Roosevelt Run/Walk 5K

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.

Miles for Migraine will host its 7th annual 2-mile Walk, 5K Run and Relax Arizona event on Saturday October 10th at Hazel Ruby McQuain Park in Morgantown. This event is a fundraiser for Migraine & Headache Awareness, Treatment & Research. It's more than a walk/run - come connect with your local migraine & headache community, listen to our speakers & visit sponsors in the festival area.

The 5K run is professionally timed. The Walk and the Relax events are free, but donations are encouraged. All walk and run finishers receive a finisher medal.

Dress up in your best purple flair for a chance at a fun prize!

Funds raised will benefit Miles for Migraine free programs & services as well as the West Virginia University Headache Center to support local migraine research and fellowship training programs.

Looking for a FAST fall half marathon?! Join us on Saturday, October 31st for a fast half that could boost you to your next PR!

WHEN Saturday, October 31, 2026

START TIME 7:30am

KIDS MILE START TIME 8:15am

HALF MARATHON RACE COURSE The course is straight, flat, and fast making it the perfect chance to hit your new PR! The race will start on the rail trail behind the Seneca Center. Participants will head towards Point Marion/Sheepskin Rail Trail on the trail for 6.55 miles before turning around and finishing where they began. The course begins on pavement for just shy of 3 miles before turning to crushed limestone. Participants can expect shade and a beautiful view of the Monongahela River as the sun rises and the fog lifts.

1mile KIDS RACE COURSE The course is simple: out and back on the rail trail. Participants will head towards the Core Arboretum for .5 miles before turning around and heading back to the finish.

COURSE SAFETY Dogs are not permitted in the race.

TIME LIMIT There is a 4 hour time limit.

NUTRITION: Gels will be provided on the race course, as well as water at Mile- 2,3,5,8,10, and 11.

SWAG The first 245 people registered will receive swag.

AWARDS Awards will be offered to the top 3 overall male and female finishers. There will be first place age group awards for male and female finishers for the following: 19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79,80-89, and 90 & up.

MAGP The Morgantown Running Halloween Half Marathon and race #17 in the NCWV series.

ONLINE REGISTRATION Online registration will close on October 24th.^.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION You can register in-store during regular business hours with cash or check only. You can also register during packet pick-up with cash or check.

EARLY PACKET PICK-UP Early pick-up will be on Friday, October 30th at Morgantown Running from 3:00pm - 6:00pm.

RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP You may also pick up your packet on Saturday morning before the race starting at 6:30am. Kid's race packets can be picked up as late as 8:00am

PARKING You may park in the Seneca Center parking lot. Please do not park in the Garage under the Seneca Village Apartments as those spaces are for residents only.

No Refunds