Which South Carolina cities have the most 5K races?
Greenville (25), Anderson (9), Columbia (9), Myrtle Beach (9) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
South Carolina · 5K
5K Races in South Carolina
Every upcoming 5K in South Carolina, all 218 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
218 upcoming 5K races · 141 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The South Carolina races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
5K Races by City
Soonest 5K Races in South Carolina
218 total Wed, Jul 15, 2026Run Hard Midlands Lexington, SCFrom $90Details Wed, Jul 15, 2026Run Hard Upstate Greenville, SCFrom $90Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Run2Overcome 5k & 10k Greenville, SCFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Hartsville Fox Trot 5K Hartsville, SCFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k Greenville, SCFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Bobcat Scorcher 5K Bluffton, SCFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Run The Green Wave 5k Easley, SCFrom $10Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Dorman High School Alumni Race Roebuck, SCFreeDetails Fri, Aug 14, 2026The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight Anderson, SCFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 15, 2026Rotary Club of Florence Forget Me Not 5K Florence, SCFrom $30Details Fri, Aug 21, 2026Friday Night Lights 5k Travelers Rest, SCFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 22, 2026Children's Recovery Center 5k Run/Walk Murrells Inlet, SCFrom $30Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Jul 27, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in South Carolina
When are most 5K races held in South Carolina?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in South Carolina, with 53 of the 218, followed by November with 48. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
How much do South Carolina 5K races cost?
Entry fees for 5K races here run from free to about $90, depending on the event and how early you register.
How early should I register for a 5K in South Carolina?
141 of the 218 5K races in South Carolina already have a price increase scheduled, so entry gets more expensive the longer you leave it. Race pricing almost always steps up as the date approaches, and signing up early is usually the cheapest option.
Are South Carolina 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 140 5K races in South Carolina with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:27, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Are there trail 5K races in South Carolina?
Yes, 16 races around South Carolina get you off the pavement: 7 are trail races, and 9 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.