Ohio River Festival 5k
Ohio River Festival 5k is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Ravenswood, WV, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (9 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Come join us for the Inaugural Ohio River Festival 5k! The date is August 1, 2026. Registration starts at 8:00am with the race beginning at 9:00am. The registration fee is $30. All runners/walkers will get a t-shirt and there will be awards for different categories. Thank you for your support and participation. Thank you for your support of the Ohio River Festival!
First 50 participants to register will receive a running hat and a chill towel.
Online Registration will end on July 31, 2026 @ 6:00PM.
Day of Registration is August 1, 2026 @ 7:30 AM to 8:45 AM at Riverfront Park.
CASH ONLY on Day of Registration
Please bring your family and friends for a FREE FUN DAY at the OHIO RIVER FESTIVAL!!!!!!!
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
88°
Typical Low
63°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ripley, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Ravenswood, WV
Population
3,846
as of 2023
City Elevation
627 ft
Nearest Airport
PKB
Mid Ohio Valley Regional Airport · 32 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 95 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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9
Days to train
- Race
- Ohio River Festival 5k
- Date
- August 1, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Ravenswood than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Ohio River Festival 5k
Aug 1, 2026