The Charleston Winter Series
The Charleston Winter Series is a running race on December 13, 2026 – February 21, 2027 in Charleston, WV, with entry fees from $30 to $90.
- Date
- December 13, 2026 – February 21, 2027 (143 days to go)
- Price
- $30–$90
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Charleston Winter Series is the fundraiser for Charleston Parks and Recreation to fund youth programs. Thank you for your support!
Three Races to Earn your Hoodie! All on Sundays, All from UC Pharmacy School Parking Lot, all at 2PM.
5K - December 13, 2026
8K - January 17, 2027
10K - February 21, 2027
$90.00 for entire Series (to earn Hoodie!) Students $30.00 for entire Series (also earns Hoodie!)
Individual races $40.00 (no Hoodie)
Medals for Age group winners 10 yr age groups
AGE GROUPS
10 and under
11-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Live Registration at each race is available 1 hour before race time.
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
48°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charleston Yeager Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Charleston, WV
Population
47,918
as of 2023
City 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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Charleston Winter Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
143
Days to train
- Race
- The Charleston Winter Series
- Date
- December 13, 2026 – February 21, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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Running
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The Charleston Winter Series
Dec 13, 2026