Chapmanville man runs 100 miles to raise funds for church

Brian Dingess ran 100 miles from New Year's Eve into New Year's Day at Chapmanville High School to raise money for Morning Star Freewill Baptist Church, and community members came out to cheer him on.

Brian Dingess set out on New Year's Eve with the goal of running 100 miles within 24 hours and completed the effort into New Year's Day. He ran laps on the track at Chapmanville High School's Barker Stadium. Dingess is an experienced marathon-style runner and said he was inspired by God to take on the challenge and raise money for Morning Star Freewill Baptist Church. Many local residents joined him at the track, and supporters stayed despite cold weather to encourage him. Key details: - Runner: Brian Dingess of Chapmanville. - Goal and timing: complete 100 miles within 24 hours, starting New Year's Eve and finishing on New Year's Day. - Location: laps run on the Barker Stadium track at Chapmanville High School. - Purpose: fundraiser for Morning Star Freewill Baptist Church; Dingess said his inspiration came from his faith. - Community involvement: people joined and encouraged him lap by lap; a church Facebook video showed his final mile and supporters ringing cowbells at a finish line. - Supporters: his wife, Christina Dingess, was among those who braved the cold and spoke about the role of support, nutrition and hydration. Summary: The run brought a visible outpouring of local support and served as a fundraiser for the church. The finish was shared by the church on social media and celebrated by those at the track. Undetermined at this time.