Mountain State Forest Festival 10K and 5K Run/Walk and Pump -n- Run
- Date Sun 28th September 2025
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Elkins, West Virginia
- Price $22.20
- Races 3 races
- Distances 10km, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day at the Mountain State Forest Festival 10K and 5K Run/Walk and Pump -n- Run on Sunday, September 28, 2025, in the charming town of Elkins, Randolph County. This exciting event, part of the 87th annual Mountain State Forest Festival, invites participants of all ages to embrace the beauty of nature while engaging in friendly competition. Kick off the day with registration for the Pump -n- Run at Anytime Fitness at 7:00 a.m., followed by the 10K and 5K race registrations starting at 10:30 a.m. The main races will step off at 12:30 p.m., with a special Kids Run for children 10 and under starting at 12:45 p.m.
Join fellow runners and walkers as they traverse scenic routes, with awards presented for top finishers in various age divisions. The day is not just about racing; it's a celebration of West Virginia’s rich culture, featuring live music, a lumberjack competition, art exhibits, and much more. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a long-standing tradition that showcases the splendor of the West Virginia mountains. Whether you’re a
Join fellow runners and walkers as they traverse scenic routes, with awards presented for top finishers in various age divisions. The day is not just about racing; it's a celebration of West Virginia’s rich culture, featuring live music, a lumberjack competition, art exhibits, and much more. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to be part of a long-standing tradition that showcases the splendor of the West Virginia mountains. Whether you’re a
Organiser's Description
Mountain State Forest Festival 10K and 5K Run/Walk and Pump -n- Run
Event Sponsors:
SEVEN Performance
Alpenglow Dental
Broughton's Sports
Carte Hall & Associates A.C.
Elkins Builders Supply
Davis Electrical Service
Vandalia Health Davis
*Pump -n- Run sponsored by Elkins Anytime Fitness
Start/Finish: 5th Street/Davis Avenue
7:00 a.m. Registration at Anytime Fitness for Pump -n- Run
10:30 a.m. Registration Begins in the Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A
12:30 p.m. Runners & Walkers Step Off
12:45 p.m. Kids Run Step Off (Kids 1 Mile Challenge FREE to Kids 10 and under. Registration the day of the event onsite.)
ABOUT THE MOUNTAIN STATE FOREST FESTIVAL
2025 marks the 87th year of the Mountain State Forest Festival, one of the largest and oldest festivals in West Virginia. The Mountain State Forest Festival promotes the beauty and splendor of the West Virginia mountains and plays a major role in our local and state economy. This year's festival, with the theme of Embrace Nature's Charm, includes nightly live music and entertainment in the beautiful downtown amphitheater, a lumberjack competition, forestry and wood exhibits, juried art show, photography exhibit, quilt show, arts and crafts, amusement rides, three parades, and the Royal Coronation of Queen Silvia.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Runners shall complete the course as marked and directed.
2. Runners/Walkers must complete the course in which they have registered.
3. All decisions of the committee as to finish time, place and any disqualifications shall be final.
4. Must be 18 to participate in the Pump -n- Run.
AWARDS
10K RUN - Trophies to First and Second, overall finishers (male/female). First and second to age divisions (male/female).
Age Groups/RUN - 19-Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-Over
5K RUN - Trophies to First and Second, overall finishers (male/female). First and second to age divisions (male/female).
Age Groups/RUN - 19-Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-Over
Pump -n- Run - Trophies to First and Second, overall finishers (male/female). First and second to age divisions (male/female).
Age Groups/RUN - 18-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-Over
Event Sponsors:
SEVEN Performance
Alpenglow Dental
Broughton's Sports
Carte Hall & Associates A.C.
Elkins Builders Supply
Davis Electrical Service
Vandalia Health Davis
*Pump -n- Run sponsored by Elkins Anytime Fitness
Start/Finish: 5th Street/Davis Avenue
7:00 a.m. Registration at Anytime Fitness for Pump -n- Run
10:30 a.m. Registration Begins in the Elkins/Randolph County Y.M.C.A
12:30 p.m. Runners & Walkers Step Off
12:45 p.m. Kids Run Step Off (Kids 1 Mile Challenge FREE to Kids 10 and under. Registration the day of the event onsite.)
ABOUT THE MOUNTAIN STATE FOREST FESTIVAL
2025 marks the 87th year of the Mountain State Forest Festival, one of the largest and oldest festivals in West Virginia. The Mountain State Forest Festival promotes the beauty and splendor of the West Virginia mountains and plays a major role in our local and state economy. This year's festival, with the theme of Embrace Nature's Charm, includes nightly live music and entertainment in the beautiful downtown amphitheater, a lumberjack competition, forestry and wood exhibits, juried art show, photography exhibit, quilt show, arts and crafts, amusement rides, three parades, and the Royal Coronation of Queen Silvia.
RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. Runners shall complete the course as marked and directed.
2. Runners/Walkers must complete the course in which they have registered.
3. All decisions of the committee as to finish time, place and any disqualifications shall be final.
4. Must be 18 to participate in the Pump -n- Run.
AWARDS
10K RUN - Trophies to First and Second, overall finishers (male/female). First and second to age divisions (male/female).
Age Groups/RUN - 19-Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-Over
5K RUN - Trophies to First and Second, overall finishers (male/female). First and second to age divisions (male/female).
Age Groups/RUN - 19-Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-Over
Pump -n- Run - Trophies to First and Second, overall finishers (male/female). First and second to age divisions (male/female).
Age Groups/RUN - 18-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-Over
Races
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10K Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (12:30PM EDT)
$22.20
Rules and Regulations 1. Runners shall complete the course as marked and directed. 2. Runners/Walkers must complete the course in which they have registered. 3. All decisions of the committee as to finish time, place and any disqualifications shall be final. Awards 10K RUN - Trophies to First and Second, overall finishers (male/female). First and second to age divisions (male/female). Age Groups/RUN - 19-Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-Over 5K RUN - Trophies to First and Second, overall finishers (male/female). First and second to age divisions (male/female). Age Groups/RUN - 19-Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-Over -
5K Run/Walk
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 28th September 2025 (12:30PM EDT)
$22.20
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Pump -N- Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sun 28th September 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$22.20
30 seconds off of your 5k time with a max of 30 reps (15 minutes) Male: 18-39 = 100% of weight 40-49 = 90% of weight 50-59 = 80% of weight 60 and over = 70% of weight Female: 18-39 = 70% of weight 40-49 = 60% of weight 50-59 = 50% of weight 60 and over = 40% of weight
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