Highlands Trail Foundation:Working to create, support, and advance the Allegheny Highlands Trail system in the Potomac Highlands Region of West Virginia.
The Highlands Trail Foundation (HTF) is dedicated to developing and maintaining recreational trails in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia. Our primary focus is on the Allegheny Highlands Trail (AHT), a scenic rail trail that stretches across Randolph and Tucker counties. Whether you’re an avid cyclist, a trail runner, or simply enjoy the beauty of West Virginia’s outdoors, our mission is to offer sustainable trails and meaningful outdoor experiences for all.
We host several exciting events throughout the year to showcase the Allegheny Highlands Trail and support our mission. From the popular Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon to the Tygart Valley Half Marathon and the annual Ramps and Rail Festival, there are plenty of ways to get involved, meet fellow trail enthusiasts, and enjoy the beauty of West Virginia.
Thank you for supporting the Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon with yummy bagels for our finish mi e feast!
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Blackwater Canyon, September 2025. Race day is Saturday September 13 🙂 #blackwatercanyonhalfmarathon #blackheldouble #trailhalfmarathon #runwv #monongahelanationalforest #tuckercountywv #RandolphCountyWV
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With barely over a week till race day, do you think we can FILL THIS RACE?!? Tell your friends, your moms, your neighbors and your run club buddies!! 🏃 🏃♂️ 🏃♀️ A maxed out race gets us the most fun on race day, the best competition, AND the biggest benefit for the Highlands Trail Foundation! #halfmarathon #wvhalfmarathon #trailrace #thomaswv #tuckercountywv #blackwatercanyon West Virginia Mountain Trail Runners Mon Forest Towns Tucker County, West Virginia
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Many thanks to Tip Top in Thomas for supporting the Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon with a free 12 oz coffee before the race to all registered runners (must show bib) and a free beer or 7 oz beverage of choice to finishers (must show medal).
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Works in progress, 2025 Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon award baskets! #wvbasketmaker #handmadeawards #highlandstrailfoundation #halfmarathonready
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Canyon joy. Get yours at Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon.
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Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon. We love this race. We love sharing the excitement of the runners and the pure joy they experience. There's also the pain, and the push, the strength and determination to challenge themselves that is so inspiring. We love the smiles at the finish, the pride of accomplishment, and the comradery among the racers. We especially love sharing the beauty of the Blackwater Canyon, and our wonderful volunteers who help make the race happen. All of this and more makes us happy to host this epic event. You can be happy knowing your registration supports our work to "create, support, and advance the Allegheny Highlands Trail system in the Potomac Highlands of West Virginia." Thank you. We look forward to welcoming everyone Sept. 13.
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Women have been in the majority at all five previous half marathon events. Here's to the women racers! We look forward to welcoming you to the sixth Blackwater Canyon Half MarathonSeptember 13.
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Thank you for sponsoring the Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon. We appreciate your support!
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By supporting the Highlands Trail Foundation, you contribute to the Allegheny Highlands Trail’s development, maintenance, and promotion. Your support also helps us organize trail events that benefit locals and visitors. Find out how to support us:
