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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
205 Camden Ave, Buckhannon WV
5K
59–76°F · some rain risk
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59–80°F
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61–79°F
dry
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51–66°F
dry
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62–77°F
dry
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61–83°F
dry
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44–64°F
dry
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57–78°F
dry
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66–79°F
dry
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60–77°F
dry
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65–76°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Sep 19
Thunderstorms · 68–78°F
Saturday, Sep 19starts near 68°F · 26% chance of rain · wind up to 5 mph
About this race
Race Overview
WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital and West Virginia Wesleyan College are sponsoring a 5K run/walk and community health fair to promote healthy living.
Funds raised will benefit the Student Nurses of Wesleyan (SNOW).
The race will be professionally timed by Appalachian Timing Group.
Date
- Event Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Theme
- Thematic Dress: Superhero! You are welcome to dress up in your favorite superhero gear!
Registration
- Early Registration: Through August 28! Guarantees race t-shirt and swag bag
- Late Registration: August 29 through September 17! Price increase to $35 - guarantees swag bag, but NO t-shirt
- Day-of Registration: Price increase to $40 - swag bag not guaranteed and NO t-shirt
- Children: Registration for all ages. Children ages 0-5 are free, but they will not receive a t-shirt
Location
- Venue: Fountain loop at West Virginia Wesleyan College (Camden Ave.), Buckhannon, WV 26201
Parking
- Available Options: Street, Buckhannon River Walk, WVWC campus
Race Day Timeline
- 9am: Registration and Packet Pick-up | Health Fair Begins
- 10am: Race Begins
- 11:30am: Awards
- Noon: Health Fair Ends
More Information
For additional details, please visit the Healthy Hero Hustle website.
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