University of Charleston Marathon
About this race
Flat Roads, Fast Times, and Friendly Vibes – Run Charleston!
COURSE MAP AND ROAD CLOSURES
5K - SATURDAY, APRIL 10th 9AM START (UC Campus, Riverbank)
MARATHON/HALF - SUNDAY, APRIL 11th 7AM START (Capitol St. Charleston, WV)
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)
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Join fellow runners on April 11, 2026 for the University of Charleston Marathon. It's a fantastic 5K, Marathon, Half-Marathon featuring a flat and fast course in Charleston.
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Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Charleston in 2026, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Charleston
University of Charleston Marathon takes place in Charleston, West Virginia, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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- Charleston 5K Races Best Charleston routes for beginners and speed work.
- 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.
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