Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair

WVU Medicine St. Joseph's Hospital and West Virginia Wesleyan College are sponsoring a 5K run/walk and community health fair to promote healthy living.

Funds raised will benefit the Student Nurses of Wesleyan (SNOW). 

The race will be professionally timed by Appalachian Timing Group.

Date:

Saturday, September 19, 2026

Theme: 

Superhero! You are welcome to dress up in your favorite superhero gear! 

Registration:

Early Registration: Through August 28! Guarantees race t-shirt and swag bag
Late Registration: August 29 through September 17! Price increase to $35 - guarantees swag bag, but NO t-shirt
Day-of Registration: Price increase to $40 - swag bag not guaranteed and NO t-shirt 

*You can register all ages.  Children ages 0-5 are free, but they will not receive a t-shirt
**Registration will be closed on September 18 to prepare bibs, but don't worry! You can still register on the day of the race!

Location:

Fountain loop at West Virginia Wesleyan College (Camden Ave.), Buckhannon, WV 26201

Parking:

Street, Buckhannon River Walk, WVWC campus

Race Day Timeline:

9am: Registration and Packet Pick-up | Health Fair Begins
10am: Race Begins
11:30am: Awards
Noon: Health Fair Ends

Join fellow runners on October 5, 2024 for the Healthy Hero Hustle 5K Run/Walk & Health Fair. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Buckhannon.