Course

The course is mostly paved and will begin at the large shelter at the rear of Valley Park.  The route is mostly flat with some hills and inclines.  It will start off with a short trail inside the park and then continue out of the park and onto Sunnybrook through adjoining neighborhoods.  It will loop around and back into the park and end at the large shelter.  Cupcake stations will be set up along the away for those wishing to participate in the cupcake decorating portion of the race. A water station will also be set up along the route to keep you hydrated.

Entry Fees

Pre-Race Day Special 

Cupcake Chase 5K - $30 - deadline August 20 (11:59 pm)

Race Day Regsitration Fee

Cupcake Chase 5K - $35 - day of race

MUST BE REGISTERED BY AUGUST 11 TO BE GUARANTEED T-SHIRT SIZE

Age Groups

Females:                                Males:

0 - 12 years                           0 - 12 years

13 - 19 years                         13 - 19 years

20 - 29 years                        20 - 29 years

30 - 39 years                        30 - 39 years

40 - 49 years                        40 - 49 years

50 - 59 years                         50 - 59 years

60+ years                               60+ years

Stroller Division

Awards

Awards: 

Best Overall Male and Female 

1st and 2nd Place Male and Female per Age Division 

No duplicated awards for division awards 

Best Overall Stroller Division 

Cupcake Decorating Participants - Best Overall Male and Female 

Best Decorated Cupcake 

Most Cupcake Spirit (cupcake inspired attire is encouraged) 

Charity Information

Each year, the WV Cupcake Festival board members choose a local children's charitable organization as a recipient of that year's proceeds from the festival and its events.  For 2025, the selected charity is the Make-A-Wish Foundation with proceeds from the Cupcake Chase 5K and the WV Cupcake Festival benefitting the chosen organization.

More Information

The Cupcake Chase 5K is a 5K with a twist...of icing!  It is one of the most unique 5Ks in West Virginia because you have the option of decorating a cupcake along the route to bring back to be judged to win best decorated cupcake.  Also, we encourage you to break out your cupcake inspired attire to be part of the competition for the Most Cupcake Spirit Award!  Join us for the Sweetest Race Around!

Cupcakes will be available at the end of the race for your enjoyment!

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