Races Half marathon · Davis, USA
Canaan Valley Half Marathon
Canaan Valley Half Marathon is a hilly half marathon in Davis, USA, held each April. The paved course uses state park roads and golf course cart paths, in two laps. The organiser lists about 250 m of climbing, with a long early climb and rolling hills around the golf course. Late April in the Canaan Valley is cool and changeable, with temperatures of about 1 to 13°C and a chance of afternoon showers. A course as hilly as Canaan Valley Half Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Page rebuilt 2026-11-14 · race facts not independently verified — confirm dates and entries on the official race site
When
April
next: Saturday 24 April 2027
Course
hilly
Half marathon
Conditions
Late April in the Canaan Valley is cool and changeable, with temperatures of about 1 to 13°C and a chance of afternoon showers.
Racing this course well
The paved course uses state park roads and golf course cart paths, in two laps. The organiser lists about 250 m of climbing, with a long early climb and rolling hills around the golf course.
A course as hilly as Canaan Valley Half Marathon must be trained for specifically — long-run routes should mimic its climbs and descents.
Getting a place
- How you get in
- Open entry: first come, first served
- Price
- $92 including processing fees (2027 race)
Official Canaan Valley Half Marathon site →Checked November 2026
Race day
- Next race
- Saturday 24 April 2027
- Start time
- 08:30
- Time limit
- 4 hours
- Also on the day
- 10k, 5k
The course in numbers
There is a sustained climb early on, then rolling hills around the golf course. Lap one covers the front nine holes and lap two the back nine.
- Layout
- Two laps
- Surface
- Paved park roads and golf course cart paths
- Total climb
- 250 m (820 ft)
Worth knowing
- First run in 2018.
- The race can be run on either Saturday or Sunday of the weekend, both starting at 8:30.
- Half marathon runners must be off the golf course, at about mile 12, within 3.5 hours.
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Asked often
- When is the Canaan Valley Half Marathon?
- The next Canaan Valley Half Marathon is on Saturday 24 April 2027 in Davis, USA. It is held each April.
- Is the Canaan Valley Half Marathon course flat?
- The paved course uses state park roads and golf course cart paths, in two laps. The organiser lists about 250 m of climbing, with a long early climb and rolling hills around the golf course.
- How do I enter the Canaan Valley Half Marathon?
- Open entry: first come, first served. Price: $92 including processing fees (2027 race).
- How should I train for the Canaan Valley Half Marathon?
- Match your preparation to Canaan Valley Half Marathon's profile and the April weather, then protect consistency — with RunV Premium you can adapt your plan to fit your week, so one bad week never derails the block.
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