Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 205 Camden Ave, Buckhannon, WV
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $30
From the Organizer
WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital and West Virginia Wesleyan College are sponsoring a 5K run/walk and community health fair to promote healthy living.
Funds raised will benefit the Student Nurses of Wesleyan (SNOW).
The race will be professionally timed by Appalachian Timing Group.
Date:
Saturday, September 19, 2026
Theme:
Superhero! You are welcome to dress up in your favorite superhero gear!
Registration:
Early Registration: Through August 28! Guarantees race t-shirt and swag bag
Late Registration: August 29 through September 17! Price increase to $35 - guarantees swag bag, but NO t-shirt
Day-of Registration: Price increase to $40 - swag bag not guaranteed and NO t-shirt
*You can register all ages. Children ages 0-5 are free, but they will not receive a t-shirt
**Registration will be closed on September 18 to prepare bibs, but don't worry! You can still register on the day of the race!
Location:
Fountain loop at West Virginia Wesleyan College (Camden Ave.), Buckhannon, WV 26201
Parking:
Street, Buckhannon River Walk, WVWC campus
Race Day Timeline:
9am: Registration and Packet Pick-up | Health Fair Begins
10am: Race Begins
11:30am: Awards
Noon: Health Fair Ends
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
78°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Buckhannon.
Host City
About Buckhannon, WV
City Elevation
1,607 ft
Nearest Airport
CKB
North Central West Virginia Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 105 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Days to train
- Race
- Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair
- Date
- September 19, 2026
- Location
- 205 Camden Ave, Buckhannon, WV
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair?
- Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair is a running race held in Buckhannon, 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 Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair?
- Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Buckhannon, West Virginia at 205 Camden Ave. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair
Sep 19, 2026