West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race
Race Date
Jul 26, 2026
Location
Pipestem, WV
The Experience
Welcome to the Inaugural West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race, set in the heart of southern West Virginia’s most scenic river corridor. This event kicks off the WV State Water Festival with a true trail runner’s experience!
Awards Awards will be presented to overall winners in each distance. We will add age groups if participation numbers allow.
Additional Information More details, including course maps and aid stations will be released soon!
Whether you’re chasing miles, views, or just a great summer trail experience, this is a race you won’t want to miss.
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, July 26, 2026
Start Time
8:00 AM
Giveaway
T-Shirt
Start Location
3405 Pipestem Dr, Pipestem, WV, 25979
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Rolling Hills
Quality Score
first year
no finisher counts yet
small race — neutral
needs a few years of results
limited extras
no finisher data yet
no winner time yet
typical high 84°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
65°
Afternoon (High)
84°
Hot conditions — adjust pace expectations, prioritize hydration
0.1"
Precipitation
8 mph
Wind
73%
Humidity
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