FREE Ridenour Preserve - 5K/10K/Bike Race
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- Ridenour Lake, Nitro, WV
- Distance
- 5K · 10K · Under 25 mi
From the Organizer
Join us in celebrating the land and trail expansion at Ridenour Lake.
We have grown from 60 to 319 acres and now have over 20 miles of new trails. Along with the free trail run and mtb race we will have a food truck, fishing, kayaks and paddle boats. A full day of trail celebration sponsored by Nitro CVB.
FREE! FREE! FREE!
10:00am - Trail Running Race 5K or 10K
12:00pm - Ribbon Cutting
12:30pm - Mountain Bike Race 11 Miles!
Register an hour before the event start for either the trail run or mountain bike race times
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/20
High
82°
Low
59°
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
1%
Wind
0 to 9 mph
Host City
About Nitro, WV
City Elevation
711 ft
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 123 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at FREE Ridenour Preserve - 5K/10K/Bike Race, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
3
Days to train
- Race
- FREE Ridenour Preserve - 5K/10K/Bike Race
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Location
- Ridenour Lake, Nitro, WV
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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Cycling
Gran fondo, century rides, and road races. Built around sustained effort and pacing judgment.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the FREE Ridenour Preserve - 5K/10K/Bike Race?
- FREE Ridenour Preserve - 5K/10K/Bike Race is a running race held in Nitro, West Virginia on June 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the FREE Ridenour Preserve - 5K/10K/Bike Race?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Nitro, West Virginia at Ridenour Lake. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the FREE Ridenour Preserve - 5K/10K/Bike Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
FREE Ridenour Preserve - 5K/10K/Bike Race
Jun 20, 2026