Race History

The idea for the Greater Clarksburg 10K was founded in the fall of 1996 for the purpose of encouraging maximum participation in a fun, innovative and civic minded physical activity which promotes good health and overall wellness to the citizens and friends of North Central West Virginia, thereby, giving businesses, groups, government, families, and individual citizens the occasion to enhance their corporate and collaborative interest in an improved lifestyle.

2008 marks the 12th running of the Clarksburg 10K through the scenic downtown Clarksburg streets.

The Race Director of the Greater Clarksburg 10K is Carl Hatfield, former National Marathon Champion. He was the winner of the first Pittsburgh Great Race; a two-time winner of Cherry Blossom Race in Washington, D.C.; winner of the Youngstown Peace Race, qualifier for 4 Olympic Trials, and has won over 500 other road races throughout the country. Carl is a 1995 inductee into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame.