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Mountain State Forest Festival 10K & 5K Run/Walk
Mountain State Forest Festival 10K & 5K Run/Walk is a 10K and 5K event held in Elkins, West Virginia. It is usually held in October; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 400 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- October
- Location
- Elkins, WV
- Field size
- ~400 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- October (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Elkins, West Virginia
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Field size
- About 400 runners
- Course
- Rolling hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- forestfestival.com
About the Mountain State Forest Festival 10K & 5K Run/Walk
A 10K and 5K run/walk held during the historic Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins, drawing local and visiting runners to one of the state's biggest annual celebrations.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- Part of the Mountain State Forest Festival, one of West Virginia's oldest and largest festivals (75,000+ visitors)
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Mountain State Forest Festival 10K & 5K Run/Walk: common questions
- When is the Mountain State Forest Festival 10K & 5K Run/Walk?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in October. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Mountain State Forest Festival 10K & 5K Run/Walk held?
- In Elkins, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Mountain State Forest Festival 10K & 5K Run/Walk offer?
- 10K and 5K.
- How many people run the Mountain State Forest Festival 10K & 5K Run/Walk?
- About 400 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Mountain State Forest Festival 10K & 5K Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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