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Marathons in South Carolina
South Carolina currently has 11 upcoming marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Greenville, Kiawah Island, Aiken and Anderson have the largest concentration of events.
January (2), April (2) and October (2) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 6 annual marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 11
- Active listings
- 17
- Cities with races
- 12
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Upcoming marathons in South Carolina
All 11 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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The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)Greenville, SC50 Mile50KMarathonHalf Marathon +1 more
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The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and HalfDaufuskie Island, SCMarathonHalf MarathonKids Run
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest marathon events in South Carolina
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Myrtle Beach MarathonMyrtle Beach, SC Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~6,000 runners
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Charleston MarathonCharleston, SC Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~4,000 runners
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Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon & Half MarathonKiawah Island, SC Usually held in December · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon ~3,500 runners
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Spinx Run FestGreenville, SC Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~3,000 runners
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Run Hard Columbia MarathonColumbia, SC Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~900 runners
When marathons happen in South Carolina
- January
- 2 upcoming races
- April
- 2 upcoming races
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- July
- 1 upcoming race
- October
- 2 upcoming races
- November
- 1 upcoming race
- December
- 2 upcoming races
South Carolina cities with the most marathons
- Greenville
- 4 upcoming races
- Kiawah Island
- 1 upcoming race
- Aiken
- 1 upcoming race
- Anderson
- 1 upcoming race
- Daufuskie Island
- 1 upcoming race
- Greer
- 1 upcoming race
- Hilton Head Island
- 1 upcoming race
- Simpsonville
- 1 upcoming race
Annual events awaiting their next date
These marathons 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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Myrtle Beach MarathonMyrtle Beach, SC Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~6,000 runners
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Charleston MarathonCharleston, SC Usually held in January · date not confirmedMarathonHalf ~4,000 runners
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Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon & Half MarathonKiawah Island, SC Usually held in December · date not confirmedMarathonHalf Marathon ~3,500 runners
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Spinx Run FestGreenville, SC Usually held in October · date not confirmedMarathonHalf10K5K ~3,000 runners
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Run Hard Columbia MarathonColumbia, SC Usually held in March · date not confirmedMarathonHalf5K ~900 runners
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The Dirt DashJohns Island, SC Usually held in September · next date not announcedMarathon1/2 Marathon10K5K
Marathons in nearby states
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.
- 9 min read How to Run a Race in All 50 States How to plan a 50-state running challenge: set your own rules, group states into trips, build a calendar around the seasons, budget for it and keep track of every finish.
- 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.
Marathons in South Carolina: common questions
- How many marathons are there in South Carolina?
- RaceRove currently lists 11 upcoming marathons in South Carolina with a confirmed date, plus 6 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a marathon?
- A marathon is 26.2 miles (42.2 kilometres).
- Which South Carolina cities have the most marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Greenville (4), Kiawah Island (1), Aiken (1), Anderson (1) and Daufuskie Island (1).
- When is marathon season in South Carolina?
- Of the upcoming marathons listed, the busiest months are January (2), April (2) and October (2).
- What is the biggest marathon in South Carolina?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a marathon listed in South Carolina is the Myrtle Beach Marathon, with about 6,000 runners across all of its distances.
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