We're three days out from the 51st running of the Charleston Distance Run! Here's what you need to know for the 2024 race, whether you're a participant, volunteer, or community member.
We're looking forward to a great race weekend. Many thanks to all the volunteers and city workers who make it happen. It's truly a community effort, and we're grateful to everyone! See you out there!
Timing services this year will be provided by @APTiming, and we're excited to offer all particpants a live tracking experience with @RaceJoy by @RunSignupHQ. https://t.co/ydGtjE76N7
Our prize purse this year totals more than $7,500 -- from $500 for first place, men and women, in the 15-mile race down to $30 and $20 for first and second place in each age group. https://t.co/X0lwwhAQvY
Former Mountaineer Brady Campbell will start the race with musket fire at 7:30 a.m. Saturday. Arianna Deel will sing the national anthem, and Rev. Nancy White will offer a prayer.
All races start at 7:30 a.m. in front of the Capitol on Kanawha Boulevard on Saturday, Aug. 31. @charlestoncity street crews will start working at 5am, and traffic control will begin at 6 am. A complete list of street closures is availble here https://t.co/Crfsc773BW
We're three days out from the 51st running of the Charleston Distance Run! Here's what you need to know for the 2024 race, whether you're a participant, volunteer, or community member.
Time is running out!
Tomorrow, August 30, is your last day to register online. You may register Friday during packet pickup at Beni Kedem, but no race-day registration is available.
Register today at https://t.co/zBIIJcd68U
Saturday, August 19th is your last chance to register before fees increase! We are giving some great freebies to the first 800 registered to commemorate the 50th CDR anniversary, including this poster. Register today! https://t.co/zBIIJcd68U
Check out the retro-inspired graphic that will be on this yearโs souvenir t-shirt!
Souvenir t-shirts can be ordered when you register, but time is running out. Limited shirt availability at packet pickup.
Prices increase after August 19! Register today: https://t.co/zBIIJcd68U
Register in person and save!
Meet us at Robert's Running & Walking Shop in Charleston today from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to register in-person for the CDR. We'll have paper registration forms and can accept cash, check or credit card payments -- without the online registration fee.