Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
Our annual poll is now live!
Which races deserve the top spot in each state for 2026?
West Virginia has 7 active marathons this year. Races are most common in October, June, and November. Course terrain for these courses is most often hilly or mostly flat. Typical race day temperatures range from 49°F to 67°F.
Popular races include the Marshall University Marathon, Hatfield-McCoy Marathon, and Greenbrier River Trail Marathon. There is 1 new marathon in West Virginia this year — University of Charleston Marathon. 4 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Marshall University Marathon — 13.5% BQ and Freedoms Run Marathon — 8.1% BQ.
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University of Charleston MarathonCharleston, WV04/12/2026 |  Mostly Flat
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Hatfield-McCoy MarathonWilliamson, WV06/13/2026 |  Hilly 181 Finishers |
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Moonlight on the Falls MarathonDavis, WV08/30/2026 | Hilly48 Finishers |
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Elk River Rail Trail MarathonDuck, WV09/13/2026 |  Rolling Hills42 Finishers |
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Greenbrier River Trail MarathonCass, WV10/04/2026 |  Downhill166 Finishers |
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Freedoms Run MarathonShepherdstown, WV10/10/2026 | Hilly123 Finishers |
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Marshall University MarathonHuntington, WV11/01/2026 | Mostly Flat379 Finishers |
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