Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Join us on Saturday, October 31st at 9:00 A.M @ Monongah Park for a fun trail run along the West Fork River as we show off our Halloween spirit and support local juvenile justice. This race is hosted by the Marion County Teen Court, which has been active for over 20 years and continues to serve juveniles and their families by providing resources to divert them from the court system. Teen Court relies on teen volunteers to fill roles in the courtroom and carry out the sentencing process of our program. Juveniles that come through our system have the opportunity to serve the community, connect with community based resources, and learn about their behavior in a more holistic way. The proceeds will help support the events for our volunteers, our program workers, and external resources we use to further the effectiveness of our program. Snacks and drinks will be available for those in attendance, along with T-Shirts for the first 50 participants registered!

SUPPORTING OUR VETERANS — BUILDING A STRONGER COMMUNITY Join us for a 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk as we come together to support our veterans and build a stronger, healthier community. Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a walker, or simply want to show your support, everyone is welcome! Saturday, November 7 5K Run & 1-Mile Walk Registration: 7:00 AM Race Begins: 8:00 AM Early Bird Registration: $25 through November 1 Registration increases to $30 after November 1

Join us for the first ever Fairmont Fire 5k! A community race benefitting the local Fairmont Fire Dept. Whether you're chasing a personal best, lacing up running shoes for the first time, or simply supporting your local firefighters, this event is for everyone! The course is an out and back loop starting and ending at Watson Station 3. Aimed to be fast, fun, and welcoming for runners of all ages and abilities. After crossing the finish line, stick around for music, refreshments, local vendors, and an opportunity to meet members of Fairmont Fire Dept. We'll also have fire apparatus and equipment on display, giving kids and adults alike the opportunity to check out the trucks and gear up close. Your participation helps support the Fairmont Fire Department and future community events. We can't wait to see you on race day! Race Features: Professionally chip timed 5k Medals for 1st-3rd Event T-shirt Fire Apparatus & Equipment on display Food & Local Vendors

The Best West Virginia Races & Walks

Double out and back on 2 rail trails. The first section is about 5 miles long, is paved & goes through the historic & restored Meredith Tunnel. The second trail is on crushed limestone & has a scenic view of the Monongahela River. Long sleeve tech shirts if registered by Dec 19th 2026. A very limited number of shirts may be available for same-day registration, so please pre-register online or via mail. All finishers will get a nice custom finisher memento! Hour long videos from the 2009 race & the 2013 race are on You Tube. Race news is posted on Facebook. Awards presented as runners finish. Lots of post-race food. Convenient 1pm start time. First race in MAGP race series. Chip timing by Miles of Smiles Timing Services. Results will be posted on smileymiles.com. Event benefits Literacy Volunteers of Marion County (LVMC), a United Way agency & a 501(c)(3) tax exempt entity. LVMC facilitates free one on one tutoring in a friendly, confidential setting. Tutoring is provided for both adults and children in reading, math & English as a second language (ESL). Same-day registration and packet pickup begin at 11:30am on race day! Pre-race meeting 12:50pm at the starting line directly below the church on the hill.

The fourth annual Charley Clayton Memorial Peep Festival will be held April 11 at Fairmont State University. It is our mission to honor the life and legacy of Charley through an annual celebration highlighting individuality, self-expression, and inclusion through a colorful and sweet springtime celebration. On April 10, we will host the Fairmont Memorial Walk.  The one-mile walk will kick off the 2026 Charley Clayton Memorial Peep Festival and was created to provide a meaningful community event to honor and remember loved ones and celebrate their lives.  The registration fee includes a t-shirt (deadline March 21) and benefits our annual scholarship for a Marion County senior. Location: Fairmont State University campus Walk Start: 7:30 PM Day of Registration/Check In: 6:30 PM

Join us for the Fifth Annual Kickin it for Katy 5K & 1.3 mile walk for suicide awareness. Mark your calendars for Saturday, April 25th, 2026, and be part of an amazing community event on the beautiful campus of Fairmont State University in Fairmont WV. Registration:  9 am 5k Run           10 am walk               10:02 am Festival "Katy Fest" will open at 10 am. This is a family friendly event that welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels to run, walk or just come together in support of suicide awareness.  In addition to the 5K and walk, enjoy a festival packed with fun activities including Live music Awareness tables (suicide, addiction, veterans, etc...) National Guard pull up contest Food trucks HUGE basket raffle Face painting Dunk Tank (weather permitting) Cornhole tournament Vendors! Games & more! All proceeds go to benefit the Kaitlynn Jade scholarship fund and the Marion County Humane Society.   Thank you for helping us to continue making a differenc