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JUN
5

Fayetteville, WV
• 2.8 miles
Join us for an unforgettable experience at the Wolf Creek Trails in Fayetteville, WV, with the Howlin' Trails 5K and 10K Run, proudly hosted by Active SWV Races!  This event is the perfect...
5K 10K
46
JUN
6

Union, WV
• 41.2 miles
The Union Farmer’s Day 5k, 10k and 1 mile Fun Walk is back  to kick start your Saturday Farmer’s Day festivities! The race begins on Main Street in Union, WV and proceeds to Willow Bend Road to...
1m 5K 10K
35
JUN
13

Burkes Garden, VA
• 69.1 miles
$30 -$65
8:00 am (7:15 am early start). Half marathon and 5K through and around beautiful Burkes Garden, VA continues to be one of the most elite races in Southwest Virginia. Beautiful countryside with...
5K Half Marathon
33
JUN
19

Fayetteville, WV
• 27.0 miles
$50 -$160
An Epic Adventure Through America's Newest National Park! Immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of New River Gorge National Park with this extraordinary trail race! Starting in the charming...
5K Half Marathon 50K
53
JUN
20

Blacksburg, VA
• 45.3 miles
$28 -$35
Join us to run the streets and trails of Blacksburg at sunset! Prizes awarded under the stars! The Downtown Sundown 5k Race is part of Summer Solstice Festival and is the 5th race in the 2026...
5K
24
JUN
20

Salem, VA
• 51.0 miles
$20
Sunset Glow Run 5K Saturday June 20 | 8pm | Green Hill Park in Salem, VA   Close out Move-A-Palooza with an unforgettable summer night at Green Hill Park! The Sunset Glow Run 5K is a high-energy...
5K
7
JUN
27

Mullens, WV
• 44.6 miles
$30
Race Will have 10k and 5k
5K 10K
40
JUN
27

Wytheville, VA
• 60.3 miles
$30
Chautauqua Festival in the Park 5K Road RaceDate: June 27, 2026Start Time: 9:00AMLocation: Start and Finish – 4th Street in front of Wytheville Recreation CenterRace Day Registration: 7:45AM –...
5K
15
JUL
3

Alderson, WV
• 31.4 miles
$25 -$35
Come join us for a Run for Snacks 5K Race & Kids Fun Run. The race begins at the Alderson Memorial Football Field and follows a scenic route through the heart of historic Alderson. All ages are...
5K
27
JUL
4

Tazewell, VA
• 33.8 miles
$25 -$35
Join us on America's 250th birthday for a unique race experience at the Historic Crab Orchard Museum's Corn Maze. Participants will race around the famous maze. Participants in the Revolutionary...
5K
33
JUL
25

Marion, VA
• 49.3 miles
$40 -$65
Hungry Mother State Park is a gorgeous destination with an awesome trail system. Lots of camping, lodging, and activities for the whole family.  We will have multiple options from a moderate hike...
8m 25K
38
JUL
25

Athens, WV
• 62.5 miles
$20 -$30
Join us for the John Cox Memorial 5K Run on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the picturesque town of Athens, Mercer. This uplifting event pays tribute to the beloved John Cox, a devoted father,...
5K
24
JUL
26

Pipestem, WV
• 58.3 miles
$30 -$55
Welcome to the Inaugural West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race, set in the heart of southern West Virginia’s most scenic river corridor.This event kicks off the WV State Water Festival with a...
6m 13m 19m
14
JUL
26

Fayetteville, WV
• 38.9 miles
The 2026 Annual Meeting will be held in Fayetteville, WV. We will meet at Fayetteville Town Park for a group run. Then go the Ascend WV Cooperative Work Building for the meeting and lunch. This...
12
AUG
7

Blacksburg, VA
• 45.9 miles
$23 -$30
Join us for the 44th annual Draper Mile: a 1-mile downhill road race held in conjunction with the Steppin’ Out Festival! The Draper Mile is the 7th race in the 2026 RunAbout Sports Race Series...
17
AUG
15

Salem, VA
• 49.3 miles
$25 -$30
Known as the “Toughest 5K in Glenvar”, this road course has approximately 300 feet of climb in the first half of the race, setting up an exciting descent for the second half of the race to the...
3K 5K
6
AUG
15

Christiansburg, VA
• 50.0 miles
Montgomery County, Va., is one of two localities in the Commonwealth of Virginia also celebrating 250 years in 2026. Join us for the MCVA 2.50K Family Fun Run/Walk on Saturday, August 15, 2026,...
2K
6
SEP
12

Salem, VA
• 50.8 miles
$7 -$25
Night run 5K road with fast flat course and post-race festivities
1K 5K
276
SEP
19

Floyd, VA
• 47.0 miles
$25 -$30
A family-friendly early Autumn 5K Run/Walk along the beautiful Little River in Floyd, Virginia.
5K
43
SEP
19

Blacksburg, VA
• 36.4 miles
$33 -$110
COME TO BEAUTIFUL BLACKSBURG, VIRGINIA THIS FALL AND RUN WITH THE HOKIES! It is the fourteenth year of the Hokie Half Marathon and 5K! It will take place Sunday, September 20th, 2026. So come...
5K Half Marathon
26