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5Ks in South Carolina
South Carolina currently has 175 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach and Aiken have the largest concentration of events.
October (53), November (50) and December (19) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 76 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 175
- Active listings
- 251
- Cities with races
- 77
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Upcoming 5Ks in South Carolina
All 175 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Sadlers Creek Stumble (32 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)Anderson, SCMarathonHalf Marathon100 Miler10K +1 more
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Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable ViewAiken, SCMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more
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Run Like A Nut Half Marathon, 10K & 5K (SC Pecan Festival)Florence, SCHalf Marathon10K5K ~700 runners
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Ashley River Adventure RaceSummerville, SC5K Trail Run + 7 Mile Paddle5K Trail Run + Stand-up Paddleboard5K Trail Run + Tandem Kayak - Team Captain5K Trail
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AEC Touchstone Energy Run United Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids' Fun RunAiken, SCHalf Marathon5K10K1 Miles
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest 5K events in South Carolina
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5KCharleston, SC Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K ~9,500 runners
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Myrtle Beach MarathonMyrtle Beach, SC Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~6,000 runners
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Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 10K & 5K (Walk for Life)Columbia, SC Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KWalk +1 more ~3,000 runners
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Greenville Half MarathonSC Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~3,000 runners
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Hilton Head Half MarathonSC Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~3,000 runners
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Spinx Run FestGreenville, SC Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~3,000 runners
When 5Ks happen in South Carolina
- January
- 6 upcoming races
- February
- 10 upcoming races
- March
- 10 upcoming races
- April
- 9 upcoming races
- May
- 3 upcoming races
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 11 upcoming races
- October
- 53 upcoming races
- November
- 50 upcoming races
- December
- 19 upcoming races
South Carolina cities with the most 5Ks
- Greenville
- 16 upcoming races
- Columbia
- 8 upcoming races
- Myrtle Beach
- 8 upcoming races
- Aiken
- 7 upcoming races
- Anderson
- 7 upcoming races
- Charleston
- 6 upcoming races
- Fort Mill
- 6 upcoming races
- Spartanburg
- 5 upcoming races
Annual events awaiting their next date
These 5Ks are held every year, but the next date isn't in the listing yet. The month shown is when each is usually held.
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Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5KCharleston, SC Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K ~9,500 runners
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Myrtle Beach MarathonMyrtle Beach, SC Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~6,000 runners
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Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 10K & 5K (Walk for Life)Columbia, SC Usually held in October · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5KWalk +1 more ~3,000 runners
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Greenville Half MarathonSC Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~3,000 runners
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Hilton Head Half MarathonSC Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~3,000 runners
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Spinx Run FestGreenville, SC Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~3,000 runners
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The Governor's Cup Road RaceColumbia, SC Usually held in April · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5KMain Street MileKids Fun Run ~2,500 runners
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Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5KGreenville, SC Usually held in January · date not confirmed5K ~2,000 runners
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James Island Connector RunCharleston, SC Usually held in October · date not confirmed10K5KDuathlon ~2,000 runners
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Summerville Sweet Tea Half Marathon, 10K & 5KSummerville, SC Usually held in November · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~1,500 runners
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Come-See-Me Road Race (5K & 10K)Rock Hill, SC Usually held in April · date not confirmed10K5K1-Mile Fun Run ~1,000 runners
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Save the Light Half Marathon & 5KFolly Beach, SC Usually held in February · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~1,000 runners
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Run Hard Columbia MarathonColumbia, SC Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~900 runners
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Aiken Trailblazer Half Marathon, 15K & 5K at Stable ViewAiken, SC Usually held in April · date not confirmedHalf Marathon15K5KKids Fun Run ~600 runners
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Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K & 5KNorth Augusta, SC Usually held in November · date not confirmedHalf Marathon10K5K ~600 runners
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Resolution Run Half MarathonColumbia, SC Usually held in January · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~600 runners
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Beaufort Water Festival 5K & 10KPort Royal, SC Usually held in May · date not confirmed10K5K ~400 runners
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Cold Winter's Day 5K & 10KColumbia, SC Usually held in December · date not confirmed10K5K ~400 runners
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Harbison Half Marathon & 5KColumbia, SC Usually held in July · date not confirmedHalf Marathon5K ~300 runners
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Palmetto Dunes Turtle Trot 5KHilton Head Island, SC Usually held in November · date not confirmed5K ~300 runners
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9/11 25th Anniversary Memorial 5K Run/WalkBluffton, SC Usually held in September · next date not announced5K400m
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9/11 Heroes Run - Charleston, South CarolinaDaniel Island, SC Usually held in September · next date not announced5K
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Beaufort Dog Obstacle Course Run/Walk 5KPort Royal, SC Usually held in August · next date not announced5K
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Children's Recovery Center 5k Run/WalkMurrells Inlet, SC Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Miles
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Dorman High School Alumni RaceRoebuck, SC Usually held in August · next date not announced100 Yards5K
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Fit 2 Fly 5KRock Hill, SC Usually held in September · next date not announced1 Mile Kids Run5KSleep In Supporter
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Guides from the RaceRove blog
- 7 min read How to Find a 5K, 10K, Half Marathon or Marathon Near You A practical way to find running races near you: pick a distance, decide how far you'll travel, read the listing properly and confirm the details before you register.
- 8 min read How to Choose the Best Half Marathon for a PR, Racecation or 50-State Challenge The best half marathon depends on what you want from it. How to choose a course for a personal record, a race worth travelling for, or an efficient stop on a 50-state challenge.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5Ks in South Carolina: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in South Carolina?
- RaceRove currently lists 175 upcoming 5Ks in South Carolina with a confirmed date, plus 76 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a 5K?
- A 5K is 3.1 miles (5 kilometres).
- Which South Carolina cities have the most 5Ks?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Greenville (16), Columbia (8), Myrtle Beach (8), Aiken (7) and Anderson (7).
- When is 5K season in South Carolina?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are October (53), November (50) and December (19).
- What is the biggest 5K in South Carolina?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in South Carolina is the Turkey Day Run & Gobble Wobble 5K, with about 9,500 runners across all of its distances.
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