Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon

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 12, 2026 - $60  •   After August 12, 2026 - $75   Awards Custom handmade mugs by MUD Ceramics, Thomas, WV, will be awarded to: •   Overall Top Male and Female finisher - $100 gift c