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Bridge Day 5K set for October 17, 2026 in Fayetteville, WV

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 1:29 PM

Last updated Sep 23, 2026

Bridge Day 5K set for October 17, 2026 in Fayetteville, WV
Summary

The Bridge Day 5K is scheduled for October 17, 2026, in Fayetteville, West Virginia. The event allows participants to run across the New River Gorge Bridge, with a lineup starting at 8:30 a.m. and the race beginning at 8:45 a.m. Active Southern West Virginia officials emphasized the significance of the race, as it helps fund community programming. With a minimum age of 8 to participate and only 600 spots available, early registration is encouraged.

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  • •The race takes place on Bridge Day, October 17, 2026.
  • •Participants can run across the New River Gorge Bridge.
  • •Lineup starts at 8:30 a.m., race begins at 8:45 a.m.
  • •Only 600 spots are available for the 5K race.
  • •Minimum age to enter is 8 years old.
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  • 1:29 PMYahoo Sports — Bridge Day 5K returns for 2026
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FAYETTEVILLE, WV (WVNS) -Bridge Day is less than a month away and that means the Bridge Day 5K is coming up as well. Hosted by Active Southern West Virginia, the Bridge Day 5K gives racers the chance to run across the iconic New River Gorge Bridge. Active Southern West Virginia Development Director, Jenni Canterbury said […]

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