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Half Marathons in South Carolina
South Carolina currently has 39 upcoming half marathons with a confirmed date listed in RaceRove. Greenville, Columbia, North Augusta and Aiken have the largest concentration of events.
November (9), December (6) and January (4) are the busiest months on the calendar right now. Another 6 annual half marathons are waiting for next year's date to be announced.
- Upcoming, date confirmed
- 39
- Active listings
- 45
- Cities with races
- 21
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Upcoming half marathons in South Carolina
All 39 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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Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon & Half MarathonKiawah Island, SCMarathonHalf Marathon ~3,500 runners
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The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)Greenville, SC50 Mile50KMarathonHalf Marathon +1 more ~693 runners
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The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and HalfDaufuskie Island, SCMarathonHalf MarathonKids Run ~206 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
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The Longest Day (100k - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1)Greenville, SC100K50 Mile50KMarathon +1 more ~680 runners
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Sadlers Creek Stumble (32 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)Anderson, SC32 Hour (100 Mile)Marathon (26.2)Half Marathon (13.1)10K ~755 runners
Dates come from each race's own listing. Always confirm on the organiser's site before you book travel.
Largest half marathon events in South Carolina
By estimated field size across all distances at the event.
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Kiawah Island Golf Resort Marathon & Half MarathonKiawah Island, SCMarathonHalf Marathon ~3,500 runners
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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
When half marathons happen in South Carolina
- January
- 4 upcoming races
- February
- 3 upcoming races
- March
- 3 upcoming races
- April
- 4 upcoming races
- May
- 2 upcoming races
- June
- 1 upcoming race
- July
- 2 upcoming races
- September
- 3 upcoming races
- October
- 2 upcoming races
- November
- 9 upcoming races
- December
- 6 upcoming races
South Carolina cities with the most half marathons
- Greenville
- 9 upcoming races
- Columbia
- 5 upcoming races
- North Augusta
- 4 upcoming races
- Aiken
- 2 upcoming races
- Hilton Head Island
- 2 upcoming races
- Kiawah Island
- 2 upcoming races
- Marietta
- 2 upcoming races
- Myrtle Beach
- 1 upcoming race
Running in South Carolina cities
Annual events awaiting their next date
These half 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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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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Myrtle Beach Mini Marathon & Coastal 5KMyrtle Beach, SC Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon5K ~750 runners
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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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Black Dog Running Fall 2026 TrainingMyrtle Beach, SC Usually held in July · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K
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Rocktoberfest Half Marathon & 5kRock Hill, SC Usually held in October · next date not announcedHalf Marathon10K5K10K Relay +2 more
Half 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Blog All guides Planning advice for finding, choosing and travelling to races.
Half Marathons in South Carolina: common questions
- How many half marathons are there in South Carolina?
- RaceRove currently lists 39 upcoming half marathons in South Carolina with a confirmed date, plus 6 annual events whose next date hasn't been announced yet.
- How long is a half marathon?
- A half marathon is 13.1 miles (21.1 kilometres).
- Which South Carolina cities have the most half marathons?
- By upcoming events listed in RaceRove: Greenville (9), Columbia (5), North Augusta (4), Aiken (2) and Hilton Head Island (2).
- When is half marathon season in South Carolina?
- Of the upcoming half marathons listed, the busiest months are November (9), December (6) and January (4).
- What is the biggest half marathon in South Carolina?
- By estimated field size, the largest event with a half marathon 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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