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West Virginia Water Festival 19 Miler & 6 Miler

Hinton, West Virginia, United States

calendar_today 26 Jul, 2026

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sell $20.00 – $30.00

About the Event

Welcome to the Inaugural West Virginia Water Festival Trail Race, set in the heart of southern West Virginia’s most scenic river corridor.

This event kicks off the WV State Water Festival with a true trail runner’s experience along the beautiful Bluestone River.

Race Overview
The 19 Miler is an out-and-back course running from Bluestone State Park to Pipestem and back, following the Bluestone River through rugged, wooded terrain and stunning water views the entire way.

The 6 Miler will follow a similar out-and-back format, offering a shorter but equally scenic option for runners looking to experience the course.

Both distances start and finish in the pool area at Bluestone State Park.

What to Expect
- Scenic river views and classic West Virginia trail terrain
- A challenging but rewarding out-and-back course
- A laid-back, festival-style atmosphere as part of the WV Water Festival
- An opportunity to be part of the first-ever running of this event

Awards
Awards will be presented to overall winners in each distance. We will add age groups if participation numbers allow.

Additional Information
More details, including course maps and aid stations will be released soon!

Whether you’re chasing miles, views, or just a great summer trail experience, this is a race you won’t want to miss. Come run where the rivers meet.

Races Offered

19 Miler

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 20 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$30.00

6 Miler

Jul 26, 2026

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Distance — 6 Miles

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Type — Running

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08:00

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$20.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Hinton.

thermostat Temperature

19.1° / 30.1°

wb_sunny Feels like

21.4° / 31.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

11h 51m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.5 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

6.0 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

High

terrain Course conditions

Hard and dry surface

sunny Max UV Index

Very High (8.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

76.9%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:15

nightlight Sunset

20:42

About Hinton

Learn more about the host city, Hinton.

Hinton is a city in Summers County, West Virginia, population 2,266 (2020). It borders the southern edge of New River Gorge National Park, and acts as an anchor to its southern end, being the closest town to Sandstone Falls and the park's Sandstone Visitors Center, located near exit 139 off I-64.