Leah's Legacy
- Date
- September 13, 2026
- Distance
- IN PERSON 5K Run (TIMED) · IN PERSON 2 Mile Walk (NOT TIMED) · IN PERSON Fun Run for Kids & more
From the Organizer
The Strickland Family is pleased to announce the 4th Annual Leah’s Legacy 5K Run/2 Mile Walk/Kid’s Fun Run on Sunday, Sept 13, 2026, at 5:00 pm. Last year we had over 500 participants and look forward to a bigger/better Celebration in 2026!
The event will start at Charleston City Center (Slack Plaza), proceed towards the boulevard, and end back at Charleston City Center (Slack Plaza). Leah Strickland was active in multiple sports and very competitive with a “team first, ALL IN” attitude. She encouraged her teammates and put the best interests of her team and teammates before her own. On August 31, 2022, a few weeks into her freshman season she lost her life in a car accident while coming home from a soccer game. The Strickland Family chose to honor Leah’s memory, character, and love of athletics by establishing a Memorial Scholarship Fund. This fund provides scholarships for Senior Athletes who embody those same characteristics.
Race Award Categories:
- Top 3 Overall Male & Female
- Top Masters Male & Female (40+)
- Age Groups (Top Male & Female runners) 8 & under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80-89
- Top 3 Fastest Adult Teams (Minimum of 5 members-must be co-ed)
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
81°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charleston Yeager Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Charleston, WV
Population
47,918
as of 2023
Elevation
600 ft
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 133 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Leah's Legacy?
- Leah's Legacy is a running race held in Charleston, West Virginia on September 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Leah's Legacy?
- Sunday, September 13, 2026 in Charleston, West Virginia at 177 Summers Street, Charleston, WV. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Leah's Legacy?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Leah's Legacy
Sep 13, 2026