West Virginia · 15 Mile · 15-Mile 3-Person Relay · 5K
Charleston Distance Run
Charleston Distance Run is a 15 Mile, 15-Mile 3-Person Relay and 5K event held in Charleston, West Virginia. It is usually held in September; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 1,500 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- September
- Location
- Charleston, WV
- Field size
- ~1,500 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- September (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Distances
- 15 Mile, 15-Mile 3-Person Relay, 5K
- Field size
- About 1,500 runners
- Course
- Rolling; includes ~2-mile climb ('Capitol Hill Punishment')
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- charlestondistancerun.com
About the Charleston Distance Run
A storied Labor Day weekend race and America's only dedicated 15-mile event, starting at the State Capitol, climbing through the South Hills, and finishing on the track at Laidley Field. A 5K and relay broaden its appeal.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- America's only 15-mile distance run; historic event dating to 1973; USATF-certified
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Charleston Distance Run: common questions
- When is the Charleston Distance Run?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in September. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Charleston Distance Run held?
- In Charleston, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Charleston Distance Run offer?
- 15 Mile, 15-Mile 3-Person Relay and 5K.
- How many people run the Charleston Distance Run?
- About 1,500 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Charleston Distance Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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