About the University of Charleston Marathon
The course runs through downtown Charleston, crossing the Kanawha River and passing the state capitol before looping through the university campus. The roads are flat throughout, which is why runners chasing personal records or Boston qualifying times tend to show up here. It is a certified course, so the times count.
Packet pickup has a firm cutoff before race morning, and there is no race-day pickup option. If you cannot collect your own packet, someone else can do it with the right authorization form and a copy of your photo ID.
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Distances & Start Times
26.2 Miles4/11/2027 07:00$135
13.1 Miles4/11/2027 07:00$95
3.1 Miles4/10/2027 09:00$40
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The marathon pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
Where to Stay
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