Gare di 5K vicino a Summerville

The Ari Foss Foundation Memorial Walk & 5K takes place each October in Park Circle, Charleston. It is a run-or-walk event focused on pregnancy and infant loss. Participants can select the 5K or the memorial walk. The day is dedicated to honoring babies lost too soon and supporting families who hold those memories. The event includes local vendors, food trucks, live music, and children’s activities, creating a community atmosphere. A remembrance ceremony offers families a shared time to openly name their grief and love. Proceeds and awareness generated benefit the Ari Foss Foundation’s efforts in healing, remembrance, and hope.

The Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child is held on the first Saturday in October on the South Carolina coast. The race uses the IOP Connector between Isle of Palms and Mount Pleasant. It includes a 10K, 5K, and Family Fun Run, attracting serious runners, casual walkers, teams, families, and participants of various ages and experience levels. The event supports Lowcountry children, directing all funds to local organizations focused on child abuse prevention and aiding recovery for abuse survivors. The 5K and 10K begin on Isle of Palms, cross the connector to Mount Pleasant, and return to the island. The course offers views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, creeks, marsh, and waterfowl. Following the race, a family festival takes place, featuring live music, a kids' area, vendor exhibits, cash prizes, awards, and free beer for adults 21 and older. For over thirty years, the event has contributed more than $1.386 million to local nonprofits, such as Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, Windwood Farm & Family Services, and HALOS.

C'è questo Veterans Day 5K Fun Run/Walk a Hampton Park, Charleston, South Carolina. Sono 3.1 miles e la partenza è alle 9 AM. Lo scopo è onorare i veterani. C'è sia l'opzione virtuale che la gara in presenza, e per i veterani o il personale in servizio attivo c'è uno sconto sull'iscrizione. Le attività del giorno della gara saranno tutte concentrate sul lato nord del parco, vicino al Rose Pavilion e ai bagni pubblici. Lì ci sarà tutto: informazioni, attività pre-gara, la partenza e l'arrivo. Il percorso sono 3.1 giri del circuito di Hampton Park, su Mary Murray Drive. La strada è divisa in tre corsie: quella interna per i runner che vogliono spingere, quella centrale per i ciclisti, e quella esterna per chi corre o cammina più tranquillo. Il traffico veicolare sarà escluso. Durante il ritiro pettorali e il giorno della gara, raccolgono anche donazioni di cibo. Tra le cose che suggeriscono ci sono carne in scatola, burro d'arachidi e marmellata, frutta in scatola, verdura in scatola e pasti pronti.

The Old Village Harbor 5K is a November road race held in the Old Village of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The race begins and ends at historic Alhambra Hall. It's a USATF-certified 5K with marked miles, attracting over 200 runners and walkers, maintaining a local feel. Dogs and strollers are permitted, distinguishing it as a family-friendly event in the Charleston area, accommodating casual walkers and runners on the same course. The course winds through Old Village streets near the harbor, featuring views of colonial-style homes and waterfront scenery before looping back to Alhambra Hall. The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department has managed this race for over twenty years, welcoming both residents and visitors. Post-race activities include music, refreshments, and a raffle.

The Bohicket 5K and Half on Seabrook Island is a Lowcountry race in South Carolina, featuring a half marathon, 5K run, 5K walk, and a virtual half marathon option. It takes place regardless of weather and is organized with the Kiawah-Seabrook Exchange Club, Charleston Animal Society, and Charleston Running Club. Proceeds from the race support these organizations. The course offers runners views of sea island marshes, sections near the Atlantic Ocean, and roads lined with historic trees. Wildlife is present; runners might see island deer, various birds, and other native animals. Horses from the equestrian center have been observed running alongside the course from their enclosure. The event started as a 5K and 10K for the Lowcountry running community before expanding to its present 5K and half marathon format. Awards are extensive, covering overall, masters, grandmasters, great grandmasters, age-group, and age-graded categories, accommodating competitive runners, walkers, and local participants.

The Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K is a Thanksgiving morning run and walk in Charleston. The 5K starts at 9:00 AM, with a Kids Fun Run at 10:30 AM. A Virtual 5K option is available for those unable to attend in person. The race supports local charities and has been a family tradition for nearly fifty years. It is the third-largest Thanksgiving 5K in the United States, attracting runners, walkers, children, volunteers, and spectators from the Charleston area. Packet pickup occurs the day before at the Marion Square Expo; no race-day registration or packet pickup is available.

The Kiawah Island Marathon takes place in December on Kiawah Island, South Carolina. Both the full marathon and half marathon begin and end in West Beach Village. The race is held within the Kiawah Island Golf Resort, utilizing USATF-certified courses. This ensures runners seeking a precise 26.2 or 13.1 miles have an official course, distinct from a typical resort run. The course winds through the island community, featuring maritime forest, marshland, and large residences before concluding at the West Beach finish area. The half marathon is open to participants aged 14 and older, while the full marathon requires participants to be 18 or older. Age-group awards are presented for both men and women. Entry numbers are limited, and off-island runners are provided a shuttle from parking. The finish area offers medals, long-sleeve shirts, food, beer, and entertainment.

The Reindeer Run/Walk is an annual 5K run and walk in downtown Charleston, South Carolina, with a holiday theme. It accommodates both runners and walkers, families, and pets, featuring participants of all kinds, from serious racers to families with children and dogs. After more than thirty years, the event now attracts over 3,500 participants, a significant increase from its initial few hundred. The race supports MUSC Shawn Jenkins Children’s Hospital in downtown Charleston, funding its expanded neonatal intensive care unit, a dedicated floor for pediatric cancer patients, and South Carolina’s most complete pediatric heart center. The costume contest, a key element of the event's character, includes separate categories for adults, children, groups, and dogs, offering prizes and gift cards from local Charleston businesses.

The Cocoa Cup 5K is a holiday-season 5K in Summerville, South Carolina, with a Kids Run for younger participants. This is the race's 13th edition. 5K runners receive a commemorative hoodie, a cocoa cup, and other race items, with hot cocoa available at the finish line. The course is designed to be festive, not solely competitive, making it suitable for those aiming for a personal best and families participating in a seasonal community run. Strollers are permitted, but pets are not allowed on the course. The Kids Run requires registration. The event proceeds regardless of weather and features a Holiday Costume Contest. Hoover Automotive Group of Summerville is the presenting sponsor.

Cupid's Chase 5K Charleston is a February 5K held at James Island County Park on Riverland Drive in Charleston. The race begins in the morning following check-in, follows a certified 5K course, and includes professional timing with results available post-race. This event is part of a national Community Options series that generates funds for housing and employment programs supporting individuals with disabilities. The Charleston race welcomes participants beyond competitive runners: walkers, wheelchair users, families with strollers, sponsors, and leashed pets are permitted. All finishers receive a Cupid's Chase medal and a drawstring bag. The top three male and female finishers are awarded trophies, and age-group awards are presented across 14 divisions, from children to runners aged 70 and older. The series as a whole attracts over 17,000 participants nationwide and proceeds regardless of weather conditions.