West Virginia Trail Fest
May
22
Fri
Date & Time
May. 22, 2026 — May. 24, 2026
All day
Calling all runners and hikers! West Virginia Trail Fest is returning for it's third year. This race takes participants all over the Monongahela National Forest with 100k, 60k, 30k, and 5k options. Sign up today!
May
22
Fri
West Virginia Trail Fest
Date & Time
May. 22, 2026 — May. 24, 2026
All day
Calling all runners and hikers! West Virginia Trail Fest is returning for it's third year. This race takes participants all over the Monongahela National Forest with 100k, 60k, 30k, and 5k options. Sign up today!
Race Highlights
Dark Skies 100K
Midnight start
11,500 ft elevation gain
Climb 2 historic fire towers
Run through 3 WV State Parks
Views of Green Bank Observatory
Summit 2 of 3 WV highest peaks
Finish in Snowshoe Village
20 hr cut-off
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Midnight start
11,500 ft elevation gain
Climb 2 historic fire towers
Run through 3 WV State Parks
Views of Green Bank Observatory
Summit 2 of 3 WV highest peaks
Finish in Snowshoe Village
20 hr cut-off
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Full Moon 50K
Cass start
Point-to-point course
7,400 ft elevation gain
Climb 2 historic fire towers
Summit 2 of 3 WV highest peaks
Finish in Snowshoe Village
13 hr cut-off
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Cass start
Point-to-point course
7,400 ft elevation gain
Climb 2 historic fire towers
Summit 2 of 3 WV highest peaks
Finish in Snowshoe Village
13 hr cut-off
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Stargazer 30K
3,800 ft elevation gain
Climb historic fire tower
Start/Finish in Village
11 hr cut-off
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3,800 ft elevation gain
Climb historic fire tower
Start/Finish in Village
11 hr cut-off
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Twilight 5K
Evening race
650 ft elevation gain
Start/Finish in Village
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Evening race
650 ft elevation gain
Start/Finish in Village
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Race Schedule
In addition to WV Trail Fest, Snowshoe is celebrating Memorial Day Weekend with live music, village happenings, and plenty to explore between races. Check the schedule on our Memorial Day event page for more holiday weekend festivities!
rich-text, responsive-table| FRIDAY, MAY 22 | |
| 2:00–10:00pm | Seneca Board Room Check-in for Dark Skies 100K, Full Moon 50K, Stargazer 30K, Twilight 5K and Kids Mile |
| 7:30pm | Junction Stage Live Music with Jenny and the Streetwalkers |
| 10:30pm | Brigham Loop Bus Departure for Dark Skies 100K |
| SATURDAY, MAY 23 | |
| 12:01am | Entrance to Seneca State Park Dark Skies 100K Start |
| 5:30–6:30am | Cass Last Minute Check-in for Full Moon 50K |
| 5:45am | Snowshoe Village, Brigham Loop Bus Departure for Full Moon 50K |
| 7:00am | Cass Historic Railroad Park Start of Full Moon 50K |
| 8:30–9:45am | Seneca Boardroom Check-in for Stargazer 30K, Twilight 5K, and 1-Mile Fun Run |
| 9:00am | Shavers Center Start of Stargazer 30K |
| 9:15am | Shavers Center Start of 1-Mile Fun Run |
| 2:30–5:45pm | Seneca Boardroom Registration and Check-in for Twilight 5K and 1-Mile Fun Run |
| 6:00pm | Shavers Center Start of Twilight 5K |
| 8:00pm | The Boathouse Ending Time for All Races |
| All Day | Vendor Village Open to Crafters and Local Artisans |
| SUNDAY, MAY 24 | |
| 8:00am | Sponsored Shake-Out Run |
| 9:00am | Mountain Lodge Lawn Awards Ceremony & Raffle (100K, 50K, 30K) |
| All Day | Vendor Village Open to Crafters and Local Artisans |
