THE James Campbell Memorial 5K
THE James Campbell Memorial 5K is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Dunbar, WV, with entry fees from $17.50 to $25.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (73 days to go)
- Location
- Dunbar City Hall, Dunbar, WV
- Price
- $17.50–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 3rd Annual James Campbell Memorial 5K is now proudly serving as Race #1 of the Kanawha Valley 5K Winter Series!
The event will take place at Dunbar City Hall on December 12, 2026 (Race Starts at 9AM).
James Campbell Memorial 5K - Pricing
Oct 1 - Oct 31 = $25
Nov 1 - Nov 30 = $27.50
Dec 1 - Dec 11 = $30
Race Day = $40
Participants ages 17 and under receive 30% off registration to help keep kids moving and active this winter!
Shirt Order Deadline is November 30th at midnight!
This special event honors the life and legacy of James Campbell, recipient of the 2023 APTiming Inspiration Award and a dedicated volunteer at local races. Whether you run, walk, or cheer others on, you’ll help carry forward his love of community and commitment to supporting others.
All proceeds benefit the James Campbell Memorial Scholarship Fund, helping West Virginia high school seniors with a passion for chemistry pursue their academic dreams.
Participating in the full Winter Series? Series participants receive a hoodie! Individual James Campbell Memorial 5K shirts will still be available for purchase separately.
Can’t join us in Dunbar? Select the "Shirt Only" option and honor James’s memory from wherever you are.
Register today to help us kick off the Winter Series and celebrate a life that continues to inspire our running community!
Events
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
47°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charleston Wfo, 2 mi from the venue.
About Dunbar, WV
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 128 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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73
Days to train
- Race
- THE James Campbell Memorial 5K
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Dunbar City Hall, Dunbar, WV
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THE James Campbell Memorial 5K
Dec 12, 2026