Dingess Tunnel and Trail 5k
About this race
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Experience a heartbeat of Appalachia at the Dingess Tunnel & Trail 5K! Run through the historic Dingess Tunnel, built in 1892, and along the roads and trails that have connected generations of mountain families. This one-of-a-kind event combines local history, natural beauty, and community spirit in the hills of southern West Virginia. Whether you’re a competitive runner or simply looking for a memorable adventure, join us in celebrating the heritage and landscape of Dingess, WV.
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Tunnel and Trail 5k
Every registered runner will receive a FREE official Dingess Tunnel & Trail 5K T-shirt while supplies last. Register early to guarantee your shirt and wear it proudly as you Outrun the Shadows! Parking Information Participant parking will be available at Muncy Bottom, located approximately 0.5 miles from the Dingess Tunnel trailhead. Parking attendants and directional signage will be available on race day to assist runners and spectators. Participants should plan to arrive early and allow extra time to walk from the parking area to the starting line. Carpooling is encouraged due to limited parking availability near the tunnel entrance. Additional race-day instructions, maps, and shuttle information (if provided) will be communicated prior to the event.
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Dingess yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:20 AM and sets at 7:19 PM local time (EDT) in Dingess on September 26, 2026 — 11h 59m of daylight.
Course
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 1 Dingess event
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