University of Charleston Marathon

APR

12

2026

Choose a marathon, half or 5K in downtown Charleston and enjoy scenic streets, river views, and a campus finish. Join this community focused race supporting the University of Charleston Honors College.

Sun 12 Apr 2026

Charleston, West Virginia

Registration

26 miles 13 miles 5 kilometers

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Event overview

The University of Charleston Marathon presented by United Bank takes place on April 11-12, 2026 in Charleston, West Virginia. The event includes a marathon, a half marathon, and a 5K. Entry fees listed for the events are $110 for the marathon, $90 for the half marathon, and $40 for the 5K. Prices increase after April 9, 2026.

Distances and format

Marathon
Half Marathon
5K

Course and purpose

The course is USATF-certified (USATF-WV25002MS). The marathon route covers 26.2 miles around the state capitol, on historic city streets, across the Kanawha River, and through the University of Charleston campus. The event is intended to promote community, encourage health and wellness, and to raise funds for the University of Charleston Honors College students.

Location and contact

The race location is listed as 240 Capitol St, Suite 100, Charleston, WV 25301, United States. A course map is provided by the organizer. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

26 mi

Marathon

13 mi

Half Marathon

5 km