Running Races in Charleston, South Carolina

Racing in Charleston: what the calendar looks like

There are 10 upcoming races on the Charleston calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 5 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, January 2027 has the most listed races, with 2. By race count, Charleston ranks 5th among South Carolina cities.

Of those, 8 offer a 5K, 2 offer a 1 Mile and 1 offers a 10K. Where fees are published, the median entry in Charleston is $20, below the South Carolina median of $25.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Mount Pleasant (7 races, 8 miles), Summerville (6 races, 20 miles).

Races by month

• Nov 20263 races
• Dec 20261 race
• Jan 20272 races
• Feb 20272 races
• Apr 20272 races

Planning a race

• Getting inlotteries, qualifiers, and how entry works for the races that sell out
• Lottery watchwhich race lotteries and registration windows are open right now
• Choosing a first marathona practical guide to picking a debut race

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