West Virginia · 15 Mile · 15-Mile 3-Person Relay · 5K
Charleston Distance Run
Charleston Distance Run is a 15 Mile, 15-Mile 3-Person Relay and 5K event held in Charleston, West Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, September 4, 2027. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- September 4, 2027
- Location
- Charleston, WV
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, September 4, 2027
- Location
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Distances
- 15 Mile, 15-Mile 3-Person Relay, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling; includes ~2-mile climb ('Capitol Hill Punishment')
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- charlestondistancerun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: not announced
- Start time
- 7:30 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface
About the Charleston Distance Run
A storied Labor Day weekend race and America's only dedicated 15-mile event, starting at the State Capitol, climbing through the South Hills, and finishing on the track at Laidley Field. A 5K and relay broaden its appeal.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- America's only 15-mile distance run; historic event dating to 1973; USATF-certified
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Charleston Distance Run: common questions
- When is the Charleston Distance Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, September 4, 2027.
- Where is the Charleston Distance Run held?
- In Charleston, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Charleston Distance Run offer?
- 15 Mile, 15-Mile 3-Person Relay and 5K.
- How many people run the Charleston Distance Run?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Charleston Distance Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Charleston Distance Run?
- Registration status as last checked October 7, 2026: not announced.
- What time does the Charleston Distance Run start?
- 7:30 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Charleston Distance Run?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface.
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