West Virginia · 5K
5K Races in West Virginia
West Virginia currently has 43 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Charleston, Wheeling, Fairmont and Huntington have the largest concentration of events.
November (11), May (8) and December (6) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 53 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 43
- Active listings
- 96
- Cities with races
- 47
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Upcoming 5Ks in West Virginia
All 43 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5KGassaway, WVMarathonHalf Marathon5K Run/Walk ~300 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in West Virginia
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Freedom's RunShepherdstown, WV Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf10K5K ~2,000 runners
When 5Ks happen in West Virginia
- January
- 4 upcoming races
- April
- 4 upcoming races
- May
- 8 upcoming races
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- September
- 4 upcoming races
- October
- 3 upcoming races
- November
- 11 upcoming races
- December
- 6 upcoming races
West Virginia cities with the most 5Ks
- Charleston
- 7 upcoming races
- Wheeling
- 5 upcoming races
- Fairmont
- 4 upcoming races
- Huntington
- 3 upcoming races
- Morgantown
- 2 upcoming races
- Saint Albans
- 2 upcoming races
- Fayetteville
- 2 upcoming races
- White Sulphur Springs
- 2 upcoming races
Running in West Virginia cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Freedom's RunShepherdstown, WV Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf10K5K ~2,000 runners
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Blackwater Canyon Half MarathonParsons, WV Usually held in September · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K
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CAMC Foundation WeCANClimb 5k Trail Run and 2.5 Mile Trail HikeCharleston, WV Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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CASA of Marion County Superhero 5K Run & 2K Untimed WalkFairmont, WV Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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Chase Your Dreams 5K Run, 2K Walk, and Kids RunFairmont, WV Usually held in August · next date not announced5K0.5 Miles
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Follansbee Red, White and Blue Wave 5KFollansbee, WV Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health FairBuckhannon, WV Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Miles for Migraine West VirginiaMorgantown, WV Usually held in October · next date not announced5K
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New River Gorge Wilds Trail RunOak Hill, WV Usually held in September · next date not announced5K RunFull MarathonHalf Marathon
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RAF Trail Race SeriesBruceton Mills, WV Usually held in October · next date not announced50K25K10K5K +1 more
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Run for WesMorgantown, WV Usually held in October · next date not announced5k Run5k Walk or Run Virtual*****
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Run to Mundy's Place 5k for Special OlympicsMorgantown, WV Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Runnin' with the Dogs 5KMartinsburg, WV Usually held in September · next date not announced5K0.25 Miles
5Ks in nearby states
Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in West Virginia: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in West Virginia?
- RaceRove currently lists 43 upcoming 5Ks in West Virginia with a confirmed date, plus 53 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which West Virginia cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Charleston (7), Wheeling (5), Fairmont (4), Huntington (3) and Morgantown (2).
- When is 5K season in West Virginia?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (11), May (8) and December (6).
- What is the biggest 5K in West Virginia?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in West Virginia is the Ogden Newspapers Half Marathon, with about 2,500 runners across all of its distances.
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