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University of Charleston Marathon
University of Charleston Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Charleston, West Virginia. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, April 10, 2027. About 785 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- April 10, 2027
- Location
- Charleston, WV
- Field size
- ~785 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, April 10, 2027
- Location
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half Marathon, 5K
- Field size
- About 785 runners
- Course
- USATF-certified (WV25002MS), Boston-qualifying course described as flat/relatively flat; official organizer-linked Strava route shows the route but no numeric elevation-gain figures are published.
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Start time
- 7:00 AM EDT
- Course profile
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier
About the University of Charleston Marathon
Flat Roads, Fast Times, and Friendly Vibes – Run Charleston! A fast and flat Boston qualifying course through the City of Charleston, West Virginia will take you 26.2 miles around our state capitol, on the historic streets of the city, across the Kanawha river, and through the University of Charleston campus! The University of Charleston Marathon intends to promote community, encourage health and wellness, and serve as a critical funding source for the University of Charleston Honors College st…
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University of Charleston Marathon: common questions
- When is the University of Charleston Marathon?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, April 10, 2027.
- Where is the University of Charleston Marathon held?
- In Charleston, West Virginia.
- What distances does the University of Charleston Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half Marathon and 5K.
- How many people run the University of Charleston Marathon?
- About 785 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 University of Charleston Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- What time does the University of Charleston Marathon start?
- 7:00 AM EDT.
- What is the course like at the University of Charleston Marathon?
- Point-to-point course; Road surface; USATF certified; Boston qualifier.
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