Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run/Walk · 10K Trail Run
From the Organizer
Join us for the Deer Dash 5K & 10K Trail Run at Chief Logan State Park! Whether you're looking for a scenic walk or a challenging trail run, there's a race for everyone.
5K Run/Walk: Enjoy a beautiful, beginner-friendly route through the park on flat paved road. This option is perfect for runners and walkers of all levels who want to experience the natural beauty of Chief Logan State Park.
10K Trail Run: Take on an adventurous course covering some of the park’s most iconic trails, including Buffalo Trail, Lakeshore Trail, Black Bear Trail, and Wildcat Trail, before finishing near the historic Museum in the Park. This course offers a mix of terrains and is ideal for trail running enthusiasts.
📍 Start Location: Parking lot by the Museum in the Park
⏰ Registration: Begins at 8:00 a.m.
🏁 Race Start: 9:00 a.m. sharp
This event is completely FREE for all participants! Whether you're racing for time or just enjoying the journey, we can't wait to see you at the starting line. Lace up your running shoes and come explore the trails with us!
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
87°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Logan, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Logan, WV
Population
1,736
as of 2023
Elevation
675 ft
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
12
Days to train
- Race
- Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K
- Date
- June 20, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K?
- Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K is a running race held in Logan, 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 Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K?
- Saturday, June 20, 2026 in Logan, West Virginia at Chief Logan State Park, Logan, WV. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Logan Regional Medical Center Deer Dash 5K/10K
Jun 20, 2026