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THIS RACE IS AN OFFICIAL NATIONAL QUALIFIER FOR THE STATE GAMES OF AMERICA
All medalists are eligible to represent the state of West Virginia at the 2026 State Games of America being held in Happy Valley, PA.
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+.
10K 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 Walk
This 1 mile hike will be a fun non-competitive farm walk across the beautiful Appalachian scenery of Heritage Farm.
All registrations come with a 2025 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.
