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Runners Enjoy ‘Moonlight on the Falls’ During Inaugural Marathon

September 28, 2021
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Spectators gathered to cheer runners on at the Moonlight on the Falls Marathon

DAVIS, W. VA. –The Canaan Valley Running Company recently hosted 600 runners at their first annual Moonlight on the Falls Marathon  at Blackwater Falls State Park .  This gave runners the ability to beat the summer heat by enjoying the cool, summer mountain nights and the star filled sky.

 

In addition to the marathon, the race also featured a quarter marathon, a half marathon, and a distance challenge, held on an approximate 6.5-mile looped course that began and ended at Pendleton Point. Runners were allowed to run solo, or as a two-person relay, four-person relay, or a six-person relay team.

 

“Sometimes all the stars align! Overall, I couldn’t be happier with the inaugural Moonlight on the Falls Marathon at Blackwater Falls State Park. We had runners from over 30 different states join us to run under the stars through the park. We are already working on next year’s race and can’t wait!” stated Robby McClung, owner and founder of the Canaan Valley Running Company.

 

McClung added, “We would also like to thank everyone on the Blackwater Falls State Park team for supporting the race and preparing the park to ensure our runners and visitors had a fantastic time. The race would not be possible without their support and hard work!”

Prior to the race, runners and visitors enjoyed live entertainment and local food trucks.

Race sponsors were Appalachian Timing Group, Highland Outdoors, Emerald Tree Boutique, Mountain Top Realty and the Tucker County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau.

 

Along with the 600 runners, there were another 600 spectators in attendance. These approximate 1,200 individuals helped support local businesses and tourism by enjoying everything Tucker County and West Virginia has to offer.

 

The top finishers of the race included:

 

Distance Challenge

  • Male – Steve Schall of Williamsport, PA – 52.4 miles
  • Female – Jennifer Theiller of Charlotte, NC – 45.85 miles

 

Marathon

  • Male – Adam Lowe of Martinsburg, WV – 3:05:52.15
  • Female – Margaret Powers of Pittsburgh, PA – 3:42:35.75

 

Half Marathon

  • Male – Misha McCormick of Newark, OH – 1:32:37.98
  • Female – Gretchen Pifer of Morgantown, WV – 1:41:25.77

 

Quarter Marathon

  • Male – Stephen Malcolm of Martinsburg, WV – 48:10.71
  • Female – Kayla Johnson of Princeton, WV – 52:28.66

 

Registration for the second annual Moonlight on Falls Marathon, which will be held on August 27-28, 2022, will begin on November 2.

 

For more information on the Canaan Valley Running Company and to register for upcoming races, visit canaanvalleyhalfmarathon.com.

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