Join Us for the Wheeling Turkey Trot: 5K Run/Walk & 1K Children's Fun Run!
Get ready to kick off your Thanksgiving celebrations with a spirited community event that supports the Wheeling Parks and Recreation mission: "to build healthy communities through people, parks, and programs.”
The 8th Annual Bobcats Turkey Trot 5K is an event organized by the Beaver Bobcats Girls Basketball program. There are two options for this 5K. (1) A chip timed Run/Walk, (2) untimed Fun Run/Walk. Timing provided by Wolf Creek Race Management.
Entering its 9th year, the Grateful Gallop has everything you want in a full race - hot cider, cookies exceptional swag, a scenic course, & more!
Experience New River Gorge National Park through this one-of-a-kind event! Starting at the Charlie McCoy Town Park in Fayetteville, West Virginia, this challenging trail race goes into the National Park, through the forest, and loops back to the start, offering views of the river hundreds of feet below. With significant elevation gain, each race offers a difficult yet scenic course. The New River Gorge National Park offers a wide variety of activities and sites to see post-race as well!
You’ve got to treat yo’ elf this December with the Geyer Performing Arts Center Annual 5k Elf Run! Join us, gain some elf-confidence, and kick off the holiday season by kicking up some road dust!
RUNNERS AND WALKERS ARE WELCOME!
Register by 11/13 to be guaranteed a shirt!
Race Day Registration/Check-In begins at 9:00 AM.
We are bringing the Santa back! Kick off your holiday season by helping us stop youth hunger! Wear your Santa hats & Christmas gear for this fun & festive 5k/10k.
We are happy to announce that the Saint Bartholomew Church Ugly Christmas Sweater Race is back for it's sixth year!
Registration prior to December 2nd guarantees an ugly Christmas sweater long sleeved t-shirt. Registration and packet pick-up starts at 9:30am and race starts at 11:00am at Saint Bartholomew Church on race day.
There will be an option for early packet pick up prior to race day on the evening of Friday, December 13th from 5:30-8pm in the Marian Hall at Saint Bartholomew Church.
Awards & age groups will be as follows: top 3 male and female 5k run and 2 mile walk finishers, top 3 overall finishers in the following age groups; ages 14 & under, 15-29, 30-44, 45-59, and 60 & above for both the 5k and walk. Ugly sweater prizes will be given, so make sure you wear the ugliest Christmas sweater you've got!
Race day registration, packet pick-up, and post-race luncheon & awards will be held in the Marian Hall at St. Bartholomew Church. Join us in a fun filled way to kick off this Christmas Season!
Santa put on his sweater and he asked with a smile, "How long is a 5K - is it more than a mile?”
One reindeer spoke up and shouted with glee, “to our calculations, it’s a little more than 3!”
Santa laced his red sneakers and turned to the deer, let’s register online and hit the pavement this year!
Join the movement! The Christmas Eve 5k is back! All event participants will receive a Christmas themed finisher medal and a 100% polyester long sleeve race shirt! There will be hot chocolate, candy, cookies, and more post-race refreshments for all! Start your celebration for the best holiday of the year with this family fun event! Runners & walkers welcome. Strollers are permitted. Age based pricing available during checkout. Don't miss out on this Christmas celebration!
On January 11th, experience the simple beauty of Western Pennsylvania's most popular running location - North Park! Starting from the Boathouse, this paved road course consists of two lake loops plus an out-and-back. After the race, be sure to stick around for refreshments and don't forget to check out North Park's must-see attractions including Gravity Hill and the Fountain of Youth! See you on Saturday, January 11th!