Leah's Legacy

09/14/2026

THANK YOU
To everyone who came together yesterday at Leah’s Legacy 2026!

Thank you sponsors, volunteers, vendors, our committee, and participants.

This year was made possible by:

Chicken Salad Chick
Quality Woods
Atkinson & Frampton
Charleston Pediatric Dentistry
Retina Consulting
Kalaskey Orthodontics
Christ Church United Methodist
Cabin Creek Health Systems
Dental Associates
Fourth Avenue Financial
Highland Hospital
Charleston CVB
Diversified Energy
Chestnut Street Auto
Dynamic Physical Therapy
Poca Valley Bank
Fife Street Brewing
VFW Post 548
Sam’s Uptown
GRÜV
Last Call Marketing
T Graphics
Marcot Consulting
Dean Jeffries State Farm
The Grubb Law Group
Pray Works
Good Family Pharmacy & Good Life Apothecary
Dr. Brad Marple
Elkview Insurance
Charleston Dirty Birds
West Virginia American Water
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
City of Charleston
Jiffy J’s
107.3 The Beat
V100
Penny Pinchers
Short Story Brewing
West Virginia Lottery

09/14/2026

Thank you to EVERYONE today.

Leah’s Legacy 2026 was incredible. To our committee, our sponsors, volunteers, entertainment, attendees, vendors and partners. Thank you!

We can’t wait to share the photos and videos with you.

09/13/2026

09/13/2026

TODAY • 5 PM • SLACK PLAZA

The 4th Annual Leah’s Legacy 5K, 2-Mile Walk and Kids Fun Run is finally here.

Packet pickup begins at 3 PM, and on-site registration will be available.! The event begins at 5 PM.

Follow our live Stories throughout setup, the Kids Fun Run, 5K and walk, entertainment, food vendors, awards and celebration.

Come run, walk, cheer and celebrate Leah’s legacy with us. We cannot wait to see everyone at Slack Plaza!

09/13/2026

For the next 24 hours, GRÜV is going pink.

We’re temporarily changing our logo in honor of Leah Strickland and Leah's Legacy.

Leah was the kind of person who left an impact on the people and community around her. Her legacy continues through an event created in her memory, supporting local students through scholarships and bringing thousands of people together over the years.

Tomorrow, Sunday, September 13, our community comes together again for the 4th Annual Leah’s Legacy 5K, 2-Mile Walk & Kids Fun Run in Downtown Charleston.

The event begins at 5 PM at Slack Plaza, with live music, food vendors, entertainment and a whole lot of pink.

GRÜV is proud to support Leah’s Legacy and everything this event represents.

Haven’t registered yet? There’s still time:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Charleston/LeahsLegacy5K

09/12/2026

ONE DAY TO GO!

Tomorrow, we come together to run, walk and celebrate Leah’s incredible legacy.

Join us Sunday at 5:00 PM at Slack Plaza for the 4th Annual Leah’s Legacy 5K, 2-Mile Walk and Kids Fun Run.

There is still time to register! Bring your family, invite your friends and help us make this year’s event unforgettable!
https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Charleston/LeahsLegacy

09/12/2026

Early Packet Pickup is TODAY at Short Story Brewing Charleston, starting at 5:00 PM!

09/11/2026

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO!

The 4th Annual Leah’s Legacy 5K, 2-Mile Walk and Kids Fun Run takes over downtown Charleston this Sunday!

Register now to secure current pricing before race-day rates take effect. Children under 10 can participate for just $10 through race day, no shirt included.

Sunday, September 13
5:00 PM
Slack Plaza

Run, walk or bring the entire family as we celebrate Leah’s legacy and support scholarships for local students.

Register now:
https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Charleston/LeahsLegacy

09/09/2026

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09/09/2026

PICK UP EARLY. SKIP THE RACE-DAY CHAOS.

Race day will be busy. Picking up your packet Saturday means less waiting, less stress and more time to enjoy the event on Sunday.

Saturday Packet Pickup
5:00 to 7:00 PM
Short Story Brewing Charleston

Unable to make it Saturday? Race-day packet pickup begins Sunday at 3:00 PM on Summers Street in Downtown Charleston.

The race starts at 5:00 PM at Slack Plaza. Arrive early and come ready!