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Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K

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calendar_today 18 Oct, 2026

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sell $30.00 – $45.00

About the Event

The Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon and 7K offer runners a challenging and scenic experience deep within one of West Virginia’s most iconic natural areas. Set entirely inside Kanawha State Forest, this race takes you along winding forest roads and wooded routes surrounded by dense trees, rolling terrain, and the quiet atmosphere of the hills. The race will start and finish near the Gift Shop, with a scheduled 9AM start time.

Participants can choose between the Half Marathon for a longer, more demanding effort or the 7K for a shorter but still challenging run. As part of the Cryptid Race Series, this event blends forest adventure with local legend and history. Whether you are racing hard or enjoying the atmosphere, this event delivers a memorable fall running experience.

Pricing Half Marathon:
March 1 - March 31 = $45
April 1 - May 31 = $50
June 1 - June 30 = $55
July 1 - August 31 = $60
September 1 - September 30 = $65
October 1 - October 17 = $70
Race Day Registration = $80

Pricing 7K:
March 1 - March 31 = $30
April 1 - May 31 = $32.50
June 1 - June 30 = $35
July 1 - August 31 = $37.50
September 1 - September 30 = $40
October 1 - October 17 = $42.50
Race Day Registration = $45

Shirts guaranteed to everyone who registers by October 8th at Midnight. After this time all extras will be first-come, first-served until supplies run out.

Races Offered

7K Trail Run

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 7K

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$30.00

Half Marathon Trail Run

Oct 18, 2026

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Distance — 13.1 Miles

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Type — Running

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09:00

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$45.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for October in Charleston.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat 9.6° / 20.5°
wb_sunny 7.3° / 18.7°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 9.2 /
water_drop 70.5%

About Charleston

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Charleston, established in 1794, is the state capital of West Virginia. With a population of about 49,000 in 2020, Charleston is the largest city in West Virginia. It's at the junction of Interstates 77, 79, and 64, as well as the confluence of the Elk and Kanawha Rivers, the latter of which flows prominently through the city.

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