Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Trail Run
From the Organizer
Join us for the Deer Dash 5K & 10K Trail Run at Chief Logan State Park! Whether you're looking for a scenic walk or a challenging trail run, there's a race for everyone.
5K Run/Walk: Enjoy a beautiful, beginner-friendly route through the park on flat paved road. This option is perfect for runners and walkers of all levels who want to experience the natural beauty of Chief Logan State Park.
10K Trail Run: Take on an adventurous course covering some of the park’s most iconic trails, including Buffalo Trail, Lakeshore Trail, Black Bear Trail, and Wildcat Trail, before finishing near the historic Museum in the Park. This course offers a mix of terrains and is ideal for trail running enthusiasts.
📍 Start Location: Parking lot by the Museum in the Park
⏰ Registration: Begins at 8:00 a.m.
🏁 Race Start: 9:00 a.m. sharp
This event is completely FREE for all participants! Whether you're racing for time or just enjoying the journey, we can't wait to see you at the starting line. Lace up your running shoes and come explore the trails with us!
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K?
- Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K is a running event held in Logan, WV. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Logan, WV at Chief Logan State Park, Logan, WV. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K
Jun 20, 2026