Charleston Distance Run
About this race
America's only 15 mile race is a scenic but challenging course, starting at our majestic State Capitol, taking you through downtown, rolling through our beautiful hillside neighborhoods, and along Charleston's riverfront.
Pick your distance
Running
15 Mile Race
3-Person 15-Mile Relay
Event has legs of approximately 3 miles, 5 miles and 7 miles. The 5 mile leg is in the hills and the 3 and 7 mile legs are mostly flat. Each participant must register and pay an entry fee. The 1st registrant must set up the team.
5K Run/Walk
The run/walk course is flat.
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Charleston.
About Charleston
Charleston Distance Run takes place in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Charleston
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- 10K Run Events in Charleston The most popular local distance in West Virginia.
- Charleston Half Marathons Top-rated 21.1K courses in the Charleston area.
- Marathons in Charleston Scenic 42.2K routes and Charleston Boston qualifiers.
- Charleston Running Calendar 2026 See all upcoming race dates.
Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.
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