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Date:
Sat, May 02, 2026 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Location:
10922 River Road
Preston County, West Virginia
26537
United States
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5k Run Trail Walk

Race starts at 10 am. The 5K will be held on Cheat River Rail Trail paved course on Saturday morning of Cheat River Festival near Kingwood, WV. Course is flat and fast!! Proceeds benefit Friends of the Cheat.

Every runner and walker gets a free admission to the Cheat River Festival after the race and a customized water bottle. There will be refreshments and awards.

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