Welcome to the 4th Annual Evan Stowers Memorial 5k Trail Run and 2 Mile Walk taking place in South Charleston's Little Creek Park! 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*
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.
*Please consider carpooling to this event as parking at Little Creek is limited*
**This event will have a 200 runner/walker limit for the in-person events**
Registration and Timing
Early registration (March 31 to May 10)
- 5k Trail Run: $25
- Virtual Run: $25
- 2 Mile Walk: $20
Regular Registration (May 10-May 24)
- 5k Trail Run: $30
- Virtual Run: $30
- 2 Mile Walk: $25
RACEDAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE: RUN $40. WALK $30.
CUSTOM DRAW STRING BAGS GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST HUNDRED REGISTERED. FIRST 100 REGISTERED WILL HAVE THEIR BAGS FILLED WITH GOODIES! *Thank you Citizen Kane Artistry and AMCo LTD!*
PACKET PICKUP ON RACE DAY: 1 HOUR BEFORE START TIME
Awards- Hand Made Coffee Mugs!!!
Runners:
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:
**There will not be duplicate awards, or virtual awards**
Awards will be given to first 2 walkers to finish
A special thanks to Citizen Kane Artistry and Kaitlyn Dingess for awards!
THERE WILL BE RAFFLE ITEMS!!! RAFFLE TICKETS ARE $1 EACH OR 6 FOR $5 OR 12 FOR $10.
May 10, 2026
Distance — 2 Miles
Type — Running
14:00
$20.00
May 10, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
14:00
$25.00
May 10, 2026
Distance — 3.1 Miles
Type — Running
14:00
$25.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for May in South Charleston.
Learn more about the host city, South Charleston.
South Charleston is a city in Kanawha County, West Virginia, United States. It is located to the west of the state capital of Charleston. The population was 13,639 at the 2020 census. It was established in 1906, but not incorporated until 1917. The Criel Mound built by the Adena culture is adjacent to the city's downtown business district.
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