Evan Stowers Memorial 5K Trail Run and 2 Mile Walk

🏃‍♂️ Evan Stowers Memorial 5K Trail Run and 2 Mile Walk

Welcome to the 5th and Final Annual Evan Stowers Memorial 5k Trail Run and 2 Mile Walk taking place in South Charleston's Little Creek Park! WE REALLY WANT TO GO OUT BIG WITH A HUGE DONATION TO WVKCC!!! BRING YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS!!! This race will be a moderate trail run with rolling, single track trails and one steep climb. The race finishes on the road. The walk is an out and back on the road.

PROFESSIONAL TIMING BY APTIMING!!!

There is a virtual option available.

This event is in honor of SCHS graduate Evan Stowers who fought a brave battle with Spitzoid melanoma. Evan was a South Charleston cross country runner and Little Creek Park was one of his favorite places. This event benefits WV Kids Cancer Crusaders.

🚗 Logistics

• Parking: Please consider carpooling to this event as parking at Little Creek is limited.
• Capacity: This event will have a 200 runner/walker limit for the in-person events.

📝 Registration and Timing

Early registration (March 16 to May 1)

• 5k Trail Run: $25
• Virtual Run: $25
• 2 Mile Walk: $20

Regular Registration (May 1 to May 8)

• 5k Trail Run: $30
• Virtual Run: $30
• 2 Mile Walk: $25

Race day registration will be available: RUN $40, WALK $30.

SWAG BAGS guaranteed to the first hundred registered. The first 100 registered will receive a custom cup and coaster along with other goodies! Thank you Citizen Kane Artistry, Echo-Lit, and Pig Time Creations!

Packet pickup on race day: 1 hour before start time.

🏆 Awards

Awards will be given to top 2 overall male and female winners.

Age group awards will begin to the top two runners, male and female, in the following age groups:

• 19 and under
• 20 - 29
• 30 - 39
• 40 - 49
• 50 - 59
• 60 - 69
• 70 and over

There will not be duplicate awards, or virtual awards.

Awards will be given to the first 2 walkers to finish.

🎟️ Raffle Items

There will be raffle items! Raffle tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 or 12 for $10.

📅 Event Details

Date: May 10, 2026

Location: 971 Charles Hagerman Way, South Charleston, West Virginia, 25309, South Charleston, WV

For more information, visit: Event Page.