University of Charleston Marathon
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Event details
The University of Charleston Marathon takes place Saturday April 11 to Sunday April 12, 2026 in Charleston, West Virginia. The organizer address is 240 Capitol St, Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25301. The event program includes the following distances:
- Marathon - 26.2 miles
- Half Marathon
- 5K
Entry fees listed on the event page are $110 for the marathon, $90 for the half marathon, and $40 for the 5K. Entry fees increase after April 9, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT.
Course and purpose
The race begins on Capitol Street at the UC Downtown Innovation Hub and follows a route that passes the West Side neighborhood, crosses the Patrick Street Bridge, runs along the Kanawha riverbank by the University of Charleston campus, and moves through Kanawha City and the South Side Bridge. The course continues around the Capitol Complex and through the East End neighborhood, then finishes at Capitol Street with a postrace gathering at Slack Plaza that includes music and food.
The course is USATF certified (USATF-WV25002MS) and is described as suitable for Boston qualifying times and personal-record attempts. The event is presented to promote community, encourage health and wellness, and to support funding for the University of Charleston Honors College students. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.