University of Charleston Marathon
University of Charleston Marathon is a running race on April 10–11, 2027 in Charleston, WV, with entry fees from $35 to $120.
- Date
- April 10–11, 2027 (271 days to go)
- Location
- 240 Capitol St, Charleston, WV
- Price
- $35–$120
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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 students. We aim to provide a high-quality race experience for runners, volunteers, spectators and the surrounding community.
This USATF- Marathon Certified course is ideal for personal records or Boston qualifying times. (USATF-WV25002MS)
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
68°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
45%
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
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 University of Charleston Marathon, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
271
Days to train
- Race
- University of Charleston Marathon
- Date
- April 10–11, 2027
- Location
- 240 Capitol St, Charleston, WV
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Make it a Racecation
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University of Charleston Marathon
Apr 10, 2027