Join the annual Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10K & 5K this April in Tucker County, West Virginia, in the heart of the Potomac Highlands. This road race takes place in one of the East Coast’s most idyllic settings and is just a short drive to any outdoor activity you could …
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Join the annual Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10K & 5K this April in Tucker County, West Virginia, in the heart of the Potomac Highlands. This road race takes place in one of the East Coast’s most idyllic settings and is just a short drive to any outdoor activity you could want. The area is also home to two amazing and eclectic mountain towns full of arts and culture. So if you are looking for a new Half Marathon, 10K, or 5K to run and need a mountain vacation or just a getaway for the day or weekend, this is the race for you!
All distances wlll be offered on both Saturday and Sunday! The entire Canaan Valley Resort has been reserved for the weekend to create an Epic Destination Running Experience. You are welcome to come for the day, but we’d love it if you spent the weekend with us.
This destination half marathon, 10K & 5K features the scenic brilliance of Tucker County, WV. Above all, it is a place known for its endless outdoor opportunities. Furthermore, Canaan Valley is just miles from the rugged and beautiful backcountry of Dolly Sods and Canaan Mountain, the amazing vertical feet of Blackwater Falls State Park, and the luxury of Canaan Valley Resort. The neighboring towns of Davis and Thomas offer eclectic restaurants, multiple breweries, art galleries and live entertainment. Fortunately, they are just miles from the racecourse and make the Canaan Valley Half Marathon and 10K the perfect runcation.
Although it is a world away, Canaan Valley is only a half day’s drive from major metropolitan areas, including Washington D.C., Pittsburgh, Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Columbus. So if you are looking for a Half Marathon in West Virginia, you should consider running with us.
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Pretty 2 lap course. Rolling hills
I typically do not like laps in any race, but this HM is pretty and gives you some nice views all around. I was fine going it twice. Wasn't bored. … MORE
I typically do not like laps in any race, but this HM is pretty and gives you some nice views all around. I was fine going it twice. Wasn’t bored. but probably because (to me) it had so many rolling hills and I was focusing on each climb to have the ability to go down or straight. In any case, did the Canaan Valley Challenge, which was fun. The 5K on Saturday was just as nice.
Conquer the Valley
I typically do not like laps in any race, but this HM is pretty and gives you some nice views all around. I was fine going it twice. Wasn't bored. … MORE
I typically do not like laps in any race, but this HM is pretty and gives you some nice views all around. I was fine going it twice. Wasn’t bored. but probably because (to me) it had so many rolling hills and I was focusing on each climb to have the ability to go down or straight. In any case, did the Canaan Valley Challenge, which was fun. The 5K on Saturday was just as nice. The 5K is a nice warmup for the HM the next day. Or just a fun race on it’s own.
Beautiful views and treacherous hills
Race starts at the resort and runs 2 loops around the neighboring golf course providing runners with some beautiful views, however a short downhill start followed by a steep climb … MORE
Race starts at the resort and runs 2 loops around the neighboring golf course providing runners with some beautiful views, however a short downhill start followed by a steep climb through the first 1-1/2 to 2 miles kills the quads for the rest of the race…and then you have to finish going up the hill you went down to start. At that point I was completely gassed and walked up half of it. Not the best course layout IMO.
Swag includes unique medal, trucker hat and tumbler…all very nice! Race information was easy to find and communication was first rate. Could use another water stop but you pass the 2 stops a few times.
Overall a good race and well run. I would recommend it
Nicely done beautiful mountains!
Stayed on site at the Canaan Valley, Resort and conference center. It is very convenient as the race starts and ends just steps from the hotel doors. The entire race … MORE
Stayed on site at the Canaan Valley, Resort and conference center. It is very convenient as the race starts and ends just steps from the hotel doors. The entire race is run on the property which is also a West Virginia state park. Most of it is run on the golf course. This course features some serious hills and two loops. I’m not the biggest fan of loops but overall it was good. The weather however, was not cooperative. 85 and beautiful yesterday but today 52° on the start and by mile 5 1/2 it was raining and sleeting. Cute metal somewhat underwhelming, but kind of matches the wildness of West Virginia. It’s made of pottery.
Great course, challenging hills
Be prepared for some hills! My hamstrings were sore from a workout the day before and I had to walk a few hills because of that. The course was a … MORE
Be prepared for some hills! My hamstrings were sore from a workout the day before and I had to walk a few hills because of that. The course was a mix of paved, gravel roads and a paved golf cart path. Staff was great and the views were too!