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University of Charleston Marathon presented by United Bank

Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

Location
Charleston, WV
240 Capitol St, Suite 100, 25301
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Chase a Boston Qualifier or a personal best on this flat, fast course through historic Charleston, supporting Honors College students.

  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

The University of Charleston Marathon, presented by United Bank, offers a fast and flat 26.2-mile course in Charleston, West Virginia. Designed for personal records and Boston qualifying times, the route guides you through historic city streets, across the Kanawha River, and past the University of Charleston campus. Beyond the race, this event serves as a vital funding source for the University of Charleston Honors College students, promoting community health and wellness.

What to expect

  • Run a USATF-certified, flat, and fast marathon course.
  • Experience historic city streets, the Kanawha River, and the University of Charleston campus.
  • Support the University of Charleston Honors College students.

Standout details

  • Boston qualifying course
  • USATF-Certified course
  • Supports Honors College students
  • Flat roads, fast times

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 3.1 Miles

    Sat, Apr 11, 9:00 AM EDT · From $34.50

    Opens Apr 5, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT · Closes Jul 1, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 13.1 Miles

    Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 AM EDT · From $88.90

    Opens Apr 5, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT · Closes Jul 1, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

  • 26.2 Miles

    Sun, Apr 12, 7:00 AM EDT · From $110.50

    Opens Apr 5, 2025, 7:00 AM EDT · Closes Jul 1, 2025, 7:59 PM EDT

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The course

  • Hilly
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From the organizer

Flat Roads, Fast Times, and Friendly Vibes – Run Charleston!

A fast and flat Boston qualifying course through the City of Charleston , West Virginia will take you 26.2 miles around our state capitol, on the historic streets of the city, across the Kanawha river, and through the University of Charleston campus! The University of Charleston Marathon intends to promote community, encourage health and wellness, and serve as a critical funding source for the University of Charleston Honors College students. We aim to provide a high-quality race experience for runners, volunteers, spectators and the surrounding community.

COURSE MAP

This USATF-Certified course is ideal for personal records or Boston qualifying times. (USATF-WV25002MS)

STAY AND PLAY

The UC Marathon Preferred Hotel is Four Points by Sheraton. Book by Monday, March 16, 2026 for the special UC Marathon rate.

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