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Sun July 26, 2026
Pipestem, WV 25979 US Directions
Registration opens May 9, 2026!

Events

19.5 Miler

Price: $40
Time: 8:00AM EDT

184 spots left. Price increases after June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

13 Miler

Price: $35
Time: 8:00AM EDT

184 spots left. Price increases after June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

6.5 Miler

Price: $30
Time: 8:00AM EDT

184 spots left. Price increases after June 30, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Place

3405 Pipestem Dr
Pipestem, WV US 25979

Description

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. 

Race Shirt

Course Description

Follow this beautiful course starting at the Pipestem Park Arboretum crossing the road then proceeding on River Trail until the intersection with County Line Trail. Follow County Line Trail to The Nature Center Parking Lot and proceed across the road following course markings to intersect with Lake View Trail. Proceed along Lake View Trail until intersecting Lake Shore Trail. Turn left on Lake Shore Trail and follow it until you come to the beach/ handicap fishing pier. Turn left and follow the blacktop road back to the starting line.

Race Contact Info

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Directions

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