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3JUL
Run · road · 5K
Tomahawk Trot 5k
Gnadenhutten · 69 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
42nd Annual Whiskey Rebellion 5K Run and Walk
Canonsburg · 50 km away
4JUL
Run · road · 5K
Biasi - Shuma Memorial 5k Run / Walk
Toronto · 47 km away
JUL 13
11JUL
Run · road · 5K
Ohio Hills Folk Festival 5k and 10k
Quaker City · 50 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
1st Annual Bridgeville Boro 5k
Bridgeville · 62 km away
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18JUL
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Inclusion 5K Walk/Run/Roll
Weirton · 39 km away
18JUL
Run · road · 5K
Jacktown Fair 5k
Wind Ridge · 30 km away
22JUL
Run · trail · 5K
Clipper XC Series
Columbiana · 80 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
Rain Day 5k
Waynesburg · 50 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
Sweat Bar Fitness Summer Slay 5K & 1 Mile Fun Walk
Oakdale · 59 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
Hospice of Guernsey Flamingo Run
Cambridge · 74 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
Alina's Light Walk, Run & Family Fun 2026
Pittsburgh · 64 km away
25JUL
Run · road · 5K
14th Annual State Line Streak Nude 5K Run/Walk & 5M Run
Darlington · 79 km away
26JUL
Run · road · 5K
Sewickley Sundae 5K & 1 Mile
Sewickley · 70 km away
26JUL
Run · road · 5K
Connecting Champions Memorial Run for Vic 2026
Pittsburgh · 74 km away
29JUL
Run · road · 5K
Betty Zane Days 5K
Martins Ferry · 4 km away
AUG 16
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Follansbee Red, White and Blue Wave 5K
Follansbee · 31 km away
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Harrison County Cancer Crusaders Let's Glow Crazy 5K Run/Walk & 1 Mile Lake Lap
Cadiz · 33 km away
1AUG
Run · road · 5K
Howl at the Moon 5K
Beaver · 78 km away
8AUG
Run · road · 5K
Brookline Breeze 5K Run & Fitness Walk
Pittsburgh · 70 km away
8AUG
Run · road · 5K
LifeWise Belmont County 5K
St. Clairsville · 15 km away
8AUG
Run · road · 5K
North Borough's 5K
Pittsburgh · 74 km away
8AUG
Run · road · 5K
African American Male Wellness 5K
Pittsburgh · 74 km away
14AUG
Run · road · 5K
Marland Heights Classic
Weirton · 39 km away
15AUG
Run · road · 5K
KWF FUN Run 5K & Recipient Celebration! Presented By: Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning & Electric
West Chester · 56 km away
15AUG
Run · road · 5K
"Love, Jill" Memorial 5k and 1 Mile Walk
Beaver · 78 km away
15AUG
Run · road · 5K
Corny 5k & 1 Mile Run/Walk
Claysville · 27 km away
15AUG
Run · road · 5K
Hopewell Twp. 5k Run / Walk
Aliquippa · 72 km away
22AUG
Run · road · 5K
Run Around the Square
Pittsburgh · 74 km away
30AUG
Run · road · 5K
Dormont Dash
Pittsburgh · 69 km away
30AUG
Run · road · 5K
Moosic Lakes Annual 5K Run/Walk
Jefferson Twp · 30 km away
30AUG
Run · road · 5K
Fox Chapel 5k & 1 Mile Fun Run
Pittsburgh · 75 km away
SEP 6
5SEP
Run · road · 5K
Wheeling Park King & Queen of the Hill 5k
Wheeling · 6 km away
7SEP
Run · road · 5K
Labor Day 5K Classic
Washington · 42 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Rise N Shine 5K Run/Walk
Moundsville · 16 km away
12SEP
Run · road · 5K
Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Pittsburgh, PA
Canonsburg · 50 km away
13SEP
Run · road · 5K
9/11 Heroes Run
Pittsburgh · 75 km away
19SEP
Run · road · 5K
Mission Possible XI
Canonsburg · 51 km away
Wheeling · 80 km
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Recurring 5K races near Wheeling
Races that repeat — weekly, monthly or yearly
Sardis Fire and Rescue Run
The Sardis Fire and Rescue Run is a 5K held at the former Riverview Golf Course, starting and finishing at the same location. Miles of Smiles Timing manages the chip timing, though the atmosphere is relaxed, welcoming runners, joggers, walkers, and pets.
The course specifics are not detailed, but the event focuses on community backing over a complex route. Participants receive drinks and light refreshments post-race. Those registered by race day will get a Sardis Fire and Rescue Run T-shirt. All funds raised benefit the Sardis Volunteer Fire Department, supporting their volunteer efforts for the community.
Run for Hope + Miracle Mile
Run for Hope + Miracle Mile is a 5K road race and 1 Mile Fun Run held at Peace Valley Park in Chalfont, Pennsylvania, starting from Sailor's Point. The event is set for a morning start in late May, organized by Bold Hope, with Pretzel City Sports managing the timing.
The course details are not provided, but the race utilizes the Sailor's Point area within Peace Valley Park, located at 759 New Galena Road. The shorter race is named the Miracle Mile, and the 5K is part of the Run for Hope series, accommodating both road runners and those seeking a straightforward one-mile fun run.
RiverBOO! Park 5K
RiverBOO! Park 5K is a sunset 5K run/walk held in Riverview Park on Pittsburgh's Northside. The race begins and ends at the Riverview Park Activities Building on Riverview Avenue. Presented by the City of Pittsburgh Office of Special Events, this is a family-friendly event. The first 200 registrants will receive shirts, and the race has a distinct Halloween theme, incorporating a youth costume contest.
The course winds through the park, passing the Allegheny Observatory on Observatory Hill, offering participants a view of one of Riverview Park's notable landmarks. A notable challenge is the finish, as the last mile is predominantly uphill. Children aged 0 to 15 are eligible for the costume contest. Community partners will provide seasonal activities. For parking, accessing the park from the Woods Run side is recommended, as Riverview Avenue might have race-day restrictions.
Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival
The Pocono Mountains Marathon Race Festival is a fall running event held at Promised Land State Park in Greentown, Pennsylvania. The start and finish lines are located at the Upper Lake Overflow Parking Lot. Participants can select from a 5K, 10K, half marathon, or full marathon. The marathon is a certified Boston Marathon qualifier, with PA certification number 21011NP.
The course winds through the state park during the fall foliage season, offering a wooded Pocono park running experience rather than city streets. Elite Feats organizes the event, and Mark Hughes is the race director. Awards are presented in male, female, and nonbinary categories, with age-group awards for nonbinary runners in the marathon, half marathon, and 10K. First-time half marathon and marathon finishers receive a commemorative plaque alongside their finisher medal. Registration includes a shirt, medal, and running socks.
Pittsburgh Undy Run/Walk
The Pittsburgh Undy Run/Walk is an underwear-themed 5K and 1-mile fun run/walk benefiting the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. It serves as a family-friendly colorectal cancer awareness event, featuring a 5K that begins at 9:00 AM, followed shortly by a 1-mile option for those preferring a shorter, less strenuous course.
The event accommodates all fitness levels, allowing walkers, casual runners, families, survivors, and supporters to participate together. Dogs are permitted, children aged 5 and under can enter the 1-mile fun run without charge, and survivors also receive complimentary registration. Following the races, the agenda includes survivor recognition and an awards ceremony, maintaining a focus on patients, families, caregivers, prevention, and research funding over race times.
LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk
The LECOM Costume Caper 5k Family Fun Run/Walk is a 5 km run and walk in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, where costumes are welcome. It begins on the Pittsburgh Riverfront Trail in the Strip District. Participants can choose to race, jog, walk, or stroll along with family at a relaxed pace.
Costumes are central to the event, with participants encouraged to wear creative, humorous, or distinctive outfits. The event welcomes all ages and fitness levels, from competitive runners to leisurely walkers. Wearing a costume may provide participants with additional items and benefits a charitable cause.
South Park 5K
The South Park 5K, also known as The Loop 5K, is a spring road race in Charlotte, North Carolina, taking place in the SouthPark area. The course follows The Loop, a 3.1-mile urban trail designed to link various points within the neighborhood, making it a community-focused run rather than a race through a remote park.
Participants will run along the tree-lined streets surrounding SouthPark Mall, navigating a moderately challenging course with rolling hills. The event attracts competitive runners, families, and casual joggers. The finish line opens into a block party featuring music, food, and local vendor stalls.
Veterans Day 5k Run & Walk
The Veterans Day 5k Run & Walk is a 5k event held at the John Harris Campus on Market Street in Harrisburg. Harrisburg High School’s Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Program hosts the event, connecting it to students, service, and the local military community, distinguishing it from a typical neighborhood 5k.
The course winds through the school campus, with a shared distance for runners and walkers. The inaugural event features food trucks, a DJ, and exhibits and activities from various military branches. The race benefits the NJROTC program as well as veteran and civilian groups, with a theme centered on diversity, inclusion, and the capabilities of the military services.
Veterans Trail Festival
The Veterans Trail Festival begins and ends at the Recreation Hall in Raccoon Creek State Park, near Hookstown, Pennsylvania. The event features a 5K run/hike and also offers 20-mile and 50K trail races, accommodating walkers, newer trail runners, and ultra runners on the same day.
The 5K follows an out-and-back path with a water station at the midpoint. The 20-mile and 50K routes primarily use single-track trails, presenting rocks, roots, challenging footing, and steep inclines, which often lead to the typical finisher comment: “That was harder than I thought it would be.” The longer races include five aid stations and ham radio tracking. The event benefits veteran and military service members via the Outdoor Immersion Team; 5K participants can also engage in fundraising.
Veterans Trail Festival presented by Flick Financial
Oglebay Twinkle Trot 5k
The Oglebay Twinkle Trot 5K is a holiday night run at Oglebay in Wheeling, West Virginia, during the resort’s Festival of Lights season. Runners and walkers begin in the evening, starting and finishing on Camp Russell Lane near the zoo. Wolf Creek Race Management provides chip timing, but the event welcomes a wide range of participants: experienced runners, first-timers, joggers, walkers, kids, and special guests.
The course guides participants through Oglebay’s light displays, featuring millions of lights, festive scenes, and holiday music. All participants must carry or wear a personal light for visibility. Many runners decorate their clothing with lights and winter themes. The event also offers registration, packet pickup, a DJ, kids’ activities, free parking, and restrooms near the start and finish, creating a family holiday outing.
11th Annual T-Town Turkey Trot
The T-Town Turkey Trot is an annual 5K run or walk in Toronto, Ohio, beginning at 8 a.m. from 408 N. River Ave. This is an untimed fun run, making the setup suitable for walkers, families, and runners seeking a Thanksgiving-morning outing rather than a chip-timed race.
The route follows the Ohio River, and the event collects funds for the Helping Hands of Toronto food pantry. Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers, a raffle is sponsored by J.E. Foster Funeral Home, and coin presentations occur immediately after the race. The Turkey Trot is also included in the Gem City Quadfecta Challenge.
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Wheeling Training Notes
Wheeling hosts 61 5K races in 2026 within 80 km of the city centre — upcoming dates, recurring series, and other races nearby, all in one place.
Locals run the Heritage Trail when they want steady base miles without thinking too hard. The Ohio River Trail gives Wheeling more than 18 miles of paved walking and bicycle trail with the Wheeling Creek Trail tied in downtown. The route is flat and paved, so intervals and Z2 both work. The Wheeling Creek Trail heads east to Elm Grove and meanders along a wooded corridor. Wheeling has no named run club in this guide, so race weekends carry the scene. The Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend, Tough As Nails Urban Challenge, Stairs for Strides 5K, and Oglebay Twinkle Trot 5k give runners the anchor events.
Locals ride the same trail spine for clean spins, recovery days, and out-and-back miles along the Ohio River. The Ohio River Trail runs from 48th Street at Water Street in South Wheeling north to Pike Island Locks and Dam. The Wheeling Creek Trail sends riders east toward Elm Grove, where you cross high above Wheeling Creek on the Hempfield Viaduct and pass through Hempfield Tunnel. Bike Wheeling and Ohio Valley Trail Partners keep the trail scene moving. The Wheeling Heritage Trail Bicycle Tour is the big ride, with 15km, 50km, and 100km options. The 100km route adds a hilly country-road loop to Bethany College, and Fulton grade is the old hill-climb name locals know.
May, June, July, August, October, and November are the useful months here. May stacks the calendar with Tough As Nails Urban Challenge, the Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend, Wheeling Park King & Queen of the Hill 5k, Stairs for Strides 5K, and the Wheeling Heritage Trail Bicycle Tour. June brings The Spectrum of Color 5K Fun Run, and July brings the Betty Zane Days 5K. Summer gives runners and riders long trail days, river views, and steady base miles. November shifts the mood toward Oglebay Twinkle Trot 5k and Gobble Til We Wobble 5K Run/Walk, while winter keeps most training practical on the flat paved trail sections.