# 5K Races in West Virginia (2026)

> 84 upcoming 5K races across West Virginia.

- **Page:** https://runthis.run/races/west-virginia/5k

## Races

- **[Run with the Dragons 5K presented by Braley Care Homes](https://runthis.run/event/rs-107074-run-with-the-dragons-5k-presented-by-braley-care-homes)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Albans, WV · 5K
- **[Mohigans Annual 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-114477-mohigans-annual-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Morgantown, WV · 5K
- **[Color Me Berkeley 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-123219-color-me-berkeley-5k)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Martinsburg, WV · 5K
- **[9th Annual Miles For Meg 5K Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181028-9th-annual-miles-for-meg-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fairmont, WV · 5K
- **[Annual WV Peach Festival 5k race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-198434-annual-wv-peach-festival-5k-race)** — Fri, Aug 7, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fort Ashby, WV · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Marland Heights Classic](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179547-marland-heights-classic)** — Thu, Aug 13, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Weirton, WV · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[St. Francis of Assisi School Scholarship Strides 5K and Quarter Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209145-st-francis-of-assisi-school-scholarship-strides-5k-and-quart)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Saint Albans, WV · 5K / 6.5 mi / 800 m
- **[PikeView Panther 5k Trail Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209799-pikeview-panther-5k-trail-run)** — Fri, Aug 14, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Princeton, WV · 5K
- **[Caleb Smail Memorial 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163339-caleb-smail-memorial-5k)** — Sat, Aug 15, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wheeling, WV · 5K
- **[CU Glow Run/ Walk 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210151-cu-glow-run-walk-5k)** — Thu, Aug 20, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Athens, WV · 5K
- **[Chase Your Dreams 5K Run, 2K Walk, and Kids Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-184259-chase-your-dreams-5k-run-2k-walk-and-kids-run)** — Fri, Aug 21, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fairmont, WV · 5K / 805 m
- **[Kick Off To Recovery](https://runthis.run/event/rs-208184-kick-off-to-recovery)** — Sat, Aug 29, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charleston, WV · 5K
- **[Kindness in Motion](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187325-kindness-in-motion)** — Mon, Aug 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charles Town, WV · 5K
- **[Charleston Distance Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-52817-charleston-distance-run)** — Thu, Sep 3, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charleston, WV · 15.0 mi / 5K / 805 m
- **[Wheeling Park King & Queen of the Hill 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182610-wheeling-park-king-queen-of-the-hill-5k)** — Fri, Sep 4, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wheeling, WV · 5K
- **[WVU Medicine/Summersville Regional Medical Center Annual Spud Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-115126-wvu-medicine-summersville-regional-medical-center-annual-spu)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Summersville, WV · 5K
- **[Rise N Shine 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179561-rise-n-shine-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Moundsville, WV · 5K
- **[Tails on Trails 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-182318-tails-on-trails-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Sep 11, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Berkeley Springs, WV · 5K
- **[Elk River Braxton County Monster Marathon/Half Marathon/5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-124427-elk-river-braxton-county-monster-marathon-half-marathon-5k)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Gassaway, WV · Marathon / 5K
- **[Leah's Legacy](https://runthis.run/event/rs-148909-leahs-legacy)** — Sat, Sep 12, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charleston, WV · 5K / 2.0 mi
- **[Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair](https://runthis.run/event/rs-165239-healthy-hero-hustle-5k-run-walk-health-fair)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Buckhannon, WV · 5K
- **[Mountwood Challenge Trail Race](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167753-mountwood-challenge-trail-race)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Waverly, WV · Marathon / 5K
- **[Friends for Families 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207116-friends-for-families-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Morgantown, WV · 5K
- **[FBI Jerry Dove Memorial 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-32836-fbi-jerry-dove-memorial-5k)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bridgeport, WV · 5K
- **[Victoria's Race Against Child Abuse](https://runthis.run/event/rs-59996-victorias-race-against-child-abuse)** — Fri, Sep 18, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Inwood, WV · 5K / 1000 m
- **[Save A Life Day 5K Walk/Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-169550-save-a-life-day-5k-walk-run)** — Wed, Sep 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ripley, WV · 5K
- **[OGHS PE River Fest 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-11910-oghs-pe-river-fest-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · New Cumberland, WV · 5K
- **[Runnin' with the Dogs 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-128620-runnin-with-the-dogs-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Martinsburg, WV · 5K / 402 m
- **[Run For It!](https://runthis.run/event/rs-136743-run-for-it)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Davis, WV · 1.2 mi / 5K
- **[CAMC Foundation WeCANClimb 5k Trail Run and 2.5 Mile Trail Hike](https://runthis.run/event/rs-179915-camc-foundation-wecanclimb-5k-trail-run-and-2-5-mile-trail-h)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charleston, WV · 5K / 2.5 mi
- **[Dot Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-189004-dot-dash)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Poca, WV · 5K
- **[Beckley Half Marathon & 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-201346-beckley-half-marathon-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Beckley, WV · Marathon / 5K
- **[Dingess Tunnel and Trail 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-209891-dingess-tunnel-and-trail-5k)** — Fri, Sep 25, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Dingess, WV · 3.0 mi
- **[The Clarksburg Pepperoni Roll 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-116955-the-clarksburg-pepperoni-roll-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Clarksburg, WV · 5K
- **[RAF Trail Race Series](https://runthis.run/event/rs-124338-raf-trail-race-series)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bruceton Mills, WV · 31.1 mi / 15.5 mi / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Shriners 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186213-shriners-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fairmont, WV · 5K
- **[2nd Annual Salute to Service 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205265-2nd-annual-salute-to-service-5k)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Athens, WV · 5K
- **[WVSOM DO Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211889-wvsom-do-dash)** — Fri, Oct 2, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Lewisburg, WV · 5K / 1.5 mi
- **[West Virginia Trilogy](https://runthis.run/event/rs-14617-west-virginia-trilogy)** — Thu, Oct 8, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Circleville, WV · 94.1 mi / 31.1 mi / 50.0 mi / Marathon / 5K
- **[Freedom's Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-118392-freedoms-run)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Shepherdstown, WV · Marathon / 10K / 5K / 1 mile
- **[Miles for Migraine West Virginia](https://runthis.run/event/rs-143764-miles-for-migraine-west-virginia)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Morgantown, WV · 2.0 mi / 5K
- **[Fall in Love with Health 5K & Monty's Mini Mile](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211041-fall-in-love-with-health-5k-montys-mini-mile)** — Fri, Oct 9, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fairmont, WV · 5K
- **[Out of the Ashes 5k & Remembrance Walk - WV](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210895-out-of-the-ashes-5k-remembrance-walk-wv)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Hurricane, WV · 1 mile / 5K
- **[Apple Butter Festival 5k Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-212291-apple-butter-festival-5k-run)** — Sat, Oct 10, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Berkeley Springs, WV · 5K
- **[Bridge Day 5K RUN](https://runthis.run/event/rs-107286-bridge-day-5k-run)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fayetteville, WV · 5K
- **[CASA of Marion County Superhero 5K Run & 2K Untimed Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-186793-casa-of-marion-county-superhero-5k-run-2k-untimed-walk)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fairmont, WV · 5K / 1.2 mi
- **[2026 Auggie's 5K Run & Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-200556-2026-auggies-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wheeling, WV · 5K
- **[Chili Chase 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-207495-chili-chase-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Oceana, WV · 5K
- **[WVU Hospitals East Foundation Bob Baronner Apple Trample 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-65332-wvu-hospitals-east-foundation-bob-baronner-apple-trample-5k)** — Fri, Oct 16, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Martinsburg, WV · 5K
- **[Freakeee 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-118249-freakeee-5k-run-walk)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Ripley, WV · 5K
- **[Spring Mills Rotary Ready, Set, Glow 5K Fun Run and Tot Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-167437-spring-mills-rotary-ready-set-glow-5k-fun-run-and-tot-trot)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Martinsburg, WV · 5K
- **[5k Monster Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-190260-5k-monster-dash)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wheeling, WV · 5K
- **[Zombie Night Crawl](https://runthis.run/event/rs-195168-zombie-night-crawl)** — Fri, Oct 23, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Bridgeport, WV · 5K
- **[Philip Barbour Zombie Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-187593-philip-barbour-zombie-run)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Philippi, WV · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Pipestem Pumpkin Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-191500-pipestem-pumpkin-run)** — Fri, Oct 30, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Pipestem, WV · 10K / 5K / 1000 m
- **[Marshall University Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-142104-marshall-university-marathon)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Huntington, WV · Marathon / 3.2 mi
- **[Run for Mama India](https://runthis.run/event/rs-205207-run-for-mama-india)** — Sat, Oct 31, 2026 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charleston, WV · 5K
- **[Guyandotte River Run](https://runthis.run/event/rs-192596-guyandotte-river-run)** — Fri, Nov 6, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Hanover, WV · Marathon / 10K / 5K
- **[Paula's Path 5K Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-154046-paulas-path-5k-walk)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Harpers Ferry, WV · 5K
- **[Fairmont Fire 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-211749-fairmont-fire-5k)** — Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fairmont, WV · 5K
- **[Oglebay Twinkle Trot 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-171023-oglebay-twinkle-trot-5k)** — Fri, Nov 20, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Wheeling, WV · 5K
- **[15th Annual Drumstick Dash](https://runthis.run/event/rs-145073-15th-annual-drumstick-dash)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Charleston, WV · 5K
- **[48th Annual Parkersburg Turkey Trot](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152813-48th-annual-parkersburg-turkey-trot)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Parkersburg, WV · 3.0 mi
- **[Summersville WV Turkey Trot 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-193241-summersville-wv-turkey-trot-2026)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Summersville, WV · 5K
- **[Gobble Wobble Half Marathon and 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-210172-gobble-wobble-half-marathon-and-5k)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Williamson, WV · Marathon / 5K
- **[Shinnston Turkey Trot & Gobble Wobble](https://runthis.run/event/rs-98918-shinnston-turkey-trot-gobble-wobble)** — Wed, Nov 25, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Shinnston, WV · 5K / 1.9 mi / 1000 m
- **[2026 Hot Diggity Dog 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-107078-2026-hot-diggity-dog-5k)** — Fri, Nov 27, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Saint Albans, WV · 5K
- **[Children’s Therapy Clinic “Light the Way 5K"](https://runthis.run/event/rs-100867-children-s-therapy-clinic-light-the-way-5k)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Charleston, WV · 5K
- **[ATA Jingle Bell Jog](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153025-ata-jingle-bell-jog)** — Fri, Dec 4, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Chester, WV · 5K
- **[Run Santa Run 5K - Morgantown](https://runthis.run/event/rs-153805-run-santa-run-5k-morgantown)** — Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Morgantown, WV · 805 m / 5K
- **[2026 South Berkeley Christmas 5K ~ 16th Annual](https://runthis.run/event/rs-5416-2026-south-berkeley-christmas-5k-16th-annual)** — Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Inwood, WV · 5K
- **[The Charleston Winter Series](https://runthis.run/event/rs-121295-the-charleston-winter-series)** — Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Charleston, WV · 5K / 1.9 mi / 5.0 mi / 2.5 mi / 10K
- **[Mistletoe 5K Run/Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-152828-mistletoe-5k-run-walk)** — Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Saint Marys, WV · 5K
- **[The Best West Virginia Races & Walks](https://runthis.run/event/rs-180684-the-best-west-virginia-races-walks)** — Wed, Dec 30, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Fairmont, WV · 5K
- **[Race into the New Year Prediction 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-117489-race-into-the-new-year-prediction-5k)** — Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Saint Albans, WV · 5K
- **[Chill in the Hills - New Year's Trail Run / Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-176304-chill-in-the-hills-new-years-trail-run-walk)** — Thu, Dec 31, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST · Bridgeport, WV · 5K
- **[University of Charleston Marathon](https://runthis.run/event/rs-181659-university-of-charleston-marathon)** — Fri, Apr 9, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Charleston, WV · Marathon / 5K
- **[Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-58462-canaan-valley-half-marathon-10k-and-5k)** — Fri, Apr 23, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Davis, WV · 16.2 mi / Marathon / 10K / 5K / 800 m
- **[6th Annual Kickin It For Katy 5k run and 1.2 mile Walk](https://runthis.run/event/rs-120779-6th-annual-kickin-it-for-katy-5k-run-and-1-2-mile-walk)** — Fri, May 7, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Fairmont, WV · 5K / 1 mile
- **[Stairs for Strides 5K](https://runthis.run/event/rs-173453-stairs-for-strides-5k)** — Fri, May 7, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wheeling, WV · 5K / 1 mile
- **[WV Dandelion Festival Dream Chaser 5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-163716-wv-dandelion-festival-dream-chaser-5k)** — Fri, May 28, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · White Sulphur Springs, WV · 5K
- **[Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend](https://runthis.run/event/rs-6722-ogden-newspapers-wvu-medicine-wellness-weekend)** — Fri, May 28, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Wheeling, WV · Marathon / 5K / 1 mile / 1.5 mi
- **[River City 5 Miler/5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204917-river-city-5-miler-5k)** — Fri, Jul 30, 2027 · 7:00 PM CDT · Huntington, WV · 5.0 mi / 5K
- **[India Raceday Cert 2026](https://runthis.run/event/rs-204506-india-raceday-cert-2026)** — Fri, Mar 29, 2030 · 7:00 PM CDT · fayetteville, WV · 5K

## 5K races by city

- [Charleston, WV (9)](https://runthis.run/races/west-virginia/charleston/5k.md)
- [Fairmont, WV (8)](https://runthis.run/races/west-virginia/fairmont/5k.md)
- [Wheeling, WV (7)](https://runthis.run/races/west-virginia/wheeling/5k.md)
- [Martinsburg, WV (4)](https://runthis.run/races/west-virginia/martinsburg/5k.md)
- [Morgantown, WV (4)](https://runthis.run/races/west-virginia/morgantown/5k.md)
- [Saint Albans, WV (4)](https://runthis.run/races/west-virginia/saint-albans/5k.md)
- [Bridgeport, WV (3)](https://runthis.run/races/west-virginia/bridgeport/5k.md)

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Source: [https://runthis.run/races/west-virginia/5k](https://runthis.run/races/west-virginia/5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).