Active Southern West Virginia

Active Southern West Virginia 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

Your ticket to our Annual Celebration is more than entry to a great party. It directly funds future community programs. ...
06/10/2026

Your ticket to our Annual Celebration is more than entry to a great party. It directly funds future community programs. Grab your tickets today to help buy climbing shoes, REFIT speakers, pickleball gear, and more!

Come out for a great evening with dinner, music from WoodbineBand, and community connection.

Secure your spot now and help us reach our goal of selling 30 tickets by June 15th! https://rpb.li/ab3

Start a Kids Run Club in your community this summer with Active SWV's SUMMER Kids Run Club Mini-Grant!This Mini-Grant is...
06/09/2026

Start a Kids Run Club in your community this summer with Active SWV's SUMMER Kids Run Club Mini-Grant!

This Mini-Grant is open to any school or community groups who would like to start or continue a Kids Run Club this summer. Apply and receive curriculum, funding, and technical support for your Kids Run Club.

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

Do you want to start a Kids Run Club in your community this summer? This opportunity is for you!Active SWV is excited to...
06/09/2026

Do you want to start a Kids Run Club in your community this summer? This opportunity is for you!

Active SWV is excited to share that we are offering a SUMMER 2026 Kids Run Club Mini-Grant, opening on June 1st! 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

Another spring Kids Run Club season is wrapping up! Despite the slow start to the season due to snow days and cold weath...
06/08/2026

Another spring Kids Run Club season is wrapping up! Despite the slow start to the season due to snow days and cold weather, 32 schools participated this season, with over 860 kids and 55 volunteers. Many schools wrapped up the program in May, but a few have final practices and Fun Runs scheduled in early June.

Thank you to all the volunteers who make the Kids Run Club program possible!

"I feel that the grant funds are the success of the club! We are a Title I school that has many diverse cultures and families, many of our students are students at the university and there are not a lot of extra funds. What I appreciate is that the mini-grant allows us to provide resources to the students without having to have a fee like other running programs (Girls on the Run tuition). Medals and the extra funding toward prizes really made year 3 the best one yet!" says Stephanie Cummings of North Elementary. "In my opinion, it [the Kids Run Club program] has drastically changed the culture of our school! Teachers from all over the school, parents, and counselors have sung the praises of the Run Club. From conversations around the building to the excitement happening during club, kids are excited to be active and look forward to the club. In passing, students will ask coaches what we are doing that day and looking forward to being active! Even my current class of students are looking forward to being able to join the run Club in third grade. They are excited to be active."

Read more about the Spring season on our website: https://rpb.li/FwU4

Apply for the SUMMER Kids Run Club Mini-grant, open now: https://rpb.li/n9ho

June is Brain Health Month, making it the perfect time to explore how moving your body directly transforms your mind. Wh...
06/07/2026

June is Brain Health Month, making it the perfect time to explore how moving your body directly transforms your mind. While a brisk walk or outdoor hike keeps your body physically fit, regular physical activity delivers scientifically proven benefits to your cognitive health. Walking regularly does far more than just close an activity ring on your smartwatch.

The Science of Movement and Mind
When you engage in physical activity, you spark a series of positive chemical and structural changes inside your head. Moving your body regularly supports cognitive function through several key mechanisms (https://rpb.li/hCYWTo):

Boosts Blood Flow: Physical activity increases blood circulation, delivering a vital surge of oxygen and nutrients directly to your brain cells.

Grows New Cells: Exercise stimulates neurogenesis, the process of growing new nerve cells, while simultaneously strengthening the vital connections between existing ones.

Sharpens Memory: According to research highlighted by Harvard Health Publishing, regular exercise physically boosts the size of the brain regions that control memory and critical thinking: https://rpb.li/6XbQC

Regulates Mood: Moving helps balance your emotional state by regulating stress hormones like cortisol, which reduces anxiety and lifts your overall mood.

Connect with Nature, Protect Your Mind
Naturalist John Muir famously wrote, “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” Combining physical movement with the great outdoors multiplies these mental benefits. Studies show that walking in green spaces lowers psychological stress, improves attention span, and enhances problem-solving skills compared to walking in urban environments.

Boost Your Brain for Free with Active SWV
Active SWV offers a variety of free, community-led physical activities perfect for celebrating Brain Health Month. Led by Community Captains, these inclusive programs provide a supportive space to move your body, meet neighbors, and experience the brain-boosting power of nature.

See our website calendar here: https://rpb.li/E7i3b

Your attendance at our Annual Celebration Fundraiser does more than just provide a fun night out. Every ticket helps Act...
06/06/2026

Your attendance at our Annual Celebration Fundraiser does more than just provide a fun night out. Every ticket helps Active SWV provide the equipment and training needed to sustain free physical activity in our communities, schools, and workplaces! Help us reach our goal of selling 30 tickets in 30 days.

Get your ticket today: https://rpb.li/ab3

See you on August 14!

Join Community Captain Levi on the first Sunday in June (June 7th) to hike at Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park! Beg...
06/05/2026

Join Community Captain Levi on the first Sunday in June (June 7th) to hike at Carnifex Ferry Battlefield State Park! Beginners welcome. Expect a scenic 2+ mile hike with beautiful views and great company.

Join the Facebook event and stay up to date on all First Sunday Hikes in this series! https://rpb.li/PhbB

Sign up for your free membership ad see all program details here: https://rpb.li/E7i3b

IT'S RACE DAY 🐺🎉🌲 Howlin' Trails 5K/10K is HERE and we are SO ready to see you fly through Wolf Creek Trails tonight!📍 B...
06/05/2026

IT'S RACE DAY 🐺🎉🌲 Howlin' Trails 5K/10K is HERE and we are SO ready to see you fly through Wolf Creek Trails tonight!

📍 Bridge Brew Works | 335 Nick Rahall Greenway, Fayetteville, WV

⏰ Packet Pickup + Day-of Registration: 4:30 PM

🏃 10K: 6:00 PM | 5K: 6:15 PM 🏃‍♀️

Haven't registered yet? No worries — we've got you! Day of registration opens at 4:30 PM at Bridge Brew Works. Come on out and join the pack!

Don't miss this National Trails Day Hike with Community Captain Barbie accompanied by a naturalist from Pipestem State P...
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

June's Full Moon Walk has a Bike option!Join Community Captains Jacki and Jaxon for walking or biking this Friday, 6/5 o...
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

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Beckley, WV
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