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Charleston Marathon
Charleston Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Charleston, West Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, April 11, 2027. About 700 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 11, 2027
- Location
- Charleston, WV
- Field size
- ~700 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, April 11, 2027
- Location
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 700 runners
- Course
- Moderate hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- ucwv.edu
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
- Typical race-day weather
- about 53°F at the start, 65% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026)
About the Charleston Marathon
A revived flat-and-fast marathon through the City of Charleston around the State Capitol, across the Kanawha River, and through the University of Charleston campus, with a half and 5K. It drew roughly 700 athletes from 40 states in its 2026 return.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; revived in 2026 as Charleston's first marathon in nearly 30 years; flat, fast PR course
- Notes
- Largest WV marathon
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Charleston Marathon: common questions
- When is the Charleston Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, April 11, 2027.
- Where is the Charleston Marathon held?
- In Charleston, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Charleston Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Charleston Marathon?
- About 700 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 Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Charleston Marathon?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $120 (from runsignup.com, checked October 5, 2026).
- What time does the Charleston Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the Charleston Marathon?
- Loop course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
- What is race-day weather usually like at the Charleston Marathon?
- about 53°F at the start, 65% humidity, 8 mph wind (based on the 2026 race day, measured near the city center rather than the exact start line; Open-Meteo, checked October 5, 2026).
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