South Carolina · 5K

2026-2027 5K Races in South Carolina

Every upcoming 5K in South Carolina, all 192 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

192 upcoming 5K races · 126 with finish-time stats

10K Races 22Half Marathons 27Marathons 4Ultramarathons 7
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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.

Largest field8,024 finishersTurkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5Kin the 5KLongest-running45th year45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Runannual tradition

South Carolina 5K Races by City

Greenville 27Myrtle Beach 10Charleston 9Anderson 9Aiken 7Columbia 7Conway 6Summerville 6Simpsonville 5Florence 4Beaufort 4Bluffton 4Easley 4Spartanburg 4Lexington 3Fort Mill 3Hartsville 3Hilton Head Island 3Rock Hill 3Seneca 3Pickens 3Mount Pleasant 3Travelers Rest 3North Myrtle Beach 3

5K Races in South Carolina by Month

October 2026 14November 2026 62December 2026 22January 2027 10February 2027 18March 2027 19April 2027 16May 2027 14September 2027 5

The Next 5K Runs in South Carolina

192 total
Wed, Jul 15, 2026Run Hard Midlands Lexington, SC5KRegistration closedFrom $90Details Wed, Jul 15, 2026Run Hard Upstate Greenville, SC5KRegistration closedFrom $90Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Enoree Haunted Wine Run 5k Newberry, SC5KFrom $55Details Sun, Oct 25, 2026Buzz, Sweat & Tears 5K Fort Mill, SC5KFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026James Island Connector Run Charleston, SC8K5KFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026RCH Foundation's Pink Ribbon 5K Orangeburg, SC5KFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026HalloWine 5k Marietta, SC5KFrom $45Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Mustache Dash 5k - Jeepers Creepers Jeep Show Anderson, SC5K1 MileFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026The Witch's Run 5K Hartsville, SC5KFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Coyote Classic 5K (CC5K) Howlween Edition Fort Mill, SC5KRegistration closedFrom $30Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026T-Bred 5K and 1 Mile Trot Aiken, SC5K1 MileRegistration closedFrom $40Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Superhero 5K Greenville, SC5KFrom $45Details

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 Oct 25, 2026.

Common Questions About Running a 5K in South Carolina

Which South Carolina cities have the most 5K races?

Greenville (27), Myrtle Beach (10), Charleston (9), Anderson (9) lead the state for 5K races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.

When are most 5K races held in South Carolina?

November is the busiest month for 5K races in South Carolina, with 62 of the 192, followed by December with 22. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are South Carolina 5K races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 125 5K races in South Carolina with published results, the typical median finish is around 35:24, 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, 8 races around South Carolina get you off the pavement: 3 are trail races, and 5 mix road and trail.