
Canaan Valley Trail Run Blackwater Falls is a trail running and running race on June 19, 2027 in Davis, WV, with entry fees from $67.50 to $77.50.
***New Course for 2027 Race. Your Runcation has moved to Blackwater Falls State Park! Stay tuned for course details and updates!***
Please Note: Start time of 7:30 is tentative.
We are excited for you to join us for the Canaan Valley Running Company's 6th Annual Canaan Valley Trail Run on Saturday, June 19th, 2027, in Blackwater Falls State Park. This will be the first year the course will be located in Blackwater Falls State Park so stay tuned for final update on the new course. Details of the new course will be available by the New Year coming up, as we are finishing up picking out the best location and trail for us all to enjoy.
All participants will receive a Finisher Medal and a RaceT-shirt, as well as a Tasty Beer (must be 21 or older), post-race snacks, and more.
Our destination Trail Race, features the scenic brilliance of Tucker County, West Virginia. Above all 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 Trail Run a 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 Trail Race in West Virginia, you should consider running with us.
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
73°
Typical Low
54°
Chance of Rain
51%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Davis 3se, 2 mi from the venue.
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
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Canaan Valley Trail Run Blackwater Falls
Jun 19, 2027