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, University of Charleston Marathon, and Hatfield-McCoy Marathon. 5 certified courses can be great Boston qualifier options. Races with the best Boston qualifying percentages include the Marshall University Marathon — 13.5% BQ and University of Charleston Marathon — 10.8% BQ.
| West Virginia Marathons |
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University of Charleston MarathonCharleston, WV04/12/2026 |  Mostly Flat 231 Finishers |
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Hatfield-McCoy MarathonWilliamson, WV06/13/2026 |  Hilly181 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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