Friends for Families 5K
Friends for Families 5K is a running race on September 19, 2026 in Morgantown, WV, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- September 19, 2026 (58 days to go)
- Location
- 308 Elmhurst St., Morgantown, WV
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for a fun, family-friendly event open to runners and walkers of all ages and abilities! This special race also celebrates the accomplishments of participants completing the CMA 5K Training Program.
The course features a scenic rolling two-loop route through the neighborhood, with the start and finish located near our church on Elmhurst Street. All proceeds benefit Chestnut Mountain Village.
Be sure to come early for our free pasta dinner and packet pick-up on Friday, September 18, from 6:00–7:30 p.m. If you can’t make it Friday, race-day packet pick-up and registration will be available from 6:30–7:30 a.m.
Race starts at 8:00 a.m.
The first 100 registrants will receive a commemorative race shirt, so register early!
Come celebrate fitness, community, and a great cause—we look forward to seeing you there!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
76°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Morgantown L&D, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Morgantown, WV
Population
30,273
as of 2023
City Elevation
823 ft
Nearest Airport
MGW
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field · 2 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 62 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Friends for Families 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
- Race
- Friends for Families 5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 308 Elmhurst St., Morgantown, WV
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Friends for Families 5K
Sep 19, 2026