From the Organizer
The Scholarship Strides 5k and Quarter Marathon will benefit the McDonough Scholarship Fund, which helps St. Francis School families afford the cost of a Catholic education. The McDonough Fund was started by Father Pat McDonough, and has been supporting families since 2005. Please join us so we can help as many families as possible! The courses will be flat, fast, and fun!
Events
Weather
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
85°
Typical Low
63°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Saint Albans.
Host City
Population
10,637
as of 2023
City Elevation
780 ft
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 126 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at St. Francis of Assisi School Scholarship Strides 5K and Quarter Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
58
Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
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)
St. Francis of Assisi School Scholarship Strides 5K and Quarter Marathon
Aug 15, 2026