Canaan Valley Half Marathon
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Canaan Valley Half Marathon 10K 5K
The event is a multi-distance road race weekend held within Canaan Valley State Park in Tucker County, West Virginia, on April 24–25, 2027. It is the ninth annual running of the race and offers multiple distance options over two days.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon (two laps using Front 9 and Back 9 of the park golf course)
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Race (half mile)
Course details: all courses take place inside the state park on park roads and paved cart paths through the golf course. The half marathon has approximately 820 feet of elevation gain and includes a sustained climb early with rolling hills near the golf course. The 10K has about 436 feet of gain; the 5K about 190 feet. Water stations and bathroom availability:
- Half marathon: water at 1.8, 3.5, 6.3, 7.5, 9.3, and 12 miles; bathrooms available at most stops except 1.8 and 7.5 which are near the hotel.
- 10K: water at 1.8, 3, and 5 miles; bathrooms at the golf course stops.
- 5K: water at 0.75 and 1.9 miles; bathroom at the second stop.
All courses follow a stay left policy to allow vehicle access in the center. A two-day "Conquer the Valley" challenge combines a 5K one day and a half marathon the other and includes separate gear and prizes for 2027.
Packet pickup is in the main ballrooms of the Canaan Valley State Park Lodge with scheduled sessions the evening before and the mornings of race days. Recommended travel gateways include Pittsburgh International Airport and major airports in the Washington, D.C. area. Lodging options exist within about a 10-minute drive, including the state park resort, cabins, and campsites. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
