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Sunday, October 18th, 2026
7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr, Charleston WV
Half
48–67°F · low rain risk
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2025
52–81°F
dry
2024
36–66°F
dry
2023
42–64°F
dry
2022
37–44°F
dry
2021
43–66°F
dry
2020
45–67°F
dry
2019
41–60°F
dry
2018
37–54°F
dry
2017
42–70°F
dry
2016
64–82°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
The Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon and 7K offer runners a challenging and scenic experience deep within one of West Virginia’s most iconic natural areas. Set entirely inside Kanawha State Forest, this race takes you along winding forest roads and wooded routes surrounded by dense trees, rolling terrain, and the quiet atmosphere of the hills.
- Location: 7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr, Charleston, WV
- Date: October 18, 2026
- Start Time: 9 AM
- Start/Finish: Near the Gift Shop
Race Options
Participants can choose between the Half Marathon for a longer, more demanding effort or the 7K for a shorter but still challenging run. This event blends forest adventure with local legend and history as part of the Cryptid Race Series.
- Half Marathon: A longer, more demanding course.
- 7K: A shorter but still challenging option.
- Series: Part of the Cryptid Race Series.
- Experience: Delivers a memorable fall running atmosphere.
Registration Information
Shirts guaranteed to everyone who registers by October 8th at Midnight. After this time all extras will be first-come, first-served until supplies run out.
- Shirts: Guaranteed for early registrants.
- Deadline: Register by October 8th at Midnight.
- Extras: First-come, first-served after the deadline.
- Link: Register Here
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