West Virginia · Half Marathon

2026-2027 Half Marathons in West Virginia

Every upcoming Half Marathon in West Virginia, all 9 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

9 upcoming half marathons · 4 with finish-time stats

5K Races 5010K Races 7Marathons 4
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By the numbers

The Biggest and Longest-Running

The West Virginia races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.

Largest field369 finishersOgden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekendin the Half MarathonLongest-running22nd year22nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathonannual tradition

West Virginia Half Marathons by City

Davis 2Huntington 1Hanover 1Williamson 1Fairmont 1Charleston 1Wheeling 1Marlinton 1

The Next Half Marathons in West Virginia

9 total
Sun, Nov 1, 2026Marshall University Marathon Huntington, WVMarathonHalf Marathon3.25 MilesFrom $120Details Sat, Nov 7, 2026Guyandotte River Run Hanover, WVHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $40Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Gobble Wobble Half Marathon and 5k Williamson, WVHalf Marathon5K1 MileFrom $80Details Sat, Jan 9, 202722nd Annual Run to Read Half Marathon Fairmont, WVHalf MarathonFrom $40Details Sun, Apr 11, 2027University of Charleston Marathon Charleston, WVMarathonHalf Marathon5KFrom $95Details Sat, Apr 24, 2027Canaan Valley Half Marathon, 10k, and 5k Davis, WV16.2 MilesHalf Marathon10K5KFrom $90Details Sat, May 29, 2027Ogden Newspapers WVU Medicine Wellness Weekend Wheeling, WVHalf Marathon5K1 Mile100 YardsFrom $50Details Sat, Aug 21, 2027Moonlight on the Falls - Marathon, Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and Distance Challenge Davis, WVMarathonHalf Marathon6.55 MilesFrom $91Details Sun, Oct 3, 20272027 Greenbrier River Trail Marathon & Half Marathon Marlinton, WVMarathonHalf MarathonFrom $45Details

How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a Half Marathon in West Virginia

Which West Virginia cities have the most half marathons?

Davis (2), Huntington (1), Hanover (1), Williamson (1) lead the state for Half Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most half marathons held in West Virginia?

November is the busiest month for Half Marathon races in West Virginia, with 3 of the 9, followed by April with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are West Virginia Half Marathon races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 Half Marathon races in West Virginia with published results, the typical median finish is around 2:27:08, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.