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5K Races in South Carolina
South Carolina currently has 158 upcoming 5Ks with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Greenville, Columbia, Charleston and Myrtle Beach have the largest concentration of events.
November (57), December (22) and April (14) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 96 annual 5Ks are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 158
- Active listings
- 254
- Cities with races
- 76
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Upcoming 5Ks in South Carolina
All 158 with a confirmed date, soonest first.
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Hilton Head Half & Quarter Marathon & 5KHilton Head Island, SCHalf MarathonQuarter Marathon (6.55 Miles)5K ~3,000 runners
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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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Peyton's Wild and Wacky 10x5KMount Pleasant, SC50K50K 5 Person Relay50K 2 Person Relay5K ~700 runners
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The Governor's Cup Road RaceColumbia, SCHalf Marathon5KMain Street MileKids Fun Run ~2,500 runners
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Aiken Trailblazer Half Marathon, 15K & 5K at Stable ViewAiken, SCHalf Marathon15K5KKids Fun Run ~600 runners
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AEC Touchstone Energy Run United Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids' Fun RunAiken, SCHalf Marathon5K10K1 Mile ~1,000 runners
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.
When 5Ks happen in South Carolina
- January
- 8 upcoming races
- February
- 13 upcoming races
- March
- 12 upcoming races
- April
- 14 upcoming races
- May
- 4 upcoming races
- June
- 2 upcoming races
- July
- 4 upcoming races
- August
- 5 upcoming races
- September
- 6 upcoming races
- October
- 11 upcoming races
- November
- 57 upcoming races
- December
- 22 upcoming races
South Carolina cities with the most 5Ks
- Greenville
- 20 upcoming races
- Columbia
- 11 upcoming races
- Charleston
- 9 upcoming races
- Myrtle Beach
- 6 upcoming races
- Anderson
- 6 upcoming races
- Summerville
- 6 upcoming races
- Aiken
- 5 upcoming races
- Simpsonville
- 5 upcoming races
Running in South Carolina cities
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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Famously Hot Pink Half Marathon, 10K & 5K (Walk for Life)Columbia, SC Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5KWalk +1 more ~3,000 runners
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Spinx Run FestGreenville, SC Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf10K5K ~3,000 runners
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Bluffton Oyster Run 5KBluffton, SC Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~2,152 runners
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Motion is LotionNorth Augusta, SC Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile ~1,100 runners
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AnMed Cannon's Fall For Health 5KPickens, SC Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~1,000 runners
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Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5KMyrtle Beach, SC Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~750 runners
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Pink Ribbon RunNorth Myrtle Beach, SC Usually held in September · next date not announced10.3 Miles10K5K1 Mile ~529 runners
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Labor Day 5K Run & Walk - CharlestonMt Pleasant, SC Usually held in September · next date not announced5K ~250 runners
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SayeBrook Trick-or-Trot Halloween 5KMyrtle Beach, SC Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~232 runners
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Halloween HustleConway, SC Usually held in October · next date not announced10.3 Miles10K5K1 Mile ~73 runners
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Enoree Haunted Wine Run 5kNewberry, SC Usually held in October · next date not announced5K ~16 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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Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable ViewAiken, SC Usually held in October · next date not announcedMarathonHalf Marathon10K5K +1 more
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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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Billy Swails State Farm Wando Warrior 5k Run/WalkMount Pleasant, SC Usually held in October · next date not announced5K0.25 Miles
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Black Dog Running Fall 2026 TrainingMyrtle Beach, SC Usually held in July · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K
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Bulldogs On The Run 5K & BarkOrangeburg, SC Usually held in October · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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Children's Recovery Center 5k Run/WalkMurrells Inlet, SC Usually held in August · next date not announced5K1 Mile
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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
5Ks 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.
- 4 min read Diplo's Run Club 2026-27: Every City, Date and Course Diplo's Run Club is a 5K with a post-race concert. Every US date for 2026-27 (San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles, San Diego and Phoenix), start times and courses.
- 9 min read What's a Good 5K Time? Average Running Speed by Age and Sex Good 5K times by age and sex, from beginner to elite, and the average running speed in mph and km/h from the mile to the marathon, from the standards our free tool uses.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
5K Races in South Carolina: common questions
- How many 5Ks are there in South Carolina?
- RaceRove currently lists 158 upcoming 5Ks in South Carolina with a confirmed date, plus 96 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 (20), Columbia (11), Charleston (9), Myrtle Beach (6) and Anderson (6).
- When is 5K season in South Carolina?
- Of the upcoming 5Ks listed, the busiest months are November (57), December (22) and April (14).
- What is the biggest 5K in South Carolina?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a 5K listed in South Carolina is the Mountains to Mainstreet Half Marathon & 5K, with about 11,516 runners across all of its distances.
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