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About RaceIndexOur methodologyData coverageCyclingTriathlon
  • Marathon
  • 42.2 km
  • Charleston
  • Event dates –
  • Open entry

University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) Marathon

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

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Decision summary

University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) Marathon at a glance

Typical conditions
53/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
28 verified facts

Stored GPS route

Quick answers

What runners ask first

University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) route map

raceindex.org has a GPS course file for University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV), so runners can inspect the route line on the map. Elevation charts and ascent figures appear only when that file includes usable elevation data.

How hilly is the University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV)?

The University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) is described as flat.

Where does the University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) route go?

The University of Charleston Marathon (Charleston, WV) route starts at Capitol Street, downtown Charleston (240 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301). Underfoot, expect a road course. It passes Downtown Charleston, historic Elk City district, Kanawha City and University of Charleston riverfront campus. Course guides runners through some of Charleston's most iconic locations including Downtown Charleston, the historic Elk City district, Kanawha City and the University of Charleston's scenic riverfront campus.

Race character

Scenery

  • Riverside
  • City
  • Historic
  • Waterfront

Atmosphere

  • Festival
  • Community
  • Competitive

Terrain

  • Road
Elevation character
Flat
Technicality
Non Technical

Entry, logistics and records

Records and field

Field size
Inaugural 2026 race welcomed 785 runners from 40 states and three countries.

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Qualification status
USATF Certified Boston Qualifying course (USATF #WV25002MS); described as ideal for personal records or Boston qualifying times, with results usable to earn spots in races including Chicago, New York and London.

Access and course status

Start
Capitol Street, downtown Charleston (240 Capitol Street, Charleston, WV 25301).

Course facts

Course type
Point To Point
Landmarks
Downtown Charleston, historic Elk City district, Kanawha City, University of Charleston riverfront campus
Notable features
  • Proceeds from the race support the University of Charleston Honors College, helping fund future opportunities for scholars and leaders
  • Course guides runners through some of Charleston's most iconic locations including Downtown Charleston, the historic Elk City district, Kanawha City and the University of Charleston's scenic riverfront campus

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 18°CTypical temperature
  • 24 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 53Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, warmer than the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.

How we calculated this

Published facts and derived model outputs on this page are tied to stored sources or a published, version-locked methodology. We show the provenance so runners, coaches and organisers can check it. Data on this page is current as of .

Derived numbers use scoring-methodology-v1.0.

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