WVU Medicine Summer Hiking Series

About the Event

WVU Medicine Summer Hiking Series

Join us for the WVU Medicine Summer Hiking Series, hosted by Berkeley Medical Center and Jefferson Medical Center! Starting Saturday, May 30, this monthly hiking event is a great opportunity to get active, enjoy the outdoors, and connect with fellow employees.

Led by Chasidy Darfus, the group will meet on the last Saturday of each month at 7:30 a.m. Hike locations will vary throughout the Eastern Panhandle and surrounding areas, offering a scenic and refreshing way to kick off your weekend.

This series is open to WVU Medicine employees, their families and friends, and all fitness levels are welcome. Hikes will range from beginner to intermediate levels to ensure an enjoyable experience for everyone.

Lace up your hiking boots and take a step toward better wellness—one trail at a time!

Races Offered

Summer Hiking Series #1 Maryland Heights Hike

May 30, 2026

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Distance — 7 Miles

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$0.00

Summer Hiking Series #2 TBD

Jun 27, 2026

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Distance — Summer Hiking Series #2 TBD

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$0.00

Summer Hiking Series #3

Jul 25, 2026

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Distance — Summer Hiking Series #3

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$0.00

Summer Hiking Series #4

Aug 29, 2026

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Distance — Summer Hiking Series #4

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$0.00

Summer Hiking Series #5

Sep 26, 2026

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Distance — Summer Hiking Series #5

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Type — Running

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07:30

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$0.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in Martinsburg.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 12.0° / 23.4°

wb_sunny 10.6° / 21.9°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 9.2 /

water_drop 70.4%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 12.0° / 23.4°

wb_sunny 10.6° / 21.9°

air 9.2 km/h

water_drop 70.4%

About Martinsburg

Learn more about the host city, Martinsburg.

Martinsburg is a city of 17,000 people in West Virginia. Founded in 1778, it was named in honor of Colonel Thomas Bryan Martin, a nephew of Lord Fairfax from Kent, who had moved to the general area around 1735.