Charleston Distance Run
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Event overview
The Charleston Distance Run is a race event held in Charleston, West Virginia, on Saturday, September 5, 2026. Events offered include:
- 15 miles
- 3-person 15-mile relay (splits: 3, 5, 7 miles)
- 5K run/walk
Entry prices listed on the event page are $45 for the 15-mile race, $30 for the relay, and $25 for the 5K.
Course and logistics
The 15-mile course starts at the West Virginia State Capitol (1900 Kanawha Boulevard E.) and finishes at the University of Charleston Stadium at Laidley Field on a rubber track. The route goes through downtown Charleston, hillside neighborhoods, across the South Side Bridge, and along the riverfront. The relay exchanges occur in the middle of the South Side Bridge; participants must arrange their own transport to exchange points.
Aid stations with water and Gatorade are placed approximately every one to two miles on both the 15-mile and 5K courses; the 15-mile course has 12 stations plus start and finish stations. Portajohns are available at the start area and along the 15-mile course. All events are timed using a one-time-use timing strip on the back of each bib; both chip and gun times are provided. There is a four-hour time limit for the 15-mile race. Baby strollers are allowed only in the 5K; pets are not permitted. Free parking is available at the State Capitol and at Laidley Field. Showers are available at Laidley Field until 11:00 a.m. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
