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Race Of The Week!

Friends of Clay and Shoes that Fit 5K

May 22, 2021 - 9:00AM

Charleston, WV

Join us for either our LIVE or VIRTUAL 5K taking place May 22nd!

Challenge your friends, family and neighbors to join you and help support the Clay Center's STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math) education programs and our amazing partner’s, Shoes That Fit and Save The Children!

Upcoming LIVE Races In Your Area

One King Sports 5K/10K

May 22

Clarksburg, WV

Starts at 8:30AM

One King Sports is a registered 501 (c)(3) organization, established to challenge and change the status quo of organized youth sports. One King Sports is focused on the fundamentals of sports and on the character of those participating.

Proceeds from fundraisers like this race go directly toward providing sports seasons for area youth, and give us the ability to provide scholarships to kids that need them.

Wonderland Mountain Challenge Half Marathon

May 29

Ace Adventure, WV

Starts at 10:00AM

Join ACE Adventure Resort for the Wonderland Mountain Challenge, a demanding trail run through the beautiful mountains in West Virginia on Memorial Day weekend. Choose between a half-marathon, 10K run, or a 5-mile walk.

These distinctive race routes will take racers through the New River Gorge past scenic rock outcrops, cascading streams and abandoned coal mines.

Cpl. William B. Fulks Memorial 5K/10K

May 22

Hurricane, WV

Starts at 9:00AM

This trail event is a tribute to local hero, Cpl. Williams B. Fulks, who was assigned to the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion, 2nd Marine Division, II Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Lejeune, N.C.

On May 1, 2006, Cpl Fulks was wounded while conducting combat operations in Anbar Province, Iraq by an improvised explosive device (IED) which detonated beneath his Humvee near Fallujah. The blast inflicted second and third degree burns along with massive internal injuries. Cpl. Fulks succumbed to his wounds on Thursday, 18 May 2006 – just three days after his 23rd birthday. The proceeds from this race will support this local Marine Corps League Detachment in its pursuit to serve veterans of our community.

2021 Moonlight on the Falls Marathon

OUR VIRTUAL CHALLENGES

Mountain State Challenge

All of 2021

Run the entire border of West Virginia (1,261.55 miles) throughout the year of 2021! Earn swag and stay motivated!

All participants will receive the following for completing the challenge:

- Challenge Finisher Medal

- 4 Keychains at Mileage Milestones that clip to your Medal

- Full-Zip Sweatshirt

- Platform to Submit Mileage with full access to Leaderboard

- Opportunity to collect Virtual Badges

- Shipping on all swag

Bluegrass State Challenge

All of 2021

Run the entire border of Kentucky (1334.65 Miles) throughout the year of 2021! Earn swag and stay motivated!

All participants will receive the following for completing the challenge:

- Challenge Finisher Medal

- 4 Keychains at Mileage Milestones that clip to your Medal

- Full-Zip Sweatshirt

- Platform to Submit Mileage with full access to Leaderboard

- Opportunity to collect Virtual Badges

- Shipping on all swag

WVStrong Spring Running and Walking Challenge

April 1 - May 30

Take on this new spring challenge to stay motivated with your running and walking!

Route #1 - 125 Miles (2.08 Miles/Day)

(Parkersburg, WV to Morgantown, WV)

Route #2 - 250 Miles (4.16 Miles/Day)

(Morgantown, WV to Parkersburg, WV - Roundtrip)

All registered participants will receive a long sleeve shirt hoodie (with an option to upgrade to a rain jacket) as well as a commemorative finisher medal.