Charlie Post Classic 15K Run, 5K Run and 5K Walk

The Charlie Post Classic 15K and 5K run and walk is the Charleston Running Club's signature winter event.

This run/walk honors the memory of Dr. Charlie Post, a well-known Charleston runner, triathlete, and family physician who volunteered his time and medical talents to the running community. Dr. Post was an active member of the Charleston Running Club, served as the head of the College of Charleston’s student health services, and was also the school’s team physician for varsity sports.

Our run and walk take place on USATF Certified Courses in beautiful Sullivan's Island, South Carolina. Proceeds benefit the Dr. Charlie Post Scholarship Fund at the College of Charleston, as well as the Charleston Animal Society and Sullivan's Island Fire and Rescue.

Sponsorship Opportunities Available

To sponsor this event, Floppin' Flounder 5K, or James Island Connector Run 5K/8K, check out the Charleston Running Club's 2026 Sponsorship Guide. 

Our USATF certified course starts and finishes at the Fish Fry Shack. The 15K has a 2-hour time limit. 

This is an open course meaning there will be cars on the road as well as runners.

Water Stations: There are 3 water stations on the course at mile markers 2, mile marker 4/8, and mile marker 6.

There also porta-potties on the course as well as the start. 

The course will be well marked and there will be volunteers but it is your responsibility to stay to the right when running with traffic and to the left when running against traffic. Please be courteous and mindful of cars and other runners. We want everyone to be safe!

PARKING:
Please make sure all 4 tires are off of the pavement when parking on the side of the road!

MIDDLE STREET:  both sides have parallel parking available.
BATTERY JASPER: Drive PAST 15th/Hennessey and turn left on the next street, Palmetto. Follow the signs to "Historical Marker" and there is a lot of parking along the Battery Jasper park. Please do not park in front of homes or block driveways across from the park.

Parking along Poe, Atlantic and other streets on Sullivan's Island: Please follow all parking signs and do not park where not allowed or block driveways.
Do not park in the Library or Post Office parking lots.

How We Got Started

The Charleston Running Club was created by runners for runners with the purpose of promoting, encouraging, and organizing running activities for sport, recreation, and competition in the local community, and informing the community of the health benefits of running. 

The Charleston Running Club has been promoting running in the local running community since 1977. Created by Terry Hamlin, the Charleston Running Club was instrumental in starting two of the area’s largest races: the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Kiawah Marathon. While we don’t direct either of these races anymore, we are represented on the board of the Bridge Run and host the Charlie Post Classic 15K/5K in January as well as the Floppin’ Flounder 5K in June.

We welcome runners of all abilities. Our diverse group includes runners who are lacing up for the first time as well as some of South Carolina’s elite runners. We come together monthly to share our running stories, find new running partners, listen to a guest speaker or go for a group run. In addition to the social benefits, our members receive discounts on races, free training clinics, a great breakfast after the Cooper River Bridge Run, and discounts from local retailers. 

The Founder

Terry Hamlin

“Terry is a man who knows running. He was on the leading edge of the running boom. And it was well-known in the Charleston area that if you needed information about running, he was the man to talk to.” ~Cedric Jaggers

The Benefactors

Proceeds from the various races the Charleston Running Club hosts benefit the following organizations and activities:

• Charlie Post Scholarship Fund

• Sullivan's Island Fire & Rescue Dept.

• Gavalas Kolanko Foundation

• Charleston Running Club activities

• Monthly traveling group runs

• Monthly social events

• Guest speakers

• Health lectures

• Cooper River Bridge Run breakfast

• End-of-year holiday party for members

• Operations

• Race preparations

• Event insurance

• Board member liability insurance

• USATF membership

• Support for local community projects as they come up

Club Membership

The Charleston Running Club is a club for runners of all abilities and styles. Our members include elite runners, casual weekend warriors, and runners who are just taking up the sport.  

The membership fee is very reasonable and comes with a number of benefits such as:

• Race discounts to over 30 local races

• A variety of weekly group runs

• Breakfast after the Cooper River Bridge Run

• Discounts to local businesses such as Joints in Motion and CORA Physical Therapy

• Annual holiday party

For more information please visit our website at www.charlestonrunningclub.com.

How We Got Started

The race started out as the Family Practice Physicians Fitness Run by Charlie Post in 1980. The event was changed to the Charlie Post Classic in 1983 to honor Dr. Charlie Post after his accident.

The Founder

Dr. Charlie Post

Dr. Post was a well-known Charleston runner, triathlete, and family physician who volunteered his time and medical talents to the running community. He was a very active member of the Charleston Running Club, served as the head of the College of Charleston’s student health services, and was the school’s team physician for varsity sports.

Giving Back

Proceeds from the Charlie Post Classic provide a donation to the Charlie Post Scholarship Fund, the Charleston Animal Society and also help support the operation of the Charleston Running Club.

Our USATF certified 5K course starts and finishes at the Fire Department Fish fry shack and stays in the lower part of Sullivan's Island.

Water Stations: There will be a water station at the Mile 2 mark. 

This is an open course meaning there will be cars on the road as well as runners. The course will be well marked and there will be volunteers but it is your responsibility to stay to the right when running with traffic and to the left when running against traffic. Please be courteous and mindful of cars and other runners. We want everyone to be safe!

PARKING:
Please make sure all 4 tires are off of the pavement when parking on the side of the road!

MIDDLE STREET:  both sides have parallel parking available.
BATTERY JASPER: Drive PAST 15th/Hennessey and turn left on the next street, Palmetto. Follow the signs to "Historical Marker" and there is a lot of parking along the Battery Jasper park. Please do not park in front of homes or block driveways across from the park.

Parking along Poe, Atlantic and other streets on Sullivan's Island: Please follow all parking signs and do not park where not allowed or block driveways.
Do not park in the Library or Post Office parking lots.

The Charlie Post Classic 15K and 5k honors the memory of Dr. Charlie Post, a well-known Charleston runner, triathlete and family physician who volunteered his time and medical talents to the running community.

Dr. Post had been a very active member of the Charleston Running Club, served as the head of the College of Charleston’s student health services, and also was the school’s team physician for varsity sports.

As a memorial, the Charleston Running Club funds an annual scholarship in his memory through the athletic department of the College of Charleston.

Everyone who finishes the 5K or 15K receives a beautiful medal!

Our awards breakdown is as follows:

• First, second and third overall male and female for 15K Run, 5K Run and 5K Walk.
• First Master (40 - 49) male and female for 15K run and 5K run
• First Grandmaster (50 - 59) male and female for 15K run and 5K run
• First Senior Grandmaster (60 years and older) male and female for 15K run and 5K run
• Top 3 in the following age groups for the 15K run and 5K run:  (10 and under,11-14,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and over.

CAN I REGISTER ON RACE DAY?
Yes, you can register on your smart phone the morning. However, the earlier you register, the more likely you are to receive a shirt and your preferred size. 

CAN I CHANGE MY RACE DISTANCE?
Yes, you may change your race distance online. Click here or, in your RunSignUp account, click on "Profile," find the race on the "Upcoming Events" tab and click on "Manage Registration" to change your race distance online. 

WHAT IS THE REFUND POLICY?
Charlie Post Classic follows standard running industry policy, which dictates that registration fees are non-refundable

CAN I TRANSFER MY REGISTRATION TO ANOTHER RUNNER? 
You may transfer your registration to another runner. Click here or, in your RunSignUp account, click on "Profile," find the race on the "Upcoming Events" tab and click on "Manage Registration" to transfer your registration.

IS THERE A TIME LIMIT FOR THE 15K?
Yes, all runners must finish the race within 2.0 hours of the start. Runners finishing after 2.0 hours may not receive an official time.

HOW MANY RUNNERS ARE EXPECTED?
We expect approximately 1000  runners.

ARE SHIRTS INCLUDED IN THE REGISTRATION FEE?
Yes. Please register early to ensure you receive your preferred size. If you register late, you may not receive a shirt or your preferred size.

ARE AWARDS BASED ON GUN TIME OR CHIP TIME?
Overall awards are based on gun time and age group awards are based on chip time.

WHAT IF IT RAINS OR THERE IS A BAD WEATHER EVENT?
Both races will take place rain or shine. There will be no weather-related refunds.

ARE WALKERS, STROLLERS OR DOGS ALLOWED?
Walkers/runners and strollers are allowed in the 5K and runners with strollers in the 15K. Dogs are not allowed on the course for safety purposes. 

ARE THE COURSES CERTIFIED?
Both courses are certified.

WILL RACE PACKETS BE MAILED?
Race packets will not be mailed. They can be picked up at packet pick up.

WHERE DO I PARK?
Parking will be provided along the street and in the public parking areas along Poe Avenue at Battery Jasper. Please do not block residents' driveways and please be mindful of runners if leaving early.

CAN I SIGN UP TO BE A VOLUNTEER?
We would love to have you as a volunteer! Click here to volunteer.

IS THERE A POST-RACE CEREMONY?
Yes, there will be a post-race awards ceremony.

WHAT AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN?
Awards for the top-overall finishers, masters, grand masters and great grand masters are one deep. Age group awards from 14 and under to 80 and above are three deep in 5-year age groups.

CAN I PICK UP ANOTHER RUNNER'S PACKET?
Yes, you may pick up another runner’s packet.

 
IS THE CHARLIE POST CLASSIC RUN FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES?
Yes, the race raises funds for the Charlie Post Scholarship Fund at the College of Charleston and the Charleston Animal Society.

Register ASAP to receive your preferred shirt size. 

Register as soon as you can to ensure you receive a shirt in your preferred size. If you register the week of the race, we cannot promise you will receive a shirt or your preferred size.

If you would like your shirt, please plan to pick it up at packet pick up, have someone pick it up for you, or attend the race.

We do not ship packets or shirts.

We highly recommend picking up your packet Thursday so you can start your race as relaxed as possible.

Thursday, January 22, 11 am - 6 pm
Fleet Feet Mt Pleasant 
881 Houston Northcutt Blvd, Mt Pleasant

Saturday, January 24, 7 am - 8:15 am

Sullivan's Island Fire Department Fish Fry Shack

1424 Hennessy St., Sullivan's Island

Packet pickup will close at 8:15 am on race day.
Please arrive at the race venue in plenty of time to park and pick up your packet. A friend or family member may pick up your packet for you.

 
We highly recommend picking up your packet Thursday so you can start your race as relaxed as possible. 

Please make sure all 4 tires are off of the pavement when parking on the side of the road! This includes golf carts.

MIDDLE STREET:  both sides have parallel parking available. Be mindful of the parking and "No Parking -->" signs.

BATTERY JASPER: Drive PAST 15th Station/Hennessey and turn left on the next street, Palmetto. Follow the signs to "Historical Marker" and there is a lot of parking along the Battery Jasper park.

Please do not block driveways anywhere on the island.

Parking along Poe, Atlantic and other streets on Sullivan's Island: Please follow all parking signs and do not park where not allowed or block driveways.

Sullivan's Island Parking Information

Do not park in the Library or Post Office parking lots.