Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

The Marshall University Marathon will be held Sunday November 1st, 2026. There is a certified 26.2 mile marathon as well as half-marathon and a 3.25 Mile Run/Walk. The highlight is carrying a football down the field to the goal line finish!!

Join us for the 11th Annual Veterans Day 5K & Bike Ride event! The start line will be outside the Indiana National Guard at 9 AM in Huntington. Sign up for the scenic 5K, 1 Mile Family Fun Walk or the 17 mile (approximately) Bike Ride. Free refreshments and top place awards will be given out following the race on-site. Huntington Veterans Day 5K Inc. is a registered 501C3. Thanks to our generous donors and money raised from events like this, we were able to complete our first installation to the Memorial Mile!

The Pathfinder Early Learning Center Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving tradition in Huntington County. The Turkey Trot is a 5K run and 1 Mile Walk. Our new location starts at Pathfinder’s Administrative offices, going around the beautiful Pehkokia Woods and passing the Izaak Walton League on the way back. We plan on seeing our 1,100+ participants, along with spectators and fans. Money raised supports the children and programming at the Early Learning Center.

Date: Thursday, Nov. 26, 2026 Location: Ritter Park, Huntington, West Virginia Start Time: 9 a.m. (Registration 7:30–8:45 a.m.) T-SHIRT REGISTRATION CUTOFF: NOV. 15: T-shirts are included with race registration through Nov. 15. Registrations received after this date will not include a shirt. No exceptions. Move your feet before you eat! Celebrate 20 years of a Huntington Thanksgiving tradition! The 20th Annual Huntington Turkey Trot returns to Ritter Park on Thanksgiving morning for a 5K run/walk benefiting Little Victories Animal Rescue. Whether you run, walk, push a stroller, bring the kids, or trot alongside your dog, everyone is welcome to join us for a little movement and a lot of fun before the Thanksgiving feast. For two decades, the Huntington Turkey Trot has brought families, friends, neighbors, and four-legged companions together on Thanksgiving morning. This year, we celebrate 20 years of community, tradition, gratitude, and support for animals in need. And don't forget the food! We encourage every Turkey Trot participant to bring a bag of dog or cat food for Little Victories. Food and other much-needed shelter supplies will be collected during early packet pickup and on race morning. Lace up, gather your flock, and help us celebrate 20 years of moving our feet before we eat! Take a piece of year 20 home! Twenty years of Thanksgiving tradition deserves a little something to remember them by! Celebrate this milestone with our special 20th anniversary Huntington Turkey Trot ornament, available now in our online store. Whether you are a longtime participant or joining the tradition for the first time, it's a fun way to commemorate this year's celebration. Shop the 20th Anniversary commemorative ornament --> About Little Victories Proceeds from the Huntington Turkey Trot benefit Little Victories Animal Rescue, a lifesaving, no-kill shelter and sanctuary for dogs and cats in Ona, West Virginia. Little Victories provides safe shelter, medical care, enrichment, rehabilitation, adoption and foster programs, and lifelong sanctuary to animals in need throughout the community. Every registration, donation, and bag of food collected through the Huntington Turkey Trot helps Little Victories continue giving animals a chance at life, love, and a home. Learn more about Little Victories Animal Rescue and their greatest current needs at littlevictories.org.

The Marshall Recreation Center’s Annual Triathlon is the Tri-States only indoor triathlon event. The event features swimming, biking, and running...INDOORS! Participants will swim 300 yards in the pool, followed by an 8-mile spin on the indoor cycling bikes & 2 miles on the treadmills. The event is fun for children, adults, and spectators! Proceeds go towards the student development of our staff by providing them with leadership experiences and assisting them with conference participation and careers inside and outside of Campus Rec. The Kids Splash and Dash is designed for younger participants, offering a fun and engaging swim-and-run experience tailored to kids ages 5–12. It’s a perfect way to inspire the next generation of triathletes while enjoying a family-friendly event.

This race is a fundraiser for Huntington High Cross-Country and also to serve a purpose bigger than ourselves a portion of our proceeds will go toward the Facing Hunger Foodbank. The course starts at Harris RiverFront Park and then runs downtown and loops through Marshall’s campus and then returns to the park. Packet Pickup and Race-Day Registration Packet pickup and race-day registration will begin at 7:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 31. A check-in table will be located near the 12th Street entrance to Harris Riverfront Park. Race Start Both the 5K and 5 Miler will begin at 8:00 a.m. The starting line will be located at the far end of the parking lot near the 12th Street entrance. Course Information The 5K and 5-mile courses begin and end in the same locations. Both races will exit and reenter Harris Riverfront Park through the 10th Street entrance. The primary difference between the courses is: 5K participants will turn left onto Hal Greer Boulevard. 5 Miler participants will continue along 5th Avenue to approximately 19th Street before turning back. A water station will be available approximately 1.5 miles into the 5K and shortly before the 3-mile mark of the 5 Miler. Awards The awards ceremony will begin shortly after the age-group results have been finalized. Age Groups 0-10 11-20 21-30 31-40 41-50 51-60 60 and older Custom River City 5 Mile Keychains are awarded to the top 3 overall in the 5k and 5 mile race and the top two in each age group Cash Prizes for the top 3 overall in the 5 miler are as follows*: 1st-$150 2nd-$75 3rd-$50 *High school and collegiate athletes are responsible for verifying that participation and/or acceptance of prize money complies with all applicable school, state association, NCAA, NAIA, NJCAA, USATF, or other governing-body rules. Any declined prize money will be donated directly to Facing Hunger Foodbank. In general High School athletes should not accept cash prizes Food Drive for Facing Hunger Foodbank Please consider bringing a nonperishable food item to donate to Facing Hunger Foodbank. A collection container will be located near the check-in area. Facing Hunger Foodbank has suggested the following items: Canned fruits with pop-top lids Canned vegetables with pop-top lids Canned or shelf-stable meats, including chicken, tuna, and salmon Canned soups with pop-top lids Beef stew Chili Rice Pasta Tomato pasta sauce Boxed helper meals Peanut butter Dry beans, including pinto and navy beans Dry cereal Instant oatmeal Cream of wheat Shelf-stable milk Bottled water