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 6, 2025

Theme: 

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

Registration:

Early Registration: Through August 8! Guarantees race t-shirt and swag bag
Late Registration: August 9 through September 5! 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

Location:

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

Parking:

Street, Buckhannon River Walk, WVWC campus

Awards:

Top finisher awards will be given

Race Day Timeline:

9am: Registration and Packet Pick-up | Health Fair Begins
10am: Race Begins
11:30am: Awards
Noon: Health Fair Ends | FREE Community Yoga w/ Soul Shine Health & Wellness Begins
A mat isn't required to participate, but feel free to bring your own or borrow one of ours (limited available, first come first served)