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Active SWV provides an ecosystem of health and wellness opportunities to southern West Virginia. Share, tag, like, follow, ask.

It is our mission to increase opportunities and access to physical activities in southern West Virginia. This means you have increasing ways to get active and bring your family and friends along. But knowing where to find information, updates, and announcements can be the first barrier. Please help your friends, family, and neighbors know where to find free programs throughout southern West Virgin

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We have weekly programs happening. Learn more about them here: http://activeswv.org/events

Stay up to date on any changes, cancellations, etc. by joining the Active Southern West Virginia Bulletin Board group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1510365325927374/

In partnership with the New River Gorge National River, ActiveSWV Community Captains are leading activities throughout the national park. This program is called Get Active in the Park powered by Active SWV Community Captains. Check out the page here: https://www.facebook.com/GetActiveinthePark/

View the live camera at the New River Gorge Canyon Rim Visitor Center: https://www.nps.gov/neri/learn/photosmultimedia/neri_crvccam1.htm

06/04/2026

Don't miss this National Trails Day Hike with Community Captain Barbie accompanied by a naturalist from Pipestem State Park! Join the hike on Saturday, June 6th at 9am.

See all hike details and sign up for your free membership before attending here: https://rpb.li/E7i3b

06/03/2026

June's Full Moon Walk has a Bike option!

Join Community Captains Jacki and Jaxon for walking or biking this Friday, 6/5 on the McManus trail in Beckley. See more details on our website calendar (https://rpb.li/E7i3b) or join the facebook event (https://rpb.li/hp3S)

Be sure to sign up for your free membership before attending! https://rpb.li/uJTZXw

06/02/2026

Hawks Nest Water Aerobics with Crysty and Billie is back this Wednesday, June 3rd!

See all program details on our website calendar here: https://rpb.li/E7i3b

**New participants please fill out the waiver link before attending!https://rpb.li/uJTZXw

06/02/2026

Howlin' Trails is this Friday 6/5, and today is the last day to sign up online! Don't miss out on this fun evening trail race starting and finishing at Bridge Brew Works.

Race proceeds support our free Kids Run Club and Community Captain program. Learn more and sign up here: https://rpb.li/w2esB

06/01/2026

Please help us give a warm welcome to our summer associate, Isabella Green! Bella is a student athlete, a wildlife enthusiast, and a natural communicator whose energy and passion for getting people moving make her a perfect fit for our team. She joins us this summer through the Stewards Individual Placement Program as part of the AmeriCorps VISTA initiative, serving from June 1 through August 9. We’re so excited to have her on board! Reach out to welcome Isabella today at [email protected].

Active Southern West Virginia is thrilled to welcome Isabella Green as our newest AmeriCorps VISTA Summer Associate! Isabella is a student athlete, a wildlife enthusiast, and a natural communicator…

06/01/2026

Active SWV is excited to announce a SUMMER Kids Run Club Mini-Grant, opening today!

This Mini-Grant is open to any school or community groups who would like to start or continue a Kids Run Club this summer.

The Mini-Grant application will be open June 1st and close July 3rd. Recipients must plan to start their Kids Run Club no later than the week of July 6th.

Read more about the Summer Kids Run Club Mini-Grant and apply here: https://rpb.li/n9ho

06/01/2026

Our free June programs are here! Join volunteer Community Captains for a variety of activities including hikes, stand up paddle boarding, walking groups, REFIT, high fitness, running, Pickleball, biking, and more!

All programs are free, beginner friendly, and open to all members to attend.

Sign up for your free membership here if you haven't already: https://rpb.li/uJTZXw

See all program details on our website calendar here: https://rpb.li/E7i3b

05/31/2026

Secure your spot in the Bridge Day 5k RUN, happening on October 17th!

This race gives participants the rare opportunity to run across the New River Gorge Bridge, surrounded by incredible views and the energy of Bridge Day. This race has a 600 person limit, and spots go fast!

Register now to guarantee your spot on race day: https://rpb.li/dY7kj4

05/30/2026

Tuesday 6/2 is the last day to sign-up for the Howlin' Trails 5k/10k online! But don't worry, you can still sign up on race day Friday, 6/5.

The race features your choice of two distances (5k or 10k), an evening start time, chip timing and aid stations, and an incredible venue and trails. Don't miss this awesome event, starting and finishing at Bridge Brew Works!

Learn more and register here: https://rpb.li/w2esB

05/29/2026

Ever wondered who keeps our free programs running across the state?

On August 14, we’re honoring the "Boots on the Ground"—the volunteers who lead our hikes, classes, and clubs and raising funds for equipment. Come hear their stories and help us raise the funds needed to keep these programs free for everyone!

Get your tickets to our Wildflowers & Wonder annual celebration fundraiser today! https://rpb.li/ab3

Address

118 North Heber Street
Beckley, WV
25801

Telephone

+13042548488

Website

http://www.ActiveSWV.org/

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