Saturday, September 13, 2025 -- Parsons, WV / Thomas, WV / Mill Race Park
Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon
Past Results:
[2019]
[2021]
[2022 (and photos)]
[2023]
[2024 (Tygart Valley Half)]
2025 Registration and additional details: https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Parsons/BlackwaterCanyonHalfMarathon
Place
Point-to-point race from Thomas to Parsons, WV. Packet pickup and finish at Mill Race Park , shuttles provided to the start in Thomas.
Parsons, WV US 26287
Description
The Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon will take place on the Blackwater Canyon railroad grade and Allegheny Highlands Trail running from Thomas, WV to Mill Race Park in Parsons, WV. Please join us for this epic event in support of the Highlands Trail Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to trail development in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia.
The Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon is a point-to-point race. The trail is made of pavement, dirt, and crushed stone. The race course will descend about 1400'. The 9:00 am race start is located on the rail trail below First/Front Street in Thomas, WV. The race finish is in Parsons, WV. At 8:00 am, a bus will transport runners from Parsons to the race start in Thomas.
RACE ENTRY WILL CLOSE AT 200 RUNNERS!
Individual Entry Fees:
- Before August 13, 2025 - $60
- After August 13, 2023 - $75
Awards
Custom handmade mugs by MUD Ceramics, Thomas, WV, will be awarded to:
- Overall Top Male and Female finisher - Salomon has also donated Hydration packs for the overall winners!
- Top 3 Male finishers in each age group (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
- Top 3 Female finishers in each age group (0-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
SWAG: Gender specific shirts, HydraPak speed cup and locally made finishers woodallions. Please note: we cannot guarantee shirt size after August 13, but will try to have one that works for you.
Black-Hel Double
Looking for a challenge? In coordination with the West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners' Helvetia 10k Mountain Run, we have the Black-Hel Double! This is a two part racing event. First complete the Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon on Saturday. Then travel to Helvetia on Sunday and finish the 10k Mountain Run. Finishers of both races receive a special hat with the Black-Hel Double logo. Awards will be given out at the conclusion of the Helvetia 10k Mountain Run. No additional purchase necessary. More information about the Helvetia 10k Mountain Run is available at https://www.wvmtr.org/races/helvetia/
| Start Date: | 2025-09-13 Start Time: 9:00am |
| Event Name: | Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon |
| Location(s): |
Parsons, WV 26287 Thomas, WV 26292 Mill Race Park |
| Event Type(s): |
Run Off Road |
| Event Distance(s): | 13.1mi |
| Contact(s): |
Highlands Trail Foundation Email: highlandstrailwv@gmail.com |
| Affiliate(s): | |
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| Offsite URL: | runsignup.com/Race/WV/Parsons/BlackwaterCanyonHalfMarathon |
