Save the Date! Fit Fest 2024 will be Sunday, September 8th, 2024 at Ritter Park.

Fit Fest this year will feature a children’s fun run and several activities geared to engaging families in healthy lifestyles including a rock wall, bike rodeo, and interactive painting project sponsored by the Huntington Children’s museum. To register for the children’s fun run please fill out the form attached here.

In addition to the Fun Run Fit Fest is featuring 6 mile, 12 mile, 20 mile group bike ride and a mountain bike ride option showcasing different sections of the PATH. These bike rides are FREE and family friendly! We will have route leaders, fun facts and information about the PATH and future PATH connections and will be supported by our City of Huntington Police Department Bike Patrol. No need to pre-register for these free rides but come the day of and get out on your bike!

Check out the bike ride routes for Fit Fest 2024 here: Fit Fest 2024 Bike Rides Route Map  

For questions or to learn more, email PlanningDept@huntingtonwv.gov.  

Day of Schedule:·

2:30 PM – Family Friendly Activities Start

• Kids Fun Run Registration

• Huntington Children’s Museum Paint a Fire Truck and Ambulance!

• Bike Rodeo

3:00 PM – Kids Fun Run

4:00 PM – Announcements + Awards

4:30 PM – Free Family Friendly Bike Rides kick off

• 6 mile
• 12 mile
• 20 miles Road Ride to Virginia Point hosted by Ashland Cycling Enthusiasts (ACE)
• Mountain Bike Ride with Huntington Trail Alliance

Fit Fest 2024 Flyer in PDF

Want to learn about Fit Fest?

FitFest is an event in honor Dr. Paul Ambrose, a Huntington physician who was killed in the 9/11 attacks and dedicated his work to improving health outcomes, and a fundraiser for the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH) an 18.6 mile bicycle and pedestrian trail system providing free recreation and alternative transportation opportunities for Huntington and surrounding areas. 

Come get in a beautiful fall run or walk and help raise funds and awareness for the Paul Ambrose Trail for Health.