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Canaan Valley race attracts runners from 15 different states

DAVIS -- The Canaan Valley Running Company recently hosted 600 runners from 15 different states in the Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10K and 5K.

The race, which was held at the Canaan Valley Resort in Davis and sponsored by Mountain Top Realty and Canaan Valley BBQ, gave runners the ability to enjoy the thrill of competition, while taking in the scenic beauty of Canaan Valley.

The top finishers of the race included:

Saturday, April 30

Half Marathon

--Male: Zach Bittinger, Frostburg, Md.,1:33:32.90

-- Female: Marian Pyles, Elkins, 1:39:46.52

10K

-- Male: Jonah Skiles, Hurricane, 49:33.04

-- Female: Abby Jackson, Coraopolis, Pa., 51:46.88

5K

-- Male: Derick Reynolds, Vincent, Ohio, 20:13.79

-- Female: Michelle Vanhorn, Harpers Ferry, 23:11.19

Sunday, May 1

5K

-- Male: Derick Reynolds, Vincent, Ohio, 19:41.15

-- Female: Ellie Hosaflook, Ripley, 20:12.38

Conquer the Valley

Challenge

-- Male: Derick Reynolds, Vincent, Ohio, 1:49:25.08

-- Female: Michelle Vanhorn, Harpers Ferry, 2:09:10.59