Race Information
Join us for our 4th Annual race through the Canaan Valley, in beautiful West Virginia on Saturday and Sunday, April 30- May 1, 2022. Full weekend race details will be released very soon. This is a destination race like no other, with unspoiled scenery all around and miles of tranquil mountains, hiking trails, rivers, and streams. The Canaan Valley is truly the perfect runcation for the outdoor enthusiast. So make plans to attend, and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime!
Canaan Valley 5k
We are offering the Canaan Valley 5K on both Saturday and Sunday 4/30 & 5/1.
Canaan Valley Half Marathon & 10k
We will be offering both the 10K and the Half Marathon on both Saturday and Sunday 4/30 & 5/1.
Conquer the Valley Challenge
This year the 5K for the Conquer the Valley Challenge will be on Saturday 4/30, and the Half Marathon will be on Sunday, 5/1. We will be offering Cash Prizes to both Male and Female Runners for the Conquer the Valley Challenge.
$400 First Place
$250 Second Place
$150 Third Place
Runners must complete the 5K on Saturday and the Half Marathon on Sunday to be eligible for the Cash Prizes.
The way the Conquer the Valley Challenge is scored is 3X your 5K Time, plus your Half Marathon Time. Courses will be USTAF certified barring any last minute changes that are out of our control.
Canaan Valley Runcation Experience
New for 2022! 2 Days of Racing! You pick any 2 Distances, and run both Saturday 4/30 & Sunday 5/1. Extra Bling, Bonus Swag and More! More Details Coming Soon!
Registration Fee Schedule
Registration Date: 11/2 – 12/9 • Half Marathon Registration Fee: $75. 10K Registration Fee: $50. 5K Registration Fee: $35. Conquer the Valley Challenge Registration Fee: $110. Canaan Valley Runcation Experience $110
Full 2022 Pricing Schedule Coming Soon!
You Deserve a Runcation
Awards
We will have prizes for the top 3 finishers for male/female in the Conquer the Valley Challenge(Both Days Combined), Half Marathon, 10k and 5k for Both Saturday and Sunday. We will have a short awards ceremony for Overall Winners on both Saturday and Sunday. We will also be doing age groups awards on both Saturday and Sunday as well.
Swag & Bling
All participants will receive a distance specific finisher medal, 1 LOCAL brew (must be 21 or older - Sunday after 10 am), post-race snacks, and awesome live music(as long as safety protocols allow) at the finish area. Due to West Virginia State Law, we are unable to serve alcohol until 10 am on Sunday, Saturday there are no time requirements.
Half Marathon Participants will receive one of our awesome lightweight Hoodies.
10k and 5k Participants will receive T-Shirts
Packet Pick Up
We will be offering Packet Pick Up on Friday 4/29, Saturday 4/30, and Sunday 5/1.
We encourage all runners to pickup their packets the day prior to their race if possible. If not no big deal we will be offering day of packet pick up as well. Packet Pick Ups will be hosted on site at Canaan Valley Resort.
H20 & Electrolytes
The course will have water stops with small sealed water bottles and gatorades.
Post Race Party
Want can we say... We like party and you should too after running the Canaan Valley Half Marathon & 10k! We will have music playing on Saturday and Sunday(As long as safety protocols will allow) for post race celebrations starting 9:45 am in addition to providing a festive post race environment.
Medical
A medical team will be onsite for any hiccups that happen on both Saturday, 4/30 and Sunday, 5/1. 13.1 miles is a long way, so train well and listen to your body on race day, please!
Race & Parking Location
The Start, Finish, and Parking will all be located at the Canaan Valley Resort. We highly encourage all runners to stay at the Canaan Valley Resort which is within walking distance to both the start and finish line.
