Canaan Valley Running Company

08/28/2026

Don’t forget to pickup your packet tonight have a beer and head to the Conference center here at Blackwater Falls State Park for live birds of prey demonstration!!!

08/28/2026

Whether you’re spectating or you live near by come support the runners and Eric at Rally the Runners Rave! Will be on course near the handicap pullout for the Falls! Going strong through the night bringing all the vibes to keep you on track for that Podium or your PR!!

08/26/2026

Hey Race Fam,

Race Info Emails will be going out this evening after our staff meeting.

Race day is just around the corner!! With that in mind, be sure to check out our local artist who will be performing for us at Pendleton Point! He's got an awesome sound blending multiple genres together! Don't forget Music starts at 7pm at the point, so bring friends and family to enjoy the beautiful scenery and great live sounds!

08/22/2026

Hey race fam, Moonlight on the Falls is just around the corner! Don’t forget to signup for a weekend of fun if you haven’t already! We’re Whippin up something cool for next race year over here! Stay tuned for video announcement and update but some of us are going to be running in a new place!! Thanks Enjoy Your Life Brand for the killer apron and as always, my favorite hat of all time!

08/11/2026

We’ll have a certified sports chiropractic physician on site this year at the start line for those of you looking to get aligned and set that new PR! Pendleton point is such a wonderful spot to see the stunning Blackwater Canyon, don’t forget to come early and stay late so you can check out everything the park has to offer!

08/10/2026

They say behind every great man are some really freaking cool parents! Well here at Back Hollow Running Company we're a small little family run business trying to bring you the best race weekend experience we can! This experience wouldn't be possible without the two best parents a man could ask for! They're up before the crack of dawn on Race Day, they're here all week setting up, they make sure everyone is getting their swag at packet pickup, and they make sure I actually eat food and take breaks while the events are happening! Today's post is about the people behind the scenes, without whom, these races wouldn't be nearly as possible to pull off! If you see them say Hi! They love to chat and be sure to give them a big thanks for all they do to help make your weekend special!

08/06/2026

Moonlight on the Falls is just around the corner and we’re so excited to share space with Big Timber Brewing Company Big Timber Logging Camp in Davis for packet pickup on Friday August 28th! We’ll have a food truck here out front and plenty of good beer great views and great conversation!!! Stay tuned for more race updates and don’t forget to signup if you haven’t already, you don’t want to miss this!

08/04/2026

One night. One race. A completely different way to experience Blackwater Falls State Park. 🌙

The Moonlight On The Falls Marathon is back on Saturday, August 29, 2026, with a 10:00 PM start.
Signup here: https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Davis/MoonlightontheFallsMarathon

Most marathons begin at sunrise. This one starts after sunset!

Spend the day enjoying everything the area has to offer before heading to the starting line. Explore Blackwater Falls, hike the trails, or join us for live music at 7pm!

****Fun thing to do alert***

🦅 Looking for something to do the night before race day? Stop by the Wings of Wonder live Birds of Prey presentation featuring native West Virginia raptors presented by the Three Rivers Avian Center. It's a great way to kick off the weekend and a fun activity for runners, families, and spectators alike!!

https://wvstateparks.com/event/wings-of-wonder-live-birds-of-prey-blackwater-falls-state-park-2/

06/30/2026

📸 Race Day Photos Are Live!

The wait is over! Race day photos from the Canaan Valley Trail Run are now available!

We've launched our brand new photo page on the Back Hollow Running Company website, where you'll find all of the on-course photos, candid moments, and marketing shots from race day.

🏁 Looking for your finish line photo? Those are available on the Runsignup page

We hope these photos help you relive an awesome day on the trails! Be sure to tag yourself, tag your friends, and share your favorite moments.

Thank you to everyone who came out and made this year's race such a great event. We can't wait to see you back in Canaan Valley again soon!

📷 On-course & race day photos: https://www.canaanvalleyrunning.com/race-day-photos
🏁 Finish line photos: https://runsignup.com/Race/Photos/Location/FinishLineAPTiming/WV/Davis/CanaanValleyTrailRun

The Canaan Valley Trail Run is on Saturday June 27, 2026. It includes the following events: Canaan Valley Trail Run 5.9 Mile and Canaan Valley Trail Run 11.8 Mile.

06/29/2026

***UPDATE we had a timing/lap issue that was brought to our attention. The Top female finishers for the 11.8 distance have been updated!!

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Canaan Valley Trail Run Winners! 🏔️🎉

What an incredible day on the trails! Despite the wet conditions, everyone showed up ready to take on the challenge. Congratulations to our top finishers!

🥇 5.9 Mile – Female

🥇 1st: Laura Swartz
🥈 2nd: Amy Rossler-Johnson
🥉 3rd: Kathryn Wetzl

🥇 5.9 Mile – Male

🥇 1st: Cameron Gnagey
🥈 2nd: Stephen Malcolm
🥉 3rd: Charles Krupica

🥇 11.8 Mile – Female

🥇 1st: Madi Michels
🥈 2nd: Sarah Badley
🥉 3rd: Rebekah Keifer

🥇 11.8 Mile – Male

🥇 1st: P.J Louzy
🥈 2nd: Sean Kimble
🥉 3rd: Joey Kimble

Congratulations to all of our winners, and a huge thank you to every runner who came out to race. We hope you had an amazing time exploring the beautiful trails of Canaan Valley State Park!! Whether you made the podium or crossed the finish line for the first time, you should be proud of what you accomplished!

We can't wait to see everyone back on the trails next year! 🌲🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️