Highball to Thurmond Ultra & Relay @ Thurmond, West Virginia, United States on 18 May 2025

The highball was used in early railroads to signal the track was clear. When the ball was hoisted, trains were cleared to proceed! We are raising the ball on this unique 50 Mile & 50K event, encouraging athletes to proceed on this epic destination trail race adventure. Participants will run through New River Gorge National […]

BlackHel Double @ 122 Crim Ave, Belington, WV, United States on 14 September 2024

In 2024 the Tygart Valley Half will maintain the tradition of The BlackHel Double. Runners that complete both this race and the Helvetia 10K Mountain Run hosted by WVMTR the following morning will receive a special hat at the awards ceremony in Helvetia and will be entered in the combined ranking for this third year […]

Tygart Valley Half Marathon @ 122 Crim Ave, Belington, WV, United States on 14 September 2024

Since the cancellation of the Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon in late May, our friends in neighbouring Barbour County have offered to host our event for this year. While we hope that the race can return next year to the course you know and love, we are very excited to offer you an alternative in the […]

Bridge Day 5K Run @ 200 West Maple Ave, Fayetteville, WV, United States on 19 October 2024

Sponsored by West Virginia University Institute of TechnologyDon’t miss your once-a-year opportunity to run across the New River Gorge Bridge on October 19th, 2024. Active SWV’s Bridge Day 5K course starts on the North side of the NRG Bridge and gives runners the chance to take in the vast views from the bridge while running […]

Lake Stephens Finns Up 5K @ 1400 Lake Stephens Road, Surveyor, WV, United States on 20 July 2024

Welcome to the Lake Stephens Finns Up 5K and Kids Splash Dash hosted by Active Southern West Virginia – a thrilling race experience set against the stunning backdrop of Lake Stephens. Mark your calendars for July 20th, 2024, and get ready to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the area while enjoying a family-friendly […]