9 running, walking, fun run, and other events in Fairmont, West Virginia

Are you ready to do good things with your feet? Then lace up your running and walking shoes and join us at 9am on Saturday, July 18th for the Run For Recovery at 107 Jefferson Street in Fairmont! It's a powerful morning of community, compassion, and movement—featuring a 5K run and a 2K walk to benefit the Union Rescue Mission.

Help feed the hungry, shelter the homeless, and bring hope to those battling addiction. Runners, walkers, families—everyone is welcome! Let’s make a difference together.

Can't join us in person on July 18th? No problem, please consider joining as a virtual runner or walker and run or walk whenever it is convenient for you. We will mail you your cool event shirt! Also consider the option of just making a donation to help us reach our goal, just click the Donation tab! Thank

Sign up now at www.RunForRecovery.run! 💥🏃‍♂️👟

After a successful inaugural event thanks to all of the participants, volunteers, and spectators it is time to sign up again and we can't believe it. We took your suggestions and will be implementing some changes moving into this year.

The Robin Ames Foundation (RAF) Trail Series is in honor of Robin Ames and is a series of trail events in Coopers Rock State Park in West Virginia. This race is a celebration of life and who Robin was as a person. There are distances for any skill level.

There are 4 distances. You have the ability to participate in person, we would absolutely love to see you and are planning on making this a destination race, but if you cannot attend there is a virtual option as well. Just submit your run between October 1st and October 30th in any of the distances, and we will put a leader board together (screen shot from Garmin, Strava, or other digital tracking).

• 50K

• 50K relay (a team of 5 with each person running a 10K loop)

• 25K (Two 10K loops and 1 5K loop)

• 10K

• 5K

• Robin's Scouts 1 Mile Fun Run

10K Course Route - The 10K loop will be completed once for the 10K race, and repeated 5 times for the 50K distance. There is about 687ft of gain on each loop and the main climb is rated a Category 4, with an average grade of 3.4% and 429ft of gain over 2.4 miles.

5K Course Route - The 5K loop will be completed once. There is an overall gain of 380ft for the loop.

The loops all start and end at the same point, so there will be plenty of music, food, and fun. Be ready to enjoy your running community and celebrate life.

LOOK UP. LIVE ON

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.