University of Charleston Marathon
University of Charleston Marathon race day weather
Comfortable temps, strategic wind shifts
Runners will face temperatures rising from 51°F at the start to 62°F by the finish, with a light breeze from the SW at 10 mph. Humidity will be moderate at 52%, allowing for a comfortable run, but with wind shifts, pacing adjustments will be crucial. Early miles will encounter crosswinds, shifting to headwinds around Mile 4, making it advisable to conserve energy and adjust pace accordingly.
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University of Charleston Marathon route and elevation
The University of Charleston Marathon course has about 315 ft (96 m) of climbing and 303 ft (92 m) of descent, a net rise of about 12 ft (4 m). It is flatter than 73% of the marathon courses racecast.io has mapped, measured by what the hills cost in time. The hardest mile is mile 3, with 58 ft (18 m) of climbing.
What the hills cost
- 3:30 on a flat course is about 3:30:25 here (25 seconds slower).
- 4:00 on a flat course is about 4:00:30 here (30 seconds slower).
- 4:30 on a flat course is about 4:30:30 here (30 seconds slower).
Hills only, priced mile by mile on the course map. The pace calculator above adds the race-day weather.
Even-effort splits for a 3:30, 4:00 or 4:30 finish
| Mile | Climb | Descent | 3:30 | 4:00 | 4:30 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 18 ft | 16 ft | 8:01 | 9:09 | 10:18 |
| 2 | 43 ft | 42 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 3 | 58 ft | 45 ft | 8:06 | 9:15 | 10:25 |
| 4 | 11 ft | 30 ft | 7:54 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 5 | 28 ft | 20 ft | 8:04 | 9:12 | 10:22 |
| 6 | 34 ft | 63 ft | 7:52 | 9:01 | 10:08 |
| 7 | 37 ft | 15 ft | 8:11 | 9:21 | 10:31 |
| 8 | 14 ft | 7 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 9 | 7 ft | 13 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:14 |
| 10 | 16 ft | 17 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:17 |
| 11 | 27 ft | 23 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 12 | 11 ft | 10 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 13 | 19 ft | 15 ft | 8:02 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 14 | 19 ft | 16 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 15 | 9 ft | 28 ft | 7:55 | 9:03 | 10:10 |
| 16 | 23 ft | 13 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:23 |
| 17 | 21 ft | 15 ft | 8:03 | 9:12 | 10:21 |
| 18 | 14 ft | 25 ft | 7:57 | 9:05 | 10:13 |
| 19 | 14 ft | 12 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 20 | 18 ft | 8 ft | 8:04 | 9:13 | 10:22 |
| 21 | 44 ft | 46 ft | 8:00 | 9:08 | 10:16 |
| 22 | 8 ft | 14 ft | 7:58 | 9:06 | 10:15 |
| 23 | 17 ft | 14 ft | 8:01 | 9:10 | 10:19 |
| 24 | 15 ft | 14 ft | 8:00 | 9:09 | 10:17 |
| 25 | 17 ft | 19 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:16 |
| 26 | 9 ft | 12 ft | 7:59 | 9:07 | 10:15 |
| Last 0.2 | 1 ft | 3 ft | 1:46 | 2:02 | 2:17 |
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About the University of Charleston Marathon
The University of Charleston Marathon is a marathon, half marathon and 5K held each April in Charleston, West Virginia. The USATF-certified marathon course (WV25002MS) is a Boston Marathon qualifier, starting on Capitol Street near the University of Charleston's downtown campus and finishing at Slack Plaza. The route crosses the Kanawha River twice, passing the West Virginia State Capitol and looping through the university's riverfront campus and the Kanawha City neighborhood. The inaugural 2026 race drew 785 runners across its marathon, half marathon and 5K events, with finishers from 40 states and three countries.