Capital City Challenge Triathlon – Run, Row, Ride
Welcome to the Capital City Challenge! The race consists of a 4.2 mile run, a 4.2 mile row, and a 16.8 mile bike ride all along the banks of the Kanawha River. Individuals and groups of two or three are all encouraged to participate. This unique yet competitive event is designed for competitors of all fitness and skill levels. This family-friendly challenge features music, kids' activities, and great door prizes. Solo and team entries are welcome. THE COURSE The order of the race is RUN (4.2 miles from Magic Island to Daniel Boone Park); ROW (4.2 miles from Daniel Boone Park to Magic Island); RIDE (16.8 miles all on paved roads - a 3 loop course from Magic Island to Veazey Street and back to Magic Island - then repeat). The Start-Finish is at Magic Island which is next to the I-64 bridge along the Kanawha River.
Fiddle Fight & Hoedown
EXPO brings the FIRST MOCO Fiddle Playing Contest! Contest starts at 1pm and may never end! Youth, Adult, and Esquire players will compete for prizes and your delightment! Guaranteed to be a fun, challenging event for all fiddle players in the area - players outside of Morgan County-- if you dare, are welcome to try to compete!!
Dragon Boat Race
Dragon Boat Racing is a great team building and networking experience. Some businesses use this event to have an employee picnic while others take advantage of making it a team building event. Whatever the reason, gather your group for a unique experience of paddling a 46 foot long dragon boat on the Ohio River!
New River Gorge Fest
RUBBIN RUBBERZ RAFT RACE: Monday, May 28th. We are super excited to bring you this unique raft race! This race will be held in the lower section of the NRG. The format of the race will be a head-to-head sprint race broken up into multiple elimination rounds. Each heat will be held in a different rapid. For example Heat 1 will be held in Upper Railroad rapid. The winner of each heat will move onto the next heat. Raft length will be 14 ft (give or take 1 foot in length. Each team will have 4 paddlers. A video with a better explanation will soon be posted. GET YOUR TEAM TOGETHER! ACE ADVENTURE USED GEAR SWAP: Memorial Day weekend. Bring in your used gear to sell! Reel Paddling Film Festival: Saturday, May 26th. Come join us at the Fayetteville Downtown Theater for a night of some of the best river and whitewater films! Freestyle Progression Session: Come paddle, learn a few things from the pros, and win free gear!
Mellow Day in May + WGE (Women’s Global Event)
PDGA C-Tier + Woman's Global Event (WGE) Fairmont, WV May 12th, 2018 $100 Added Cash! Entry Fee's: Pro Men/Pro Women $70 All Other Pro's $50 Advanced $45 Intermediate $35 Recreational $30 Novice $30 All Juniors $25 All Woman (and Junior) competitors exempt from $10 PDGA Non-member fee https://www.pdga.com/women/global-event Women from all around the world will play 2 rounds at participating events which will be rated by the PDGA. These ratings will be averaged to determine player's "Global Score" and used to determine the winner in each division and earn a memorable trophy. Format: Round 1 Women, Juniors, Intermediate, Rec/Novice play SBM Short Tees to Red Baskets Pro/Advanced play SBM Long Tees to Red Baskets Lunch Break Round 2 Women, Juniors Intermediate, Rec/Novice play SBM Short Tees to Red Baskets Pro/Advanced play Orange Crush Long Tees to Red Baskets Note: If you register for the WGE day-of, you will miss out on special prize packages leading up to May 12 through Facebook Contests and Sponsored Sweepstakes Giveaways. The Virtual Player’s Pack will still be available to players registering on May 12 with the link provided by the local WGE Tournament Director. Amateur Player Pack includes $15 gift certificate to our Disc Golf Store. Pre-register and we will increase your gift certificate to $20!!! Minimum 3 Player's to form a division excluding Women and Juniors. Please Support Our Sponsors - Innova Disc Golf, City of Fairmont, Marion County CVB, MCPARC, Summit Brokerage Services and the Fairmont Flyers DGC!
Tour of Taylor County Bike Race
The Taylor County Adventure Club is pleased to announce the 1st Annual Tour of Taylor County Bike Race. This event will take place on 4 consecutive Saturdays: April 21 and 28, and May 5 and 12. The Taylor County Adventure Club promotes outdoor recreation such as rafting, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, hunting, and bike riding and engages communities, promotes physical health, and provides an outlet for recreation! T For more information, please call Bryan Smith at 304-709-0164.
Scenic Mountain Triathlon
Come join in a weekend of fun and excitement as we play host to West Virginia's oldest triathlon. Since 1985 this event has become a favorite of triathletes and spectators alike. The entire race is held in the Monongahela National Forest (under special use permit). The race starts with a .5 mile swim in chilly Summit Lake. Next is a 17.1 mile bike ride over 3 Kennison Mountain (elevation of 3,988 feet) to the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center. The race concludes with a 6.2 mile run down to the Cranberry Glades and back to the Cranberry Mountain Nature Center to the finish line. Triathletes also have a Saturday packet pick-up and social from 3-7:00 p.m. at the Chamber Office in Richwood. On Sunday there will be a post-race cookout at the finish line at the Nature Center. While the cookout is free for the athletes we welcome spectators to join us for a small donation. (Packets can also be picked up the morning of the race.) This is a spectator-friendly race with lots of food and fun for everyone. Each athlete receives a free t-shirt and awards are given for numerous age groups, genders and teams. The event is organized by the Richwood Area Chamber of Commerce and various sponsors. To register for this event, go to our website www.richwoodchamberofcommerce.org/ScenicMountainTriathlon/ScenicMountainTriathlon.html or visit www.tristateracer.com and lookup "Scenic Mountain Triathlon".
Mountain Games
Mountain Games celebrates our Appalachian Heritage through life and work experiences of our ancestors, but in a fun competition style event. Events such as Dead Eye Shooting, Tomahawk Throwing and Steel Walker are just a few of the 10 competitions in the games. In addition there will be a Trail Run to start off the day as well as the Inaugural Storytelling Competition. For the kids there is a great Kids Zone for children 6 and younger to enjoy and participate in their own activities. This year's event features a Lumberjack Duel with STIHL Timber Sport Champions Arden and Matt Cogar battling head to head. This is an event you DO NOT want to miss. Go to www.ClaimYourHeritage.com for more details how you can get involved and register today!
Thurmond Family Triathlon
Beginner friendly family triathlon held in the heart of the New River gorge. Make memories with your family as you bike, paddle, and run.
Captain Thurmond’s Challenge
A multi-sport off road race including mountain biking, kayaking, and trail running. Leaving from downtown Fayetteville, WV and leading you
Anything That Floats River Parade
Put together a team and build your own river yacht and enter it into the Anything That Floats River Parade. That’s right…if it floats, you could win! Prizes for Most Creative, Funniest and Greenest. Life vests required! Don't want to get wet? Then just come on by and look at all the people who do. You don't have to pre-register, but you do need to be at the park at 10:00 a.m. Located at the head of 4 Mile Creek Road, Branchland, West Virginia. Branchland Park is among the most pleasant and accessible points on the Guyandotte River.
WV Gaming Championship
The inaugural WV Gaming Championship, the tri-state area’s premier video game event, will take place August 12, 2017, in Charleston, West Virginia. Presented by the Charleston Gazette-Mail and fueled by a community of sponsors, the WV Gaming Championship brings competitive gamers of all ages together for exciting esports action in the heart of Appalachia. Players and teams will be able to test their skills while competing for cash and prizes in “Call of Duty: Black Ops III,” “NBA 2K17” and “Mario Kart 8 Deluxe” in a safe, family-friendly atmosphere located in the heart of West Virginia’s capital city. The WV Gaming Championship will be held at the Charleston Town Center Mall, which is nestled in beautiful downtown Charleston and only a short walk from the city’s culture center, the Clay Center for the Arts and Sciences. For the latest news and information about the WV Gaming Championship, stay connected with us on Twitter @WVGamingChampand like us on Facebook at facebook.com/WVGamingChampionship.
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
Grand Vue Gladiators
Calling all thrill seekers with a sweet tooth! Grand Vue Gladiators will add an extra shot of adrenaline to the High Ropes Course. Adrenaline junkies may go through the high ropes course with a shield and attempt to block flying nerf shots coming from the ground. Gladiators will be heavily rewarded if they make it through the course unscathed with a free regular cone from Flurry’s Ice Cream and Sweets located in Grand Vue Park. This event is for all ages and participants must meet high ropes height and weight requirements. General Admission to the Adventure Park ($49.00 pass) or single purchase of high ropes course ($15) required to participate.
Captain Thurmond Challenge Triathlon
Captain Thurmond’s Challenge is an extreme triathlon consisting of 28.5 miles of the most challenging mountain biking, whitewater and trail running the New River Gorge area has to offer! This year, the CTC will be held on August, 5th, 2017 with the starting line in quaint downtown Fayetteville, WV. This race is part of the New River Gorge Challenge Weekend so pack up the friends and family and head on out for a weekend of racing for every level! In addition to the Captain Thurmond’s Challenge on Saturday, August 5th, a charity 5K will also be held in town that morning with proceeds supporting the New River Gorge Learning Co-Op. There is also an awesome FAMILY-FRIENDLY triathlon held Sunday, August 6th in the town of Thurmond, WV, just a short drive from Fayetteville.
Thurmond Triathlon
Bring the entire family and come make memories in the heart of the New River Gorge. This beginner friendly triathlon starts at the historic Thurmond Train Depot, where participants will make their way across the bridge over the scenic New River and bike 2 miles to Stonecliff Beach. From there, the race moves to the New River for a 1.5 mile span of easy paddling on calm waters ( ducky boats are available with pre-registration). In the last leg of the race, racers will run from the Dun Glen Day Use Area and make their way back into Thurmond, running a 2-mile loop of the town.
Archery / Bow Shooting Match at Fort Edwards, WV
Bow hunting for game was common for all hunters of the 1750's, settlers and indians. Come practice your archery skills with instruction by a certified archery instructor. Open to anyone 8 years and older. FREE
Holly River State Park Irish Road Bowling
Holly River State Park Fall Challenge (& a Pig Roast), Hacker Valley, WV; www.hollyriver.com at 1:30 p.m. In a deep valley, one of the WVIRBA tour’s most beautiful roads, October colors, a trout stream, rhododendron thickets, a bridge to loft over, a massive stone pavilion for the medieval feast afterward. For info, call 304-493-6353 or email hollyriversp@wv.gov. Also 2010 & 2011 North American Region Ladies Longshot winner Marsha Jordan.
CCC Craft Beer & Wine Festival
Come to the First Annual Clarksburg Country Club "Craft Beer & Wine Festival" featuring a Million-Dollar Shootout. Open to the public. Each ticket holder will get 4 craft beers or 2 glasses of wine, heavy hors d-oeuvers, plus a swing to qualify for the par 3 hole-in-one million dollar shootout. Big Timber Brewing Company and Live music with Nat Fredrick, David Zinn, and John Bonnett. Tickets $40.00 each. Call Clarksburg Country Club 304-624-6362, Ian Hogue 304-641-3895 or Joe Fenstermacher 304-677-1693 for more information or to purchase tickets. www.clarksburgcountryclub.com/events/.
Spartan Race: West Virginia Beast, Super, and Sprint Weekend
Spartan Race will be crowning the 2017 Spartan U.S. Championship Series winners AND first-ever age group champions here at the Summit Bechtel Reserve on August 26 and 27, 2017. The Spartan U.S. Championship Series will crown both individual race winners and an overall series champion based on cumulative points earned across the five race series and award more than $100,000 in cash and prizes. The Emmy-nominated series will once again be televised on NBCSN. As the final race in the Spartan U.S. Championship Series, The Ascent presented by Wild, Wonderful West Virginia will bring the most competitive field of athletes to test themselves on the most challenging course of the series. The Reebok Spartan Race: It's an event of pure primitive craziness that you'll never forget!
Snowshoe Downhill Mountain Bike Race
Think you’ve got the guts to conquer the 1,500 foot vertical drop of Western Territory – and, more importantly, the skills to do it faster than the next guy or gal? This premier Snowshoe downhill race will test the best riders in the region on some of the toughest terrain around.
Crying Wolf Challenge Mountain Bike Race
The Crying Wolf Challenge is part of the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association Points Series. The City of Bluefield Parks and Recreation is proud to bring you the Crying Wolf Challenge @ City Park on May 13th 2017. The event is located in City Park on Stadium Drive. Registration and packet pickup will be located at SHELTER 1 in City Park from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Approved helmets required when riding/racing on the bike. Note that participants in the Just for Fun race will not receive a t-shirt. The first 50 participants to register will receive an event t-shirt. FEES: Just For Fun - FREE Youth and Junior - $8.00 All Other Categories - $25.00 License Required: WVMBA membership or $8 one day WVMBA membership per person will be charged at packet pickup! PRIZES: Pro/Expert Top Three Overall Men/Women will receive CASH. Sport Top Three Overall Men/Women will receive PLAQUE. Beginners Top Three Overall Men/Women will receive PLAQUE. WVMBA Class Top Three will receive a MEDAL. Just for Fun all will receive CERTIFICATES. The following classes will be recognized at WVMBA XC races: Pro / Expert Men Open (Pro/Ex) Women Open (Pro/Ex) Junior Veteran 35+ Masters 45+ Single Speed Sport: Men Open Women Open Junior Men Veteran 35+ Women Veteran 35+ Masters 45+ Grand Masters 55+ Clydesdale (200lbs +) Beginner: Men Open Women Open Youth 8-11 Youth 12-14 Just For Fun! ** non-series class All age classifications are based on racers age on December 31st of the current year.
Spartan Race West Virginia Trifecta Weekend
The world's leading obstacle race series comes to West Virginia! All four Spartan Races will be offered over the course of the weekend; Beast, Super, Sprint, and Kids Races.
2017 Kanawha State Forest Mountain Bike Festival Presented by Star USA Federal Credit Union
Join us at the 2017 Kanawha State Forest Mountain Bike Festival, a showcase of the very best trails in Southern West Virginia. Four days of family fun in the dirt! Riding, racing, food, music and more! Scheduled for Memorial Day weekend, May 26-29, 2017, the festival will include free camping, exciting racing, live music from The Fort Hillbillies, a women’s skills clinic, local food and amazing singletrack. For up to the minute information, visit our Facebook page at fb.me/KSFMTBFEST. Tweet us @ksfmtbfest / #ksfmtbfest. Email us at ksfmtbfest@gmail.com. Directions, parking and course details will be finalized and posted soon here and at www.ksfmtbfest.com. KSF MTB Fest is hosting the 31st Annual Black Bear 40k Mountain Bike Race, long billed as the “Scariest Race in the World,” where cross-country racers will find themselves hitting some of the steepest, most technical terrain in West Virginia. The race is part of the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) race series. ***Top expert male and female XC racer guaranteed $500 payout*** EQUAL PAYOUT FOR FOR MALE AND FEMALE EXPERTS! Need more? Race Short Track and Enduro! The notorious Black Bear Enduro is the third stop in the growing WV Enduro Series. Like the XC race, EQUAL PAYOUT FOR FOR MALE AND FEMALE EXPERTS! Race all three! The fastest expert riders, man and woman, in all three disciplines (STXC, XC & Enduro) win big! Brought to you by the Star USA Federal Credit Union, Kanawha State Forest, West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA), WV Enduro Series, Maple Creative (MCWV), BrickStreet Insurance, The Wine Shop, Charleston Bicycle Center, John's Cyclery, Pro Mountain Outfitters, New River Bikes, Tear Jerkers, Inc. and the B&B MTB Crew.
Nutrition Pit NPC Mountaineer Classic
2017 NUTRITION PIT NPC MOUNTAINEER CHAMPIONSHIPS Bodybuilding, Fitness, Figure, Bikini Physique, Classic Physique. NPC NATIONAL QUALIFIER NEW COMPETITION DIVISIONS! BIKINI: Over 40 and 50 FIGURE: Over 40 and 50 MEN’S PHYSIQUE: Over 40 and 50 CLASSIC PHYSIQUE: Over 40 and 50 True Novice Teen Admission:$15, $30
13th Annual Fairmont Ice Bowl & Chili Cook-Off
The Fairmont Flyers is hosting the 13th Annual Ice Bowl and Chili Cook-Off at the Seth Burton Disc Golf Complex at Morris Park. Registration: 8:00 - 9:30 am. Chili lunch provided. Disc golf regardless of the weather!
Bikes & BBQ
1st Annual Backyard BBQ Cook-off and Bike Tour of Mason County. Enjoy some of the area’s best home cookin’, live music, and take a ride through the beautiful countryside of Mason County. Bike rides - 42 mile, 20 mile and 6 mile options. BBQ Cook-off - BBQ teams $50.00, ride and eat $25.00, taste and vote $5.00. Presented by Point Pleasant Parks and Recreation and Point Pleasant Bike Trail.
Great Train Race
Take a trip to Spruce to watch steam and diesel vie for the position of "Most Powerful Mountain Climbing Train in WV!"
30th Annual WVIHF National Pasta Cookoff
This Pre-WV Italian Festival Event is open to amateur and professional cooks. Entertainment, hot pepper eating contest, and other activities during the day. For more information, please call 304-622-7314 or visit their website at www.wvihf.com.
Autumn Harvest Festival & WV RoadKill Cook-off
Join in on the fun at this legendary festival in the mountains of Pocahontas County including music by local bands, great food vendors throughout the festival, as well as lots of fun! A $5 ticket gets you in to the tasting area where you can sample all the RoadKill delicacies. There will be dozens of crafters from all over the region with handmade arts and crafts. Food by local non-profits with some yummy goodies. Come spend the day in our Appalachian home!
31st Annual Great Greenbrier River Race
The Great Greenbrier River Race is a triathlon held in Marlinton, consisting of a 3 mile run, a 4 mile river trip by kayak or canoe, and a 10 mile bike ride. This triathlon takes place along the Greenbrier River Trail and is for the young and old alike. The Great Greenbrier River Race is a family friendly event, and people come from 13 different states to enjoy the event. It's also become a great spectator sport so if you're not in it, come out and cheer for the rest of them.
Burton Kid’s Snowboard Camp
Mountaineer Parks and Burton Snowboards are ready and waiting up at Snowshoe Mountain for a total takeover by little shredders! The 3rd annual Burton Kid’s Snowboard Camp is going to be a rippin’ good time and we’re calling all riders ages 4-12 to come on up and ride! Whether you’re a first time snowboarder, or charging it in the park, we’ve got a team of coaches stoked to help you experience snowboarding like never before! This camp is busting at the seams with fun; 2 full days of snowboarding, expert coaching, a pizza party, Burton swag, even an ice cream social. Want to show off all that style? Enter Mountaineer Parks Progression Session park competition and show the Mountain what you’ve got! (Entry in the competition is available at a discounted rate to all camp participants). Come on up snowboarders – and make our mountain your mountain! Check website for more information.
Celtic Calling Kilt Run/Walk
Wear your best kilt for the 4th annual Kilt Run/Walk. The 5K course runs to and through Spring Hill Cemetery.
Friends of Cheat Presents Pups, Pints &Pickin’s
Bring the WHOLE family, including the furry ones, for some sun & fun - FOC style - at Pups, Pints, and Pickin! Save the date for a special end of summer event, hosted by Friends of the Cheat in partnership with the Preston County Animal Shelter, featuring live music, food, speciality vendors, kids activities, dog-centric demonstrations, workshops and contests! Silent auction & raffles – Prizes include outdoor gear, pet supplies and services, local arts and crafts, and gift certificates. For more information on costs and to get involved contact amanda@cheat.org.
Mo’town Mac N Cheese Cook-off
Ever wonder who has the best Mac N’ Cheese recipe in town? Want to know which of Morgantown’s finest restaurants reigns supreme? Join us for the 3rd annual Motown Mac N’ Cheese Cook-off! Enjoy activities for the whole family! Taste the best professional and hometown cooks have to offer. 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Morgantown Market Place Pre-Sale: $12.00 At the Door: $15.00 Children under 6 are Free!
Grand Vue Park Mountain Bike Challenge
Think you have what it takes? Put your trail riding skills to the test in the Grand Vue Park Mountain Bike Challenge, open to all ages! This race is sanctioned by the West Virginia Mountain Bike Association (WVMBA) and will include races in three classes: Expert, Sport and Beginner. All classes will start at the Red Barn at 12:00pm: Expert Class - 23 miles Sport Class - 16 miles Beginner Class - 8 miles The trails of Grand Vue Park consist of 20 miles of single track and portions of our 4 miles of double track. Experience the rolling hills and spectacular views of Grand Vue Park. The first 200 racers registered will receive a race t-shirt, pint glass, camping and bike wash.
Scottish Festival & Celtic Gathering–Cancelled
EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELED DUE WEATHER CONDITIONS. The event may be at a later date, check back soon for determination. We will have the events, exhibitors and activities you have come to expect … pipe bands, professional entertainers, heavy athletics, living history presentations, Scottish goods vendors, Scottish country dancing, dancing competitions, piping competitions, sheep herding demonstrations, genealogy assistance … and much more. Friday night has a Ceilidh, a party with music, food and conversation. The main Festival is on Saturday all day at the Bridgeport City Park. On Saturday evening we have a concert with our professional entertainers.at the Bridgeport High School. On Sunday, there is a Kirkin of the Tartans, a short parade in downtown Clarksburg followed by a church service at the First Presbyterian Church. For more information contact: 304-534-3737; 304-677-6425; 304-677-1062; daa223@juno.com