West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race
- Date
- July 26, 2026
- Location
- 3405 Pipestem Dr, Pipestem, WV
- Distance
- 19.5 Miler · 13 Miler · 6.5 Miler
From the Organizer
Welcome to the Inaugural West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race, set in the heart of southern West Virginia’s most scenic river corridor.
This event kicks off the WV State Water Festival with a true trail runner’s experience!
Awards
Awards will be presented to overall winners in each distance. We will add age groups if participation numbers allow.
Additional Information
More details, including course maps and aid stations will be released soon!
Whether you’re chasing miles, views, or just a great summer trail experience, this is a race you won’t want to miss.
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
85°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bluestone Lake, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Pipestem, WV
Elevation
2,371 ft
Nearest Airport
BKW
Raleigh County Memorial Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
GSO
Piedmont Triad International Airport · 120 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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48
Days to train
- Race
- West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race
- Date
- July 26, 2026
- Location
- 3405 Pipestem Dr, Pipestem, WV
Coming Up
More Running races near Pipestem, WV
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30 miles away
Bearhole Road Race
29 miles away
Alderson 4th of July Run for Snacks
12 miles away
John Cox Memorial 5k Run
5K
18 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race?
- West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race is a running race held in Pipestem, West Virginia on July 26, 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 West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race?
- Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Pipestem, West Virginia at 3405 Pipestem Dr, Pipestem, WV. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race
Jul 26, 2026