BlackHel Double
Saturday, September 13 – Sunday, September 14, 2025
Past event
Helvetia, West Virginia
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating weekend of running at the BlackHel Double on September 13th and 14th, 2025, in the picturesque town of Helvetia, Randolph! This exciting event features two distinct races: the Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon and the Helvetia 10K Mountain Run, taking place during the vibrant Helvetia Community Fair weekend. Participants who tackle both races will earn a special recognition for completing The BlackHel Double, a true test of endurance and spirit.
Join fellow runners in this scenic setting, where the half marathon and 10K offer unique challenges and breathtaking views. To participate in The Double, simply register for both races individually, ensuring you use the same name for accurate results collating. This year promises to be thrilling, as finishers will celebrate their achievements on Sunday with well-deserved accolades. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable weekend of camaraderie and competition!
Join fellow runners in this scenic setting, where the half marathon and 10K offer unique challenges and breathtaking views. To participate in The Double, simply register for both races individually, ensuring you use the same name for accurate results collating. This year promises to be thrilling, as finishers will celebrate their achievements on Sunday with well-deserved accolades. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable weekend of camaraderie and competition!
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Organiser's description
The BlackHel Double is formed by two separate events: the Blackwater Canyon Half Marathon https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Parsons/BlackwaterCanyonHalfMarathon and the Helvetia 10K Mountain Run https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Helvetia/Helvetia10kMountainRun. They happen the Saturday and Sunday of the second full weekend in September. This is also the Helvetia Community Fair weekend. If you run both runs, you will have run The BlackHel Double. Finishers get a special recognition at the finish of the run on Sunday in Helvetia.
There is no direct sign up for The Double! Rather, just sign up for both races independently. We will collate the results and standings for Doublers, so it is important that you sign up with the same name for both constituent runs.
Photos and results of previous finishers are available above.
Note that in 2024 the BCHM was not held due to land access troubles, but the sister-race of the Tygart Valley Half Marathon https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Belington/TygartValleyHalfMarathon took its place as the first half of The Double. Since the TVHM is a flat out-and-back on a totally different course, the times from that year are not candidates for BHD course records.
Current BHD Course Records:
* Men's:
* Ian Voysey (2023)
* 10K Time: 43:40
* Half Time: 103
* Combined Time: 243
* Women's:
* Heather Parks (2023)
* 10K Time: 53:05
* Half Time: 149
* Combined Time: 254
There is no direct sign up for The Double! Rather, just sign up for both races independently. We will collate the results and standings for Doublers, so it is important that you sign up with the same name for both constituent runs.
Photos and results of previous finishers are available above.
Note that in 2024 the BCHM was not held due to land access troubles, but the sister-race of the Tygart Valley Half Marathon https://runsignup.com/Race/WV/Belington/TygartValleyHalfMarathon took its place as the first half of The Double. Since the TVHM is a flat out-and-back on a totally different course, the times from that year are not candidates for BHD course records.
Current BHD Course Records:
* Men's:
* Ian Voysey (2023)
* 10K Time: 43:40
* Half Time: 103
* Combined Time: 243
* Women's:
* Heather Parks (2023)
* 10K Time: 53:05
* Half Time: 149
* Combined Time: 254
Location
4901 Pickens Road, Helvetia, 26224, WV, United States
BlackHel Double
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