Which South Carolina cities have the most marathons?
Kiawah Island (1), Daufuskie Island (1), Greer (1), Anderson (1) lead the state for Marathon races. Those give you the most dates to choose from if your schedule is tight.
South Carolina · Marathon
2026-2027 Marathons in South Carolina
Every upcoming Marathon in South Carolina, all 4 of them, sorted by date. Dates, entry fees, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.
4 upcoming marathons · 4 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.
South Carolina Marathons by City
The Next Marathons in South Carolina
4 total Sat, Dec 12, 2026Kiawah Island Marathon Kiawah Island, SCFrom $275Details Sat, Jan 16, 2027Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half Daufuskie Island, SCFrom $180Details Sun, Apr 25, 20272Slow4Boston Marathon, Half & 50K Greer, SCFrom $80Details Sat, Oct 16, 2027Sadlers Creek Stumble (36 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) Anderson, SCRegistration opens Mar 8, 2027From $35Details
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 Marathon in South Carolina
Are South Carolina Marathon races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 4 Marathon races in South Carolina with published results, the typical median finish is around 5:28:06, 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 Marathon races in South Carolina?
Yes, one race around South Carolina gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.