Gene's Run
- Date Fri 26th June 2026
- Time 6:30PM EDT
- Location Morgantown, West Virginia
- Price $32.80 - $69.90
- Races 5 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable weekend at Gene's Run, taking place on Friday, June 26, 2026, in the vibrant town of Morgantown, Monongalia! This exciting event kicks off the Greenmont celebration weekend at the historic Gene's Beer Garden. Experience the thrill of Morgantown's beer mile on Friday evening, where you can challenge yourself to run solo or team up with friends for an exhilarating race.
On Saturday morning, lace up your running shoes for a picturesque 5K journey through the charming neighborhoods of Greenmont and South Park. After the races, join in the festivities with post-race celebrations at Gene's Beer Garden, followed by the lively Greenmont Neighborhood Block Party in the evening. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy community spirit and support a great cause, as proceeds from Gene's Run benefit Empty Bowls of Monongalia County. Make sure to mark your calendars—registration opens on April 1st, 2026, and you won’t want to miss out on this fantastic celebration of fitness and community!
On Saturday morning, lace up your running shoes for a picturesque 5K journey through the charming neighborhoods of Greenmont and South Park. After the races, join in the festivities with post-race celebrations at Gene's Beer Garden, followed by the lively Greenmont Neighborhood Block Party in the evening. This is a perfect opportunity to enjoy community spirit and support a great cause, as proceeds from Gene's Run benefit Empty Bowls of Monongalia County. Make sure to mark your calendars—registration opens on April 1st, 2026, and you won’t want to miss out on this fantastic celebration of fitness and community!
Organiser's Description
REGISTRATION OPEN APRIL 1ST, 2026!
Greenmont celebration weekend starts with the Gene's Run events at the historic Gene's Beer Garden. Friday evening is Morgantown's beer mile. Run it individually or with a team of two or four. Saturday morning's 5k travels through the historic and beautiful neighborhoods of Greenmont and South Park. Events are followed by post-race celebrations at Gene's Beer Garden [https://genesplace.com/]. Continue the family celebrations at the Greenmont Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday evening.
Please consider supporting the Gene's Run and the neighborhood by volunteering [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WV/Morgantown/GenesRun].
Proceeds of the Gene's Run benefit Empty Bowls of Monongalia County [https://www.ebmon.org/].
Greenmont celebration weekend starts with the Gene's Run events at the historic Gene's Beer Garden. Friday evening is Morgantown's beer mile. Run it individually or with a team of two or four. Saturday morning's 5k travels through the historic and beautiful neighborhoods of Greenmont and South Park. Events are followed by post-race celebrations at Gene's Beer Garden [https://genesplace.com/]. Continue the family celebrations at the Greenmont Neighborhood Block Party on Saturday evening.
Please consider supporting the Gene's Run and the neighborhood by volunteering [https://runsignup.com/Race/Volunteer/WV/Morgantown/GenesRun].
Proceeds of the Gene's Run benefit Empty Bowls of Monongalia County [https://www.ebmon.org/].
Races
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Gene's Beer Mile
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 26th June 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$54.00
OPENS 01 APR -
Gene's Beer Mile Relay
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 26th June 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 APR* Pricing is per person -
Gene's 5k
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 27th June 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 01 APR -
Gene's Supreme
Incl. $4.90 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 26th June 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$69.90
OPENS 01 APR -
Gene's '44
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Fri 26th June 2026 (6:30PM EDT)
$48.70
OPENS 01 APR* Pricing is per person
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461 Wilson Avenue, Morgantown, 26501, WV, United States
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