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Charleston Marathon
Charleston Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K event held in Charleston, West Virginia. It is usually held in April; the exact date hasn't been confirmed in the listing yet. About 700 runners take part across all distances.
- Usually held
- April
- Location
- Charleston, WV
- Field size
- ~700 runners
Race details
- Usually held in
- April (date not confirmed)
- Location
- Charleston, West Virginia
- Distances
- Marathon, Half, 5K
- Field size
- About 700 runners
- Course
- Moderate hills
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- charlestonmarathonwv.com
About the Charleston Marathon
A revived flat-and-fast marathon through the City of Charleston around the State Capitol, across the Kanawha River, and through the University of Charleston campus, with a half and 5K. It drew roughly 700 athletes from 40 states in its 2026 return.
Rankings and notes
- Rankings and awards
- USATF-certified; Boston qualifier; revived in 2026 as Charleston's first marathon in nearly 30 years; flat, fast PR course
- Notes
- Largest WV marathon
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Charleston Marathon: common questions
- When is the Charleston Marathon?
- The next date hasn't been announced in the listing yet. The race is usually held in April. Check the organiser's website for the official date.
- Where is the Charleston Marathon held?
- In Charleston, West Virginia.
- What distances does the Charleston Marathon offer?
- Marathon, Half and 5K.
- How many people run the Charleston Marathon?
- About 700 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 Marathon?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
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