Canaan Valley Half/10K/5K FAQ's
The Course Time Limit is 4 hours for the Half Marathon with a cutoff of 12:00pm (3.5 hours) at Mile 12 off of the golf course
We love dogs, we really do, but this time we ask that you leave your pooch at home. Due to the number of runners we are expecting we cannot allow dogs on the course.
While we do not fully ban headphones, they are highly discouraged due to some skinny sections on course and potential vehicular traffic. Our start line music can be heard from half the course and will keep you motivated!
In the case of inclement weather we reserve the right to ask you not to wear headphones as the spring weather in Canaan can bring quick storms and we may need to give instructions both in person and through PA announcements. This is for all participants’ safety.
Yes strollers are allowed on the course, but please be considerate of other runners and start at the back of the corral as from the start of the race there is a steep downhill.
Note: The course has a few sustained hills; the 5K is entirely road, the 10K is road with golf cart path, but the Half Marathon has two half-mile hilly dirt road sections that may not be ideal for strollers.
If you are injured or can’t make the race for any reason you may defer your entry for free before 4/19. You can transfer to a friend or family member as well.
- Begin by logging into your account, www.runsignup.com/profile and go to your “Profile” page. See the red arrow below.
- On the “Profile” page, go to Races under Upcoming Events, again see the red arrow below. This shows a list of your Race(s) that are coming up.
- Manage the registration for the Race by clicking “Manage Registration”.
The Canaan Valley Half Marathon,10K, and 5K has a strict no refunds policy. You are more than welcome to transfer your registration to a friend or family member or defer until the following year (see policies and steps above for this).
Yes you may change the distance that you registered for, however we do not offer refunds if you switch from the Half Marathon to the 10k. If you are switching from the 10k to the Half Marathon simply pay the price difference.
The distance switch process is completed through your RunSignup profile page rather than the Race page itself.
Before 4/15:
- Begin by logging into your account, www.runsignup.com/profile and go to your “Profile” page. See the red arrow below.
- On the “Profile” page, go to Races under Upcoming Events, again see the red arrow below. This shows a list of your Race(s) that are coming up.
- Manage the registration for the Race by clicking “Manage Registration”.
- Scroll down to the page footer – and click on “Transfer Event”
After 4/15 please contact us as shut down automatic processing so we can process our lists for final orders.
We will have water stops ranging from .75-2.8 miles apart on the course – see the race page for more info.
Park at the Canaan Valley Resort main parking lot – please arrive before 8:00am as road closures will begin after this and you may be delayed and miss your start.
Yes we will have a bag check at the Start/Finish area.
Pending weather we may also include a clothes drop in the first section.
Canaan Valley Trail Run FAQ’s Coming Soon
Moonlight on the Falls FAQ’s
Deferrals and Transfers are available on the following schedule:
> 60 days prior to the race (June 25th) : No fee
60-21 Days before the race (August 3rd) : Deferrals with $25 Fee
60-5 Days before the race (August 19th): Transfer to another person, $20 fee
- Begin by logging into your account, www.runsignup.com/profile and go to your “Profile” page. See the red arrow below.
- On the “Profile” page, go to Races under Upcoming Events, again see the red arrow below. This shows a list of your Race(s) that are coming up.
- Manage the registration for the Race by clicking “Manage Registration”.
Although we love our dogs, due to the tightness of the course and open road, dogs are not allowed on course. They are welcome to hang out at the camp, though!
Strollers are welcome – please start at the back of the corral.
We heavily discourage the use of headphones due to safety reasons – enjoy the quiet mountain air!
Moonlight on the Falls has a strict no refunds policy. We have a generous transfer and deferral policy covering only incurred costs, so you are more than welcome to transfer your registration to a friend or family member or defer until the following year (see policies and steps above for this).
Yes you may change the distance that you registered for – we do not offer refunds for dropping a distance, and you simply pay the price difference to add the race. If you decide to drop the distance during race week, please let us know at Packet Pickup . Due to the loop nature of the course, you can simply finish at the beginning of one lap and please let the timer know if you do.
The distance switch process is completed through your RunSignup profile page rather than the Race page itself.
- Begin by logging into your account, www.runsignup.com/profile and go to your “Profile” page. See the red arrow below.
- On the “Profile” page, go to Races under Upcoming Events, again see the red arrow below. This shows a list of your Race(s) that are coming up.
- Manage the registration for the Race by clicking “Manage Registration”.
- Scroll down to the page footer – and click on “Transfer Event”
Please see the race page for most up-to-date information:
We provide water stops on course for a total of 3 hits per lap, plus a 4th at the finish when you turnaround.
There is a bathroom at the turnaround aid station (approximately 3 miles from the finish).
There is also a bathroom at the Blackwater Falls parking lot that will be signed – a quick detour when running in either direction.
We encourage all runners to set up their own ‘personal aid station’ in the 100 yards before/after the finish line.
Please see the race page for most information – parking will be available first-come on the northern road to the site.
We highly encourage Lodge and southern cabin guests to take the shuttle, which leaves the lodge late afternoon and repeats until 9pm and again after finishers begin to come in. More information will be posted closer to race date.
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