University of Charleston Marathon
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UC Marathon
The UC Marathon takes place in Charleston, West Virginia over race weekend on April 10 and 11, 2027. The event includes a full marathon, a half marathon, and a 5K, with the marathon and half marathon scheduled for Sunday and the 5K on Saturday.
The 2027 marathon follows a USATF certified 26.2-mile route described as fast and flat and positioned for Boston Marathon qualifying. The course passes through Downtown Charleston, the historic Elk City district, the West Virginia State Capitol, Kanawha City, and the University of Charleston riverfront campus. An interactive map and mile markers are available for course review.
Packet pickup is held on the University of Charleston campus on Friday evening and all day Saturday:
- Friday, April 9, 2027: 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
- Saturday, April 10, 2027: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Travel and logistics notes include a recommended GPS address for the start at 240 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301, and the nearest airport West Virginia International Yeager Airport (CRW), about 10 minutes from downtown. Free parking will be available throughout downtown within walking distance of the start and finish. The UC Marathon Preferred Hotel is Four Points by Sheraton Charleston.
The event is hosted by the University of Charleston in partnership with the City of Charleston and the Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau. Proceeds support Honors College scholars and student leaders. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
