Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon & 7K (aka Fall Classic Trail Half)
Charleston, WV
Oct 18, 2026
The Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon and 7K offer runners a challenging and scenic experience deep within one of West Virginia’s most iconic natural areas. Set entirely inside Kanawha State Forest, this race takes you along winding forest roads and wooded routes surrounded by dense trees, rolling terrain, and the … MORE
Local Historical Weather (Oct 18):
| 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
| H (°F) | 82 | 68 | 62 | 43 | 67 |
| L (°F) | 46 | 32 | 46 | 37 | 41 |
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So much fun!
Be prepared that this run is in and out of the Kanawha forest for 95% of the race and has steep inclines and declines. There is not an a clear … MORE
Be prepared that this run is in and out of the Kanawha forest for 95% of the race and has steep inclines and declines. There is not an a clear trail which made it more fun for me. They do a great job of marking trees for the path. Definitely not a race to PR but a once in a lifetime experience either amazing scenery. There are 3 self serve water stations and areas to rest if needed