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KCHA Run for the Paws 5K

KCHA Run for the Paws 5K is a running race on February 20, 2027 in Nitro, WV, with entry fees from $17.50 to $25.

Date
February 20, 2027 (97 days to go)
Price
$17.50–$25
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

This is the fourth and final race of the Kanawha Valley 5K Winter Series!

The event will take place at Nitro High School on February 20, 2027 (Race Starts at 9AM).

KCHA Run for the Paws 5K - Pricing
Oct 1 - Oct 31 = $25
Nov 1 - Nov 30 = $27.50
Dec 1 - Feb 19 = $30
Race Day = $40

Participants ages 17 and under receive 30% off registration to help keep kids moving and active this winter!

Shirt Order Deadline is February 4 at midnight!

Events

5K Run (Youth)$17.50
5K Run (Adult)$25
1 Mile Walk$25

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

47°

Typical Low

25°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Saint Albans, 2 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:11 AMSunset 6:10 PMDaylight 10h 59m

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

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at KCHA Run for the Paws 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

97

Days to train

Race
KCHA Run for the Paws 5K
Date
February 20, 2027

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the KCHA Run for the Paws 5K?
KCHA Run for the Paws 5K is a running race held in Nitro, West Virginia on February 20, 2027. 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 KCHA Run for the Paws 5K?
Saturday, February 20, 2027 in Nitro, West Virginia at Nitro High School. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the KCHA Run for the Paws 5K?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

KCHA Run for the Paws 5K

Feb 20, 2027

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