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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 | ![]() Hilly![]() 48 Finishers |
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Elk River Rail Trail MarathonDuck, WV09/13/2026 | ![]() Rolling Hills![]() 42 Finishers |
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Greenbrier River Trail MarathonCass, WV10/04/2026 | ![]() Downhill![]() 166 Finishers |
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Freedoms Run MarathonShepherdstown, WV10/10/2026 | ![]() Hilly![]() 123 Finishers |
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Marshall University MarathonHuntington, WV11/01/2026 | ![]() Mostly Flat![]() 379 Finishers |
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