University of Charleston Marathon
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University of Charleston Marathon
The University of Charleston Marathon takes place in Charleston, West Virginia. This sporting event features a variety of distances held over two days, including a full marathon, a half marathon, and a shorter distance race. The event serves as a fundraiser for the University of Charleston Honors College students while promoting community health and wellness.
Participants can choose from the following event distances:
- Marathon (26.2 miles)
- Half Marathon
- 5K
The course is USATF-certified (USATF-WV25002MS) and is designed to be flat and fast. It is a Boston Marathon qualifying course. The route takes runners through the city of Charleston, passing the state capitol and traveling along historic streets. The path also crosses the Kanawha River and goes through the University of Charleston campus.
The 5K event is scheduled for Saturday, followed by the Marathon and Half Marathon on Sunday. The race organizers offer a preferred hotel option at the Four Points by Sheraton for participants traveling to the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
