America’s only 15-mile race is a scenic but challenging course, starting at our majestic State Capitol, taking you throughout Charleston! Join us 9/1/2018.
15 mile, 3-person 15 mile relay, 5k races + 5k walk
Saturday, September 1st, 2018, 7:30 a.m.
Charleston, West Virginia, Kanawha Blvd. East, State Capitol
Because it’s historic – the Charleston Distance Run began as a 15-mile race in 1973, and it has followed essentially the same course over the years. There weren’t many marathons – and only a few half marathons – in 1973.
Because it’s unique – our 15-mile race is the only one in America!
Because our runners love it – first-timers say that our challenging course fills them “with a sense of accomplishment like no other race,” “touches their hearts,” “is a real memory-maker,” “love the Challenge of Capital Punishment Hill. . . .”