- Usually held in
- October
- Location
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Distances
- Half Marathon, 7K
- Field size
- About 320 runners
- Course
- Rolling, hilly forest-road and wooded-trail course inside Kanawha State Forest; no official elevation profile has been published.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $67.30 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026)
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
- Course profile — 7K
- Loop course; Mostly trail, some road
About the Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K
The Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon and 7K offer runners a challenging and scenic experience deep within one of West Virginia’s most iconic natural areas. Set entirely inside Kanawha State Forest, this race takes you along winding forest roads and wooded routes surrounded by dense trees, rolling terrain, and the quiet atmosphere of the hills. The race will start and finish near the Gift Shop, with a scheduled 9AM start time. Participants can choose between the Half Marathon for a longer, mor…
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Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K: common questions
- When is the Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K held?
- In Charleston, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K offer?
- Half Marathon and 7K.
- How many people run the Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K?
- About 320 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K?
- Registration status as last checked September 26, 2026: open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $67.30 (from runsignup.com, checked September 26, 2026).
- What time does the Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K start?
- 9:00 AM EDT.
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