Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon

The Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon will take place on the Blackwater Canyon and Allegheny Highlands Trails running from Thomas, WV to Mill Race Park in Parsons, WV. Please join us for this epic event in support of the Highlands Trail Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to trail development in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia.

The Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon is a point-to-point race. The trail is made of pavement, dirt, and crushed stone. The race course will descend about 1300′. The 9:00 am race start is located on the rail trail below First/Front Street in Thomas, WV. The race finish is in Parsons, WV. At 8:00 am, a bus will transport runners from Parsons to the race start in Thomas.

RACE ENTRY WILL CLOSE AT 200 RUNNERS!

SWAG: Gender specific shirts, Salomon Soft Speed Cup (or similar product) and locally made finishers woodallions.

Aid Stations/Restrooms:
Two Aid stations will be provided along the course. Stations will include water, NUUN and various energy packed snacks. THIS WILL BE A CUPLESS RACE! It is suggested that each runner carry a cup or water bottle.

Restrooms are located at the Mill Race Park, Parsons, WV. Portapotties will be provided at the start line.