Active Southern West Virginia

Join us for running and walking race events at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Choose between the Grin and Bear It Half Marathon, Grouse Flush 10K, or Rare Raising 5K. Bring the kids for a free Deer Dash Kids Sprint. The 5K race has a walking option, too. All races include: chip timing, aid stations, event... View Article

Join Community Captain Lynn to walk the Narrow Gauge Trail in beautiful Babcock State Park. Walk will be approximately 5 miles. See the best of the Southern West Virginia's parks when you join one of our hikes. Hikes go at a leisurley pace, and are led by Community Captains. Be sure to dress appropriately for... View Article

Join us for running and walking race events at the Summit Bechtel Reserve. Choose between the Grin and Bear It Half Marathon, Grouse Flush 10K, or Rare Raising 5K. The 5K race has a walking option, too. All races include: chip timing, aid stations, event t-shirt, finish line photos, premium finisher stickers, and top finisher... View Article

The New River Gorge Rim to Rim Race is a 6 mile running road race from one side of the New River Gorge to the other. This bucket list event will provide runners with breathtaking views throughout the course in Fayetteville, the adventure sports capital of West Virginia. Hosted by Adventures on the Gorge, racers... View Article

Join Community Captains from Get Activated for a free mat pilates. Participants will use yoga mats with all the instructions provided. Pilates can be modified for almost all physical abilities. Our pilates class is beginner friendly and led by a certified, local pilates instructor. Pilates can help you improve posture, increase joint mobility and muscle... View Article

Swing Fore! Southern West Virginia this summer at Bridge Haven Golf Club in Fayetteville, WV. Your participation in the 2023 Active SWV Golf Tournament helps keep your community moving! Come out for a fun day of golf, special event prizes and more - accompanied by a delicious lunch! Tournament format will be a 4-person scramble... View Article

Who doesn't love an opportunity to support the goodmakers in your community while also enjoying delicious food?! Support Active SWV by enjoying a tasty meal with Pies & Pints Fayetteville on Monday, November 6th, 5pm-9pm. A portion of in house and pick up orders will be shared with Active SWV.

The Ugly Sweater Fun Run/Walk is a family friendly way to get active enjoying the Winter Wonderland light display at Fayette County Park. This is not a race! You can go at your own pace and make as many running or walking laps around the light display as you like (5 laps equals a 5K... View Article

xperience the sights and sounds of spring on a leisurely mountain bike ride on the Southside Trail, stopping to see the signs of the season along the way. Join a park ranger and the National Parks Conservation Association for this family-friendly, 6-10-mile, group ride on this mostly level rail trail. Bring your own bike and... View Article