Upcoming Races in Charleston

Endurance Grid lists 9 races in Charleston, West Virginia, from October 2026 to September 2027.

9
Races
3
Sports

Racing in Charleston

The Charleston race calendar is busiest in January, October, and December. It covers a range of endurance sports — you'll find races in Running, Trail Running, and Ultramarathon — so there's usually a race near you. Distances span a wide range across those sports; you'll see 5K, Half Marathon, 4 Mile, 2 Mile / 3K, and 8K / 5 Mile, along with other popular distances.

Weather on race day varies by time of year, so it lives where it’s accurate — each race page shows that race’s typical high, low, and rain chance from NOAA climate normals for its venue and date.

Population

47,918

as of 2023

City Elevation

600 ft

Nearest Airport

CRW

Yeager Airport

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Races in Charleston, WV

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9 races in Charleston

October 2026 Charleston, West Virginia Races

2 upcoming races in Charleston, West Virginia in October.
Oct
18
Sun
RunningTrail Running
Kanawha State Forest Half Marathon/7K
7500 Kanawha State Forest Dr, Charleston, WV
Half Marathon
Avg 68° / 44°·600 ft city elevation
Oct
25
Sun
Trail RunningRunning
All of the Colors Trail Race or Hike
Spring Hill Cemetery Park and Arboretum, Charleston, WV
4 Mile
Avg 66° / 42°·600 ft city elevation

November 2026 Charleston, West Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Charleston, West Virginia in November.
Nov
26
Thu
Running
15th Annual Drumstick Dash
700 Kanawha Blvd. E, Charleston, WV
5K
Avg 53° / 33°·600 ft city elevation

December 2026 Charleston, West Virginia Races

2 upcoming races in Charleston, West Virginia in December.
Dec
5
Sat
Running
Children’s Therapy Clinic “Light the Way 5K"
177 Summers Street, Charleston, WV
5K
Avg 50° / 32°·600 ft city elevation
Dec–Feb
13–21
Sun–Sun
Running
The Charleston Winter Series
2300 MacCorkle Ave SE, Charleston, WV
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · 8K / 5 Mile · 10K
Avg 48° / 30°·600 ft city elevation

January 2027 Charleston, West Virginia Races

2 upcoming races in Charleston, West Virginia in January.
Jan
9
Sat
RunningTrail RunningUltra
Frozen Sasquatch Trail 50k/25k
7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston, WV
50K
Avg 44° / 26°·600 ft city elevation
Jan
24
Sun
Running
Dachshund Through The Snow 5K
7500 Kanawha State Forest Drive, Charleston, WV
5K
Avg 43° / 22°·600 ft city elevation

April 2027 Charleston, West Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Charleston, West Virginia in April.
Apr
10–11
Sat–Sun
Running
University of Charleston Marathon
240 Capitol St, Charleston, WV
5K · Half Marathon · Marathon
Avg 68° / 43°·600 ft city elevation

September 2027 Charleston, West Virginia Races

1 upcoming race in Charleston, West Virginia in September.
Sep
3–4
Fri–Sat
Running
Charleston Distance Run
1900 Kanawha Blvd, East, Charleston, WV
5K
Avg 83° / 61°·600 ft city elevation

Races near Charleston

Dec
12
Sat
Running
THE James Campbell Memorial 5K
7 miles awayDunbar City Hall, Dunbar, WV
5K
Avg 47° / 28°
Dec–Feb
12–20
Sat–Sat
Running
2026-2027 Kanawha Valley 5K Winter Series
7 miles awayDunbar City Hall, Dunbar, WV
Avg 47° / 28°
Nov
14
Sat
Running
Beth Melton Memorial 5K
12 miles awaySaint Albans High School, Saint Albans, WV
5K
Avg 61° / 36°·780 ft city elevation
Nov
28
Sat
Running
2026 Hot Diggity Dog 5K
12 miles awaySaint Albans High School, Saint Albans, WV
5K
Avg 51° / 30°·780 ft city elevation
Jan
1
Fri
Running
Race into the New Year 5K
12 miles awaySaint Albans High School, Saint Albans, WV
5K
Avg 42° / 25°·780 ft city elevation
Oct
17
Sat
Running
Itty Bitty Kitty 2 Miler
12 miles away51 6th Avenue, Saint Albans, WV
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 67° / 42°·780 ft city elevation
Feb
20
Sat
Running
KCHA Run for the Paws 5K
13 miles awayNitro High School, Nitro, WV
1 Mile · 5K
Avg 47° / 25°·711 ft city elevation
Oct
11
Sun
Running
Out of the Ashes Awareness Event & Remembrance Walk - WV
21 miles away1 Valley Park Drive Hurricane, WV
1 Mile
Avg 71° / 47°·822 ft city elevation
Oct
14
Wed
Running
Hoot Done It? A Meeks Mountain Evening Owl Investigation
21 miles awayMeeks Mountain Trails at Hurricane City Park, Hurricane, WV
Avg 70° / 45°·822 ft city elevation
Oct
28
Wed
Running
Wings & Wander: Fall Migration Bird Watching
21 miles away3543 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, WV
2 Mile / 3K
Avg 83° / 59°·822 ft city elevation
Oct
30
Fri
Running
Tricks, Treats, and Meeks Mountain Trails
21 miles away3511 WV-34, Hurricane, WV
1 Mile
Avg 64° / 39°·822 ft city elevation
Nov
7
Sat
Running
5Katie
21 miles awayMeeks Mountain Trails - Hurricane City Park, Hurricane, WV
2 Mile / 3K · 5K · 10K
Avg 61° / 36°·822 ft city elevation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many races are in Charleston, West Virginia?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 9 upcoming races in Charleston, West Virginia, spanning 3 sports.
What kinds of races are held in Charleston?
Charleston hosts running, trail running, and ultramarathon races.
Is there a race season in Charleston?
Races in Charleston run throughout the year rather than in a single fixed season. Of the upcoming races on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar, the most are in January and October.
What race distances can you find in Charleston?
Upcoming races in Charleston cover distances including 2 Mile / 3K, 5K, 4 Mile, 8K / 5 Mile, 10K, Half Marathon, Marathon, and 50K.