University of Charleston Marathon

The marathon and half marathon start together at 7:00 a.m. on Sunday, April 11, 2027.

The 5K starts one day earlier, at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 10, from the Riverbank at the university campus.

Time limit is 7 hours, and course closes at 2:00 p.m. Walkers are welcome,

but participants are expressly responsible for remaining on course after the official time limit.

Bib pickup takes place at the UC campus’s Riggleman Hall Rotunda.

Hours are Friday, April 9, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., and Saturday, April 10, from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. There is no race-day pickup or mailing option.

If you cannot attend in person, someone else may pick up your packet with a proxy pickup form and a copy of your photo ID;

a photo of the ID displayed on a mobile phone is also accepted.

Runners must provide their own gels.

No gels are distributed at course, and Gatorade is available at the marathon and half marathon aid station.

Portable toilets are available at every aid station.

There are two at points 1, 2, and 3, shared by the marathon and half marathon, and at points 8, 9, and 10;

points 4, 5, 6, and 7, used only by the marathon, have one each.

The organizers say temperatures at the start are typically in the mid-40s Fahrenheit, with afternoon highs in the mid-60s Fahrenheit.

That is approximately 7°C and 18°C, respectively.

Because roads are closed, parking is available at the municipal parking garage on Summers Street.

Strollers and pets are not allowed in course.

Entry fee starts at $120 for the marathon, $80 for half marathon, and $35 for the 5K, with prices increasing in stages.

There are no refunds, and distance changes, bib transfers, and one-year deferrals may be requested through April 5, 2027.