McDonough Trail Race
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Vienna, West Virginia
- Price $28.50
- Races 2 races
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the 2nd Annual McDonough Trail Race on Saturday, July 18, 2026, set against the breathtaking backdrop of the McDonough Wildlife Refuge in Vienna, West Virginia! This exciting event invites both runners and walkers to experience the beauty of nature while tackling a scenic 4-mile loop through lush forests and serene duck marshes. Runners will embrace the challenge by completing the loop twice for a total distance of approximately 8 miles, while walkers can enjoy the stunning scenery with a single 4-mile trek.
Perfect for trail enthusiasts of all skill levels, the McDonough Trail Race promises an unforgettable blend of adventure, wildlife encounters, and the vibrant spirit of the West Virginia outdoors. As part of the River City Runners and Walkers Series 2026, participants will have the chance to earn a personalized jacket at the awards banquet by completing this thrilling race and five others in the series. Don’t miss your opportunity to lace up your shoes and embark on West Virginia’s ultimate trail adventure—sign up now to secure your spot!
Perfect for trail enthusiasts of all skill levels, the McDonough Trail Race promises an unforgettable blend of adventure, wildlife encounters, and the vibrant spirit of the West Virginia outdoors. As part of the River City Runners and Walkers Series 2026, participants will have the chance to earn a personalized jacket at the awards banquet by completing this thrilling race and five others in the series. Don’t miss your opportunity to lace up your shoes and embark on West Virginia’s ultimate trail adventure—sign up now to secure your spot!
Organiser's Description
MCDONOUGH TRAIL RACE - JULY 18, 2026
Get ready and saddle up to blaze the trails at the 2nd Annual McDonough Frontier Trail Race on July 18, 2026, at the stunning McDonough Wildlife Refuge in Vienna, WV! This thrilling race offers runners and walkers a chance to conquer a scenic 4-mile loop, weaving through lush forests and past duck marshes, with total elevation gains per loop up to 430 feet. Runners will charge through the 4-mile loop, twice for a total distance of ~8 miles. Walkers will conquer the race with just one pass of the scenic 4-mile loop, amidst lush forests and tranquil duck marshes. Perfect for trail enthusiasts of all levels, this event promises a blend of rugged trails, wildlife wonders, and the wild spirit of West Virginia. Lace up, embrace the spirit of adventure answer the call of the frontier!
As part of the River City Runners and Walkers Series 2026, this race is 1 of 6 races in the series to earn your personalized jacket at the awards banquet. Dont miss this thrilling blend of rugged trails, wildlife wonders, and frontier spiritsign up now and claim your spot in West Virginias ultimate trail adventure!
The other races in the River City Runners and Walker Series 2026 are:
Chik-Fil-A 10k/2 mile, Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, WV
Kicks 4 Kids, Parkersburg, WV
Parkersburg Half/2mile Parkersburg, WV
The Mountwood Challenge Trail Race, Waverly, WV
The Broughtons 5 Mile Trail Race, Marietta, OH
_Thank You to our Sponsors_
* _City of Vienna_
* _Golden & Amos, PLLC_
* _Steve's Plumbing_
* _Bowser Construction_
* _KMA Auto_
* _RPSM, LLC Rocky Peck Sales & Marketing_
* _tailwind nutrition_
Get ready and saddle up to blaze the trails at the 2nd Annual McDonough Frontier Trail Race on July 18, 2026, at the stunning McDonough Wildlife Refuge in Vienna, WV! This thrilling race offers runners and walkers a chance to conquer a scenic 4-mile loop, weaving through lush forests and past duck marshes, with total elevation gains per loop up to 430 feet. Runners will charge through the 4-mile loop, twice for a total distance of ~8 miles. Walkers will conquer the race with just one pass of the scenic 4-mile loop, amidst lush forests and tranquil duck marshes. Perfect for trail enthusiasts of all levels, this event promises a blend of rugged trails, wildlife wonders, and the wild spirit of West Virginia. Lace up, embrace the spirit of adventure answer the call of the frontier!
As part of the River City Runners and Walkers Series 2026, this race is 1 of 6 races in the series to earn your personalized jacket at the awards banquet. Dont miss this thrilling blend of rugged trails, wildlife wonders, and frontier spiritsign up now and claim your spot in West Virginias ultimate trail adventure!
The other races in the River City Runners and Walker Series 2026 are:
Chik-Fil-A 10k/2 mile, Parkersburg High School, Parkersburg, WV
Kicks 4 Kids, Parkersburg, WV
Parkersburg Half/2mile Parkersburg, WV
The Mountwood Challenge Trail Race, Waverly, WV
The Broughtons 5 Mile Trail Race, Marietta, OH
_Thank You to our Sponsors_
* _City of Vienna_
* _Golden & Amos, PLLC_
* _Steve's Plumbing_
* _Bowser Construction_
* _KMA Auto_
* _RPSM, LLC Rocky Peck Sales & Marketing_
* _tailwind nutrition_
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