Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
- Date
- April 24, 2027
- Location
- 230 Main Lodge Rd, Davis, WV
- Distance
- Conquer The Valley Challenge - Sat And Sun 2 Days of Running · Canaan Valley Half Marathon - Saturday · Canaan Valley 10K - Saturday & more
From the Organizer
9th Annual Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K
Join us for the 9th Annual Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k & 5k, April 24 - 25, 2027! Hosted at Canaan Valley Resort, 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, we are the race for you!
Once again we will be offering all distances on both Saturday, April 24, and Sunday, April 25! We have reserved the entire Canaan Valley Resort 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 year we will also be bringing back our Kids Race on Saturday at 12:30pm.
Back this year: Later start times, the Return of the Kids Race, plus course improvements (see our website for more details)
All details beyond race date, distances, and approximate times are based on 2026 and may be subject to change, although we do not expect substantial changes.
Packet Pickup will be held at Canaan Valley Resort State Park (event venue) at minimum 6:30-8pm the night before each race and for a limited time race morning. See our website for most recent information.
Start Times:
- 8:30am (both days) Half and 10K
- 9:00am (both days) 5K
- 12:30pm (Saturday) - 1/2 mile Kids Race
Join our Facebook Group for regular updates and to talk to fellow participants present and past.
Conquer the Valley
Looking for a little more challenge? Come out for the whole weekend and the Conquer the Valley Challenge! Run any two distances, either day.
Prizes in a "Competitive" division for competing the 5K first, then the Half on Sunday. Run for "Fun" any two other combinations and save money! See our website for more details.
Swag
Awesome Giveaway options TBD.
All finishers over 21 years of age get a complementary beer as well, in addition to post-race snacks.
Course Time Limit
The Course Time Limit is up to 4 hours - that's right, plenty of time for a 10K/5K! All Runners must be finished by 12:30 pm on Saturday & Sunday ; additionally Half Marathoners must be off the golf course (approximately Mile 12) within 3 1/2 hours.
Special Thanks to our Volunteers:
Young Life
Q&A
Local Community
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The half marathon is the distance where you find out what you're actually made of. Long enough to demand real preparation. Short enough that it doesn't consume your life to train for it. Most people who run their first half describe it as the race that changed their relationship with what they're capable of. Once you cross this finish line, the bar moves. That's not a warning — that's the point.
Race day energy varies by event size, but the finish line feeling is the same regardless. Big races keep the noise going the whole way. Smaller races give you stretches where it's just you and the miles — and that solitude becomes its own kind of fuel.
The half marathon rewards people who show up for the boring training miles.
How long to train: 10–14 weeks. If you're already running consistently, 10 weeks of structured buildup is enough. If you're building from a casual base, give yourself 14.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k?
- Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k is a running event held in Davis, WV. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k?
- Saturday, April 24, 2027 in Davis, WV at 230 Main Lodge Rd, Davis, WV. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
Apr 24, 2027