Mountain State Forest Festival 10K and 5K Run/Walk and Pump -n- Run
Mountain State Forest Festival 10K and 5K Run/Walk and Pump -n- Run is a running race on September 27, 2026 in Elkins, WV, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- September 27, 2026 (30 days to go)
- Location
- 400 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Mountain State Forest Festival 10K and 5K Run/Walk and Pump -n- Run
Event Sponsors:
SEVEN Performance
Alpenglow Dental
Broughton's Sports
Carte Hall & Associates A.C.
Elkins Builders Supply
Davis Electrical Service
Vandalia Health Davis
*Pump -n- Run sponsored by Elkins Anytime Fitness
Start/Finish: 5th Street/Davis Avenue
7:00 a.m. Registration at Anytime Fitness for Pump -n- Run
10:30 a.m. Registration Begins in the Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A
12:30 p.m. Runners & Walkers Step Off
12:45 p.m. Kids Run Step Off (Kids 1 Mile Challenge FREE to Kids 10 and under. Registration the day of the event onsite.)
Rules and Regulations
1. Runners shall complete the course as marked and directed.
2. Runners/Walkers must complete the course in which they have registered.
3. All decisions of the committee as to finish time, place and any disqualifications shall be final.
4. Must be 18 to participate in the Pump -n- Run.
Awards
10K RUN - Trophies to First and Second, overall finishers (male/female). First and second to age divisions (male/female).
Age Groups/RUN - 19-Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-Over
5K RUN - Trophies to First and Second, overall finishers (male/female). First and second to age divisions (male/female).
Age Groups/RUN - 19-Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-Over
Pump -n- Run - Trophies to First and Second, overall finishers (male/female). First and second to age divisions (male/female).
Age Groups/RUN - 18-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-Over
About the Mountain State Forest Festival
2025 marks the 87th year of the Mountain State Forest Festival, one of the largest and oldest festivals in West Virginia. The Mountain State Forest Festival promotes the beauty and splendor of the West Virginia mountains and plays a major role in our local and state economy. This year's festival, with the theme of Embrace Nature's Charm, includes nightly live music and entertainment in the beautiful downtown amphitheater, a lumberjack competition, forestry and wood exhibits, juried art show, photography exhibit, quilt show, arts and crafts, amusement rides, three parades, and the Royal Coronation of Queen Silvia.
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
73°
Typical Low
47°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elkins Randolph Co Ap, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elkins, WV
Nearest Airport
CKB
North Central West Virginia Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Mountain State Forest Festival 10K and 5K Run/Walk and Pump -n- Run
- Date
- September 27, 2026
- Location
- 400 Davis Avenue, Elkins, WV
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Mountain State Forest Festival 10K and 5K Run/Walk and Pump -n- Run
Sep 27, 2026