5 running events in Huntington, West Virginia

The Marshall Recreation Center’s Annual Triathlon is the Tri-States only indoor triathlon event. The event features swimming, biking, and running...INDOORS! Participants will swim 300 yards in the pool, followed by an 8-mile spin on the indoor cycling bikes & 2 miles on the treadmills. The event is fun for children, adults, and spectators! Proceeds go towards the student development of our staff by providing them with leadership experiences and assisting them with conference participation and careers inside and outside of Campus Rec.

2nd Annual KidsSplash and Dash! This addition is designed for younger participants, offering a fun and engaging swim-and-run experience tailored to kids ages 5–12. It’s a perfect way to inspire the next generation of triathletes while enjoying a family-friendly event.

The APhA-ASP chapter at Marshall University School of Pharmacy is holding their annual 5K at Ritter Park. This 5K is to raise diabetes awareness as well as raise money for the American Diabetes Association and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation to help further their movement towards treatment, prevention, and finding a cure for diabetes. This event will be April 9th at Ritter Park, Shelter #1 with registration at 5 pm and the race starting at 6:30 pm.

Entry Fees:

• Before April 1st: $20

• At Registration: $25

T-shirts are guaranteed to all runners (you must be present at the race). T-shirts are available to non-runners for a cost to be determined.

To ensure you get your desired shirt size, please sign up by April 1st, 2026!

Awards: The top 3 males and top 3 females will receive medals

Direct Link For Scholarship Applications >

All submissions must be received via the Google Form.

All scholarships are open to ANY High School Senior (class of 2026) in the states of WV, KY, or OH going to college this upcoming Fall Semester.

Submissions will be accepted until April 17, 2026 at Midnight. The winners will be announced sometime in May/June. The scholarships will be paid directly to the student's school of choice upon proof of enrollment.

Funding for these scholarships are raised from some of our Signature Races that we host annually.

THIS RACE IS AN OFFICIAL NATIONAL QUALIFIER FOR THE STATE GAMES OF AMERICA

All medalists are eligible represent the state of West Virginia at the 2026 State Games of America being held in Happy Valley, PA. For more information visit the official website by clicking the link.

This race is also a qualifier for the 2028 State Games of America in Colorado Springs. Click the link above for more information.

5K Trail Run/ Walk:

The race will take place at Heritage Farm and start at the covered bridge. Racers will head up the Grindstone Trail till they reach the top of the trail. From there, racers will head to the Corn Husker Trail and descend down it finishing near the covered bridge.

Medals for overall men's and women's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finishers along with men's and women's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in age groups U18, 18-35, 36-50, 51-64, and 65+.

11K Trail Run

The race will be an extended version of the 5K Trail Run for veteran trail runners looking for extra thrill!

Medals for overall men's and women's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finishers along with men's and women's 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in age groups U18, 18-35, 36-50, 51-64, and 65+.

1 Mile Fun Run/Walk

This 1 mile hike will be a fun farm walk or run across the beautiful Appalachian scenery of Heritage Farm.

Kid division medals for overall boys and girls 1st, 2nd, and 3rd finishers along with boys and girls 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in age groups 5U, 6-10, 11-15. Top 3 adult (16+) men and women will be awarded medals as well.

All registrations come with a 2026 State Games of West Virginia Shirt!

The State Games of West Virginia is the first state games in the Mountain State associated with The National Congress of State Games and The State Games of America. (The State Games of America is an Olympic-style event featuring competition between State Game medal winners (gold, silver, bronze) from across the nation. There are currently 30 states conducting or organizing statewide sports festivals known as state games with West Virginia being the 30th.