How hilly is the Beckley Half Marathon & 5K?
The Beckley Half Marathon & 5K is described as hilly.
Beckley Half Marathon & 5K Half Marathon
This race edition
- Race date
- Date not confirmed for this distance
- Race timezone
- Timezone not confirmed
- Edition status
- Status not confirmed
Entry options
2026 edition
Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.
Decision summary
Beckley Half Marathon & 5K Half Marathon at a glance
- Cut-off average pace
- 9:57/km
- Typical conditions
- 68/100
- Evidence depth
- 28 verified facts
3:30:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.
Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast
Source facts available
Route details
Known course facts at a glance
Beckley Half Marathon & 5K Half Marathon has known course details for its half marathon race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.
- Official distance
- 21.1 km
- Terrain
- Trail, Mixed
- Scenery
- City, Historic, Countryside
Quick answers
What runners ask first
Where does the Beckley Half Marathon & 5K route go?
The Beckley Half Marathon & 5K route starts at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, 513 Ewart Ave, Beckley, WV 25801 and finishes at Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, 513 Ewart Ave, Beckley, WV 25801. Underfoot, expect a trail course. It passes Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, Beckley rail trail and Uptown Beckley. Chip timing, water stations, finish-line photos, and age-group awards (0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) for male and female.
What should runners know on race day for the Beckley Half Marathon & 5K?
Chip timing, water stations, finish-line photos, and age-group awards (0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) for male and female.
Race character
Scenery
- City
- Historic
- Countryside
Atmosphere
- Community
- Charity
Terrain
- Trail
- Mixed
- Elevation character
- Hilly
- Technicality
- Non Technical
Entry, logistics and records
Entry requirements
- Entry status
- Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
- Cut-off
- 3 hours 30 minutes
- Qualification status
- None
Race day logistics
- Medal
- Finisher medal awarded to all participants.
- Finisher tee
- Commemorative short-sleeve unisex t-shirt for participants.
Access and course status
- Start
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, 513 Ewart Ave, Beckley, WV 25801
- Finish
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, 513 Ewart Ave, Beckley, WV 25801
Course facts
- Course type
- Out And Back
- Landmarks
- Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine, Beckley rail trail, Uptown Beckley
- Notable features
- The Beckley Half Marathon returns in 2026 after an 11-year absence
- Post-race meal of bean soup, cornbread, and classic West Virginia pepperoni rolls for all participants
- Chip timing, water stations, finish-line photos, and age-group awards (0-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+) for male and female
- Half-marathoners cruise along the scenic rail trail before heading uptown and then returning to the rail trail to finish
What are typical race-day conditions?
- 17°CTypical temperature
- 15 kphTypical wind
- 3 mmTypical rainfall
- 68Favourability /100