Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k is a running race on April 24–25, 2027 in Davis, WV, with entry fees from $10 to $180.
- Date
- April 24–25, 2027 (275 days to go)
- Location
- 230 Main Lodge Rd, Davis, WV
- Price
- $10–$180
- Sport
- Running
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
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
59°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
55%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Davis 3se, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Davis, WV
City Elevation
3,670 ft
Nearest Airport
CKB
North Central West Virginia Airport · 44 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 105 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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275
Days to train
- Race
- Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
- Date
- April 24–25, 2027
- Location
- 230 Main Lodge Rd, Davis, WV
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Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k
Apr 24, 2027