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Running Races in South Carolina

Every upcoming running race in South Carolina, all 282 of them. 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and marathons with dates, pricing, finish-time stats from past results, and start-line maps.

282 upcoming races · 176 with finish-time stats

5K 21810K 28Half Marathon 25Marathon 6Ultra 6
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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

Races by City in South Carolina

Aiken 8Anderson 11Beaufort 5Bluffton 6Charleston 9Clemson 4Columbia 12Conway 5Easley 6Florence 8Fort Mill 5Greenville 43Greenwood 4Greer 4Hilton Head Island 5Mount Pleasant 5Myrtle Beach 14North Augusta 4North Myrtle Beach 4Pickens 5Simpsonville 10Spartanburg 9Summerville 8Travelers Rest 5

Soonest Races in South Carolina

282 total
Wed, Jul 15, 2026Run Hard Midlands Lexington, SC5KFrom $90Details Wed, Jul 15, 2026Run Hard Upstate Greenville, SC5KFrom $90Details Tue, Jul 28, 2026Race GVL 001 Greenville, SCFrom $101Register Thu, Jul 30, 2026Black Dog Running Fall 2026 Training Myrtle Beach, SCFrom $99Details Fri, Jul 31, 2026Project SC - One Mile Challenge - GVL Tigerville, SC1 MileFrom $10Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Run2Overcome 5k & 10k Greenville, SC10K5K200 YardsFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Hartsville Fox Trot 5K Hartsville, SC5KFrom $35Details Sat, Aug 1, 2026Glaze Craze 4 Miler Myrtle Beach, SC4 MilesFrom $42Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k Greenville, SC5KFrom $15Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Bobcat Scorcher 5K Bluffton, SC5KFrom $30Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Run The Green Wave 5k Easley, SC5K1 MileFrom $10Details Sat, Aug 8, 2026Dorman High School Alumni Race Roebuck, SC100 Yards5KFreeDetails

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 Racing in South Carolina

Which South Carolina cities have the most races?

Greenville (43), Myrtle Beach (14), Columbia (12), Anderson (11) have the most upcoming races in South Carolina. If you are willing to travel an hour or two, those give you the widest choice of dates and distances.

What race distances can I run in South Carolina?

South Carolina has 5K (218), 10K (28), Half Marathon (25), Marathon (6), Ultra (6). Pick a distance to narrow the list to races you would actually enter.

When is race season in South Carolina?

October is the busiest month for races in South Carolina, with 62 of the 282, followed by November with 54. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.

Are South Carolina races beginner-friendly?

Yes, for the most part. Across the 176 races in South Carolina with published results, the typical median finish is around 36:25, 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 races in South Carolina?

Yes, 34 races around South Carolina get you off the pavement: 23 are trail races, and 11 mix road and trail. Surfaces are not always published, so it is worth checking a specific race before you register.