West Virginia · 5 Mile · 5K
River City 5 Miler
River City 5 Miler is a 5 Mile and 5K event held in Huntington, West Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, July 31, 2027. About 150 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- July 31, 2027
- Location
- Huntington, WV
- Field size
- ~150 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, July 31, 2027
- Location
- Huntington, West Virginia
- Distances
- 5 Mile, 5K
- Field size
- About 150 runners
- Course
- Flat riverfront course, ~50 ft gain
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- tristateracer.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EDT
- Course profile — 5 Mile
- Loop course; Road surface
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Road surface
About the River City 5 Miler
An annual August run/walk along the Ohio River in Huntington that raises funds for cross country and the Facing Hunger Foodbank.
Rankings and notes
- Notes
- An annual August run/walk along the Ohio River in Huntington that raises funds for cross country and the Facing Hunger Foodbank.
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River City 5 Miler: common questions
- When is the River City 5 Miler?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, July 31, 2027.
- Where is the River City 5 Miler held?
- In Huntington, West Virginia.
- What distances does the River City 5 Miler offer?
- 5 Mile and 5K.
- How many people run the River City 5 Miler?
- About 150 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 River City 5 Miler?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the River City 5 Miler?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 8, 2026).
- What time does the River City 5 Miler start?
- 8:00 AM EDT.
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