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Mountwood Challenge Trail Race

Date
September 19, 2026
Distance
Mountwood Challenge Half Marathon · Mountwood Challenge 5K Run · Mountwood Challenge 5K Walk
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From the Organizer

Half Marathon and 5K trail races located in Mountwood Park - 15 miles east of Parkersburg, WV on U.S. Route 50.  Take the Volcano Road exit and the main parking lot is about one half mile by the boat ramp.  The half marathon has a 4 hour time limit - any participant over 2 hours at the halfway point will be routed to the finish.  T-shirts guaranteed if registered by September 6.  Runners must be at least 15 years old to participate in the half marathon.  Awards will be presented to the top 3 overall male and female in all races.  One age group award in all 3 races for the following age groups: Under 15 (5K only), 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.

Events

Mountwood Challenge Half Marathon8 AMRegister →
Mountwood Challenge 5K Run8:05 AMRegister →
Mountwood Challenge 5K Walk8:05 AMRegister →

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

77°

Typical Low

54°

Chance of Rain

30%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Parkersburg Wood Co Ap, 4 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:11 AMSunset 7:29 PMDaylight 12h 18m

Host City

About Waverly, WV

Elevation

813 ft

Nearest Airport

PKB

Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport · 4 mi

Major Hub

CMH

John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 93 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race
Mountwood Challenge Trail Race
Date
September 19, 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Mountwood Challenge Trail Race?
Mountwood Challenge Trail Race is a running race held in Waverly, 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 Mountwood Challenge Trail Race?
Saturday, September 19, 2026 in Waverly, West Virginia at 1014 Volcano Road, Waverly, WV. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Mountwood Challenge Trail Race?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Mountwood Challenge Trail Race

Sep 19, 2026

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