Running Races in Charleston, South Carolina

Racing in Charleston: what the calendar looks like

There are 11 upcoming races on the Charleston calendar over the next 12 months, with race dates in 6 of the next 12 months. Among complete calendar months, November 2026 has the most listed races, with 4. By race count, Charleston ranks 6th among South Carolina cities.

Of those, 9 offer a 5K, 2 offer a 10K and 2 offer a 1 Mile. Where fees are published, the median entry in Charleston is $25, close to the South Carolina median of $28.

Close enough for a race-day drive: Mount Pleasant (10 races, 8 miles), Summerville (7 races, 20 miles).

Races by month

• Oct 20261 race
• Nov 20264 races
• Dec 20261 race
• Jan 20271 race
• 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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