West Virginia Mud Run & Obstacle Race Calendar 2025-2026

If you're an adrenaline junkie, fitness enthusiast, or simply seeking a thrilling outdoor adventure, you've arrived at the perfect destination. Our meticulously curated calendar is your gateway to the most exhilarating and challenging mud runs and obstacle races taking place in 2025 and 2026.

Prepare to conquer mud-slicked trails, scale towering walls, navigate through grueling obstacles, and push your physical and mental boundaries. Our mission is to provide you with all the essential information you need to plan your race year, including dates, locations, race details, and registration information.

West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend

Mount Hope • 6-7 Sep 2025

Kids Race 1-3km Sprint 5k Super 10k Beast 21k

The West Virginia Spartan Trifecta Weekend, held at the Summit Bechtel Reserve in Glen Jean, WV, is a premier obstacle course racing event set in rugged Appalachian wilderness. Featuring steep ascents, rocky terrain, dense forests, and water hazards, the course challenges participants with technical river crossings and a suspension bridge offering stunning valley views. The event includes three race distances: Sprint (5K, 20 obstacles), Super (10K, 25 obstacles), and Beast (21K, 30 obstacles), plus kids' races. In 2025, it hosts the Trifecta World Championship, attracting elite racers worldwide. The weekend also offers festival experiences and celebrates the natural beauty of nearby New River Gorge National Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Tough as Nails Urban Challenge

Wheeling • 24 May 2026

5-Mile Challenge

The Tough as Nails Urban Challenge is a demanding 5+ mile obstacle race held in downtown Wheeling, West Virginia. Scheduled for May 24, 2026, this event features over 20 obstacles that test participants physically and mentally across more than six miles of challenging urban terrain. Competitors aged 16 and older will navigate abandoned cars, scale flood walls, climb obstacles, and tackle steep inclines.

The race fosters camaraderie with waves of up to 150 participants starting every 15 minutes. After the race, a festive atmosphere awaits with food, drinks, and live music. Packet pickup is at WesBanco Arena, near the start line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.