Sat, Apr 24, 2027

Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k

Davis, WV

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019
16.2 MilesHalf Marathon10K5K800m

Entry is $46 now and rises to $50 after Jan 3, 2027, so registering before then saves $4.

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About the Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k

The course runs through Canaan Valley Resort, a mountain resort setting with the kind of elevation and open terrain you do not find at most road races on the East Coast. The surrounding valley is broad and quiet, with forested ridgelines in most directions. Expect real hills rather than a rolling course that merely suggests them.

Packet pickup happens at the resort the evening before each race day, with a brief window on race morning as well. Post-race includes beer and snacks at the finish. The resort is booked out for the weekend, so staying on-site is an option if you want to make a full trip of it.

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Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k 2026 Results

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

5K Results · 2026

154finishers
19:21winner
37:40median
1:09:20cutoff

Top 3: Andrew Ayers (19:21) · Dave Fagan (19:57) · Charles Krupica (21:28)

10K Results · 2026

107finishers
43:45winner
1:10:52median
1:56:53cutoff

Top 3: Brian McDonald (43:45) · Benjamin Cambon (46:40) · maximus leslie (47:12)

Half Marathon Results · 2026

85finishers
1:33:14winner
2:18:56median
3:48:47cutoff

Top 3: Isaac Hartmann (1:33:14) · Kelly Humphreys (1:40:50) · Erin Frum (1:44:37)

The Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k has been held every year since at least 2019. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

16.2 Miles4/24/2027 08:30$105
13.1 Miles4/24/2027 08:30$90
10K4/24/2027 08:30$60
5K4/24/2027 09:00$46
2026 Canaan Valley Running Season Pass - Unlimited Racing4/24/2027 08:30$185
800m4/24/2027 12:30$10
13.1 Miles4/25/2027 08:30$90
10K4/25/2027 08:30$58
5K4/25/2027 09:00$50

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Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.

Not sure what to aim for? The half marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.

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Common Questions About the Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k

Will I finish last at the Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 37:40, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:09:20, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (154 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k?

The 5K winner ran 19:21 while the median finisher took 37:40. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.

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