The Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH)

The Paul Ambrose Trail for Health (PATH) is a growing bicycle and pedestrian trail system providing free, healthy recreational opportunities for the City of Huntington and surrounding areas. Through grants, fundraising, sponsorships and individual contributions, over $2.5 million has been raised to support the construction and maintenance of the PATH. Construction projects begin as funding is released, and currently seven miles are completed and used daily.

PATH is a vital part of Huntington’s continued efforts toward the redevelopment and growth of the City, because the PATH:

  • Aids in reducing traffic congestion,
  • Connects business, schools and communities,
  • Provides no cost, recreational opportunities for residents,
  • Contributes to the growth of local business.

PATH is named after Dr. Paul Ambrose, who was a promising young physician whose life ended September 11, 2001 when terrorists crashed American Airlines Flight 77 into the Pentagon. Dr. Ambrose focused his medical career on family health and using preventative medicine to fight obesity, and the trail system is a way to continue his medial legacy and impact the health of Huntington.

Volunteer, sponsor or donate! Be a part of the PATH!

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Kids Summer Marathon Training Program

Training sessions begin June 12th
HIT Center, Huntington, WV

Students from grades 1-8 complete a 25 mile training program during the summer months concluding with a final 1 Mile Fun Run on Sunday, September 9, 2012 at Ritter Park.

Click here to download a printable registration form

Volunteer Opportunity: Spring Cleaning the 10th Street Viaduct

Friday, May 18th
10th Street, Huntington, WV

Contact us for more information

Tour de PATH 2012 Community Bike Ride

Saturday, July 7th, 2012 at 10am
Heritage Station, Huntington, WV

This year's ride will offer several course options to appeal to varying interests and skill levels. We will start at Heritage Station and ride throughout the city, learning how we can cycle the PATH for fun, fitness, and travel. Registration opens May 1st.

Click here to download a printable registration form

Fit Fest 2012

Sunday, September 9th, 2012
Huntington, WV

Fit Fest 2012 Schedule of Events

  • 1:30 Event Opens at Ritter Park
  • 2:15 Kids Dashes begin
  • 2:45 800M Fun Run
  • 3:00 1600M Fun Run
  • 3:00 HIT Center Marathon 1 Mile Run
  • 3:30 Opening Ceremony
  • 4:15 5K Run/Walk begins
  • 4:15 10K Run begins

Mark your calendars for the 4th Annual Fit Fest 2012 on Sunday, September 9th, 2012 in Huntington, WV.

PATH to the Cure 2012

Sunday, September 30, 2012
Huntington, WV

The PATH to the Cure community 5k walk/run was inspired as a way to subsidize mammograms for women in the Tri-State area who can’t afford them. Visit www.pathtothecure.org for more information.