Roosevelt Run/Walk 5K

Registration open April 1st, 2026!

Greenmont celebration weekend starts with the Gene's Run events at the historic Gene's Beer Garden. Friday evening is Morgantown's beer mile. Run it individually or with a team of two or four. Saturday morning's 5k travels through the historic and beautiful neighborhoods of Greenmont and South Park. Events are followed by post-race celebrations at Gene's Beer Garden. Continue the family celebrations at the Greenmont Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday evening.

Please consider supporting the Gene's Run and the neighborhood by volunteering.

Proceeds of the Gene's Run benefit Empty Bowls of Monongalia County.

RACE DATE: Saturday, July 4, 2026

RACE TIME: 4 mile run/walk - 8:00am, 1 mile kids race - 9:00am

4 MILE COURSE: The 4 mile course will start on the rail trail behind the Seneca Center. After walking through the building, you will take a right onto the trail and find the start line about 700m down the trail. The race will start and head towards Star City. When you reach Star City (around mile 2), you will take a right and head up the hill towards Mon. Blvd. You will continue up Mon. Blvd. and pass the WVU Coliseum. After passing the coliseum, you will continue straight onto Beechurst Avenue for a FAST last mile. At the 6th Street intersection, turn right and another right to get back on the rail trail. The finish line will be behind the Seneca Center.

Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3367560465292982942

1 MILE COURSE: The kids mile will be out and back on the rail trail. Their start line will be at the finish line for the 4 mile course. The mile will go towards Deckers Creek and use the same finish line as the 4 mile race.

COURSE SAFETY: Police officers and volunteers stationed throughout the course to direct runners and control traffic. For added safety, please stay to the right when running on Mon. Blvd.

No dogs are permitted in the race

**No Refunds **

FEELING FAST?! There is a $100 prize if you set a new course record! Men: Phil White ('25) 19:36, Women: Aubrey Moskal ('15) 21:58.

PARKING: Parking is available in the Seneca Center (Morgantown Running) parking lot. Please note that the garage under Seneca Village Apartments is for residents only.

REGISTRATION: Online registration will close on Wednesday, July 1st at midnight. You can avoid processing fees by registering in-store at Morgantown Running or Bridgeport Running during store hours. After July 1st, we will only accept in-store registration during store hours and during packet pick-up. CASH OR CHECK ONLY.

PACKET PICK-UP: Early packet pick-up will be on Friday, July 3rd from 3:00p - 6:00p at Morgantown Running. Race day packet pick-up will be on Saturday, July 4th from 7:00a - 7:45a at Morgantown Running. Kids packets can be picked up until 8:45a.

TIMING: Timing will be provided by Parks Timing. Results will be posted on www.IPlayOutside.com within 24 hours.

PHOTOS: We will have volunteers taking photos along the course. They will be posted within a week of the event.

BIBS: Your bib number must be worn on the front and be visible as you are approaching and crossing the finish line. If your bib is not visible, you may not receive a time.

AWARDS - 4 MILE RUN: Top 4 overall male and female: 1st - Brooks Shoe, 2nd - Topo Shoe, 3rd- Goodr Sunglasses, 4th- MR Bib Pins

AWARDS - 1 MILE KIDS RUN: Top boy and girl will receive a pair of Saucony shoes.

SWAG: The first 250 registered participants will receive a shirt. (kids too!)

MORGANTOWN RUNNING STORE: The store will be open before, during, and after the race and close by 10:30am.

MHS Foundation will host a 5K Run/Walk. This year’s event is on Saturday, August 8, 2026. Registration is 8:30 - 9:30 AM, and the race starts at 10:00 AM, beginning and ending on the rail trail at the Morgantown Marriott Hotel. All proceeds from the race benefit academics at Morgantown High School. Join us!

Part of the 2026 NCWV Road Race Series

Free T-Shirt if registered by July 31!

Pre-registration entry fee is $20, and pre-registration closes at 11pm on 8/6/2025. The registration fee on race day is $25.

Get ready to lace up your running shoes and join us for the newest race in the Marion County Race Series! On October 3rd, we're hitting the streets of East Side Fairmont, WV, for a fun run that'll have you feeling good from start to finish. It's all about supporting the amazing work of Osiris Shriners!

Osiris Shriners was founded over a century ago in Wheeling, WV, and supports the northern region of West Virginia. Osiris Shriners promote friendship and brotherhood and support the world’s greatest philanthropy - Shriners Children's. For more information about Osiris Shriners and their charitable work, please visit http://osirisshrinecenter.org.

This course is fast, but don't be fooled—it's challenging enough to give you a great workout! We'll have a water stop around mile 2 to keep you hydrated and energized. Not a runner? No problem! We've got a 1-mile walk option so everyone can join in the fun and support a great cause.

Can't make it to Fairmont? That's okay, too! Just sign up for the virtual option!

All participants will receive a participation medal, registrants prior to September 15th will receive a tee shirt as well, and top-3 in-person race participants will receive medals (Categories: Overall Male and Female; Overall 15 and Under).

Course Description:

The course will begin at the tunnel trail entrance and immediately turn right onto Morgantown Avenue with approximately 80 feet of elevation gain within the first half mile. It will then turn right onto Sunset Boulevard and immediately right again onto Speedway Avenue. After approximately 1 mile, runners will turn right onto East Park Avenue and right again onto Indiana Avenue by Price Cutters. Following Indiana Avenue until the end, you will make your last turn back onto Morgantown Avenue with a breezy 80 foot elevation decline to the finish line.

Our start and finish is located near the MCPARC Meredith Tunnel trailhead in Fairmont (NOT PRICKETTS FORT!) You will access parking and registration near the intersection of Morgantown Avenue and Winfield Street. Use 1801 Morgantown Avenue, Fairmont, WV 26554 to navigate to our event.