Beckley Half Marathon
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Beckley Half Marathon & 5K
The event takes place on September 26, 2026, in Beckley, West Virginia, with the course starting and finishing at the Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine. The Exhibition Coal Mine is a preserved historic coal camp with original buildings, period equipment, and guided tours through an actual mine, providing a historical backdrop for the races.
Distances offered:
- Half Marathon - 13.1 miles
- 5K Run/Walk - 5K
The half marathon follows the scenic rail trail, proceeds uptown, and returns to the rail trail to finish. The half marathon has a three hour and thirty minutes cut off time. The 5K uses an out and back layout. Kids 12 and under may race the 5K for free.
All participants receive a commemorative t-shirt and a finisher medal. Top finisher medals are awarded in the following age groups for Male and Female: 0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. A post-race meal will be provided featuring bean soup, cornbread, and West Virginia pepperoni rolls.
The organizer does not mail race bibs, shirts, finisher medals, or awards; a $10 donation is requested to cover shipping and handling if items are mailed after the event. Event insurance through RegShield and a RunSignup referral program are available. Racers are responsible for reading the racer email provided one week before the race for exact locations and timing details. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
