
2026-2027 Kanawha Valley 5K Winter Series is a running race on December 12, 2026 – February 20, 2027 in Dunbar, WV.
Race 1 - James A. Campbell Memorial 5K - Saturday, December 12, 2026 at 9AM (Dunbar, WV)
Race 2 - Race into the New Year 5K - Monday, January 1, 2027 at 2PM (SAHS)
Race 3 - Dachshund through the Snow 5K - Sunday, January 24, 2027 at 2PM (KSF)
Race 4 - KCHA Run for the Paws 5K - Saturday, February 20, 2027 at 9AM (Nitro)
Series Pricing is as follows:
October 1 - October 14 = $90 ($22.50/race)
October 15 - October 31 = $100 ($25/race)
November 1 - November 30 = $110 ($27.50/race)
December 1 - December 31 = $120 ($30.00/race)
January 1 (at Race #1) = $160 ($40.00/race)
There will be NO Virtual component to the series unless we are forced to postpone.
NEW THIS YEAR - THOSE WHO REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES WILL EARN THE JACKET/MEDAL.
YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THE ENTIRE SERIES AS A BUNDLE TO BE ELIGIBLE!
YOU ARE ALSO RESPONSIBLE IN PICKING UP YOUR STUFF AT RACE #4 - NOTHING WILL BE MAILED!
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
47°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charleston Wfo, 2 mi from the venue.
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 128 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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2026-2027 Kanawha Valley 5K Winter Series
Dec 12, 2026