Stairs for Strides 5K
- Date
- May 8, 2027
- Location
- Heritage Port, Wheeling, WV
- Distance
- 1 Mile · 5K
- Price
- $25
From the Organizer
Support NAMI Greater Wheeling and raise awareness for mental health by kicking off your morning at 9:00 AM with our STAIRS FOR STRIDES 5K or Family Friendly Mental Health Mile throughout East Wheeling! Each participant will receive a sweat head band, wristbands, & participation coin for doing the 5K or the 1 Mile.
For our Stairs for Strides 5K climb up 350 STAIRS to show that MENTAL + PHYSICAL = HEALTH! Our Family Friendly Mental Health Mile has no stairs.
Stay after the race and join us from 10 AM-6 PM for our WHEELING FOOD TRUCK FESTIVAL @ Heritage Port, Wheeling.
Enjoy your lunch & dinner from over 20 food trucks and vendors while checking out the mental health resources available in our community!
Schedule:
Friday, May 8:
NAMI's downtown Wheeling office at 1035 Chapline Street, Wheeling, WV 26003
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Prepacket Pickup
Saturday, May 9:
Heritage Port, 1200 Greater Wheeling Trail, Wheeling, WV 26003
8:00 AM - Registration & Packet Pickup
9:00 AM - 5K Run/Walk, 5K Competitive Walk, & Family Friendly Mental Health Mile Starts
10:00 AM - Food Trucks Open
10:30 AM - Awards Ceremony
Awards:
5K Run/Walk:
Top 3 Overall Female & Male
Top 3 Female & Male in each of the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
5K Competitive Walk:
Top 3 Overall Female & Male
Top 3 Female & Male in each of the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
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
70°
Typical Low
48°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Pike Island(Lock & Dam), 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Wheeling, WV
City Elevation
1,175 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 35 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Stairs for Strides 5K?
- Stairs for Strides 5K is a running race held in Wheeling, West Virginia on May 8, 2027. 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 Stairs for Strides 5K?
- Saturday, May 8, 2027 in Wheeling, West Virginia at Heritage Port. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Stairs for Strides 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Stairs for Strides 5K
May 8, 2027