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When
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
Where
1000 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, Huntington WV
Distances
5K
Typical weather
68–85°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
Rained on 5 of the last 10 race days
2025
66–80°F
dry
2024
70–91°F
rain
2023
61–85°F
dry
2022
68–85°F
rain
2021
68–86°F
dry
2020
72–87°F
rain
2019
69–86°F
dry
2018
69–73°F
rain
2017
64–83°F
dry
2016
70–84°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 1
Rain likely · 60–90°F
Saturday, Aug 121% chance of rain · wind up to 8 mph
About this race
Race Overview
- Event: River City 5 Miler/5k
- Date: August 1, 2026
- Location: 1000 Veteran’s Memorial Blvd, Huntington, WV
- Registration: Sign up here
Purpose
- Fundraiser: This race is a fundraiser for Huntington High Cross-Country.
- Community Support: A portion of our proceeds will go toward the Facing Hunger Foodbank.
- Mission: Serving a purpose bigger than ourselves.
- Impact: Help support local athletes and those in need.
Course Description
- Start: The course starts at Harris RiverFront Park.
- Route: The race runs downtown and loops through Marshall’s campus.
- Return: Participants will return to the park after completing the loop.
- Scenery: Experience local sights along the route.
Course map
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