Friends for Families 5K
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 308 Elmhurst St., Morgantown, WV
- Distance
- Friends for Families 5K
From the Organizer
Join us for a fun, family-friendly event that’s open to everyone! This race also celebrates the achievements of those completing the CMA 5K training program. The course is a rolling 2-loop route through the neighborhood, starting and finishing near our church on Elmhurst Street. All proceeds will support Chestnut Mountain Village. Come early for a free pasta dinner and packet pick-up on Friday, September 18th from 6–7:30 p.m., or grab your bib on race day during packet pick-up and registration from 6:30–7:30 a.m. - Races start at 8:00 a.m.! First 100 registrants will receive a shirt.
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, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Morgantown, WV
Population
30,273
as of 2023
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.
103
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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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Friends for Families 5K?
- Friends for Families 5K is a running race held in Morgantown, West Virginia on September 19, 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 Friends for Families 5K?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Morgantown, West Virginia at 308 Elmhurst St., Morgantown, WV. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Friends for Families 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Friends for Families 5K
Sep 19, 2026