Running Races in South Carolina — 2026

There are 301 running races in South Carolina in 2026 across 88 cities. The next upcoming race is the Dash on the Dam 5K in Manning on October 10. Popular distances include 5K races, half marathons, 10K races.

ADPS Police Athletic League Blue Night Run

Fri, Oct 9 · Aiken, SC Aiken

Road 1-Mile Fun Run5K

From $15 Open

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Earn Your Wings 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Road 1 Mile Run/WalkEarn Your Wings 5k

From $5 Open Closing Soon

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We Love Teachers 5K - Charleston

Sat, Oct 10 · Mt. Pleasant, SC Mt. Pleasant

Virtual We Love Teachers 5K VirtualWe Love Teachers 5KWe Love Teachers 5K - Educator Entry +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Run the Ridge 5k

Sat, Oct 10 · Greer, SC Greer

5k Run/Walk

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Avondale 5K Run & Walk

Sat, Oct 10 · Charleston, SC Charleston

Road Avondale 5KRunning Chair Team

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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Pickens County Meals on Wheels 5K Glow Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Liberty, SC Liberty

Road Pickens County Meals on Wheels 5K Glow Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Josh Lee Memorial 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg

Road 5k Run

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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Dash on the Dam 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Manning, SC Manning

Road Dash on Dam 5K

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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1st Ostomy 'Run for Resilience' 5k [Columbia, SC]

Sat, Oct 10 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Road Ostomy 5k - OSTOMATE DivisionOstomy 5k - OPEN Division

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Troop 404 Excuses Not Found 5K

Sat, Oct 10 · Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg

Road 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Hope Women's Center Walk For Life

Sat, Oct 10 · Pickens, SC Pickens

Road Hope Women's Center Walk For Life 5K Walk/Run

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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Blue Jacket 5K Run

Sat, Oct 10 · Aynor, SC Aynor

Road Blue Jacket 5K Run

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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Paris Mountain Half Marathon Run/Hike

Sat, Oct 10 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Trail Paris Mountain Half Marathon

From $40 Open Closing Soon

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GE Vernova Cross Country 6K

Sat, Oct 10 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 2026 GE Vernova Cross Country 6K

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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3rd Annual Run In Urban Campout w/ALTRA

Wed, Oct 14 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Open Closing Soon

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Old Town Bluffton Oyster Run 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Bluffton, SC Bluffton

Road 5K Student Discount5K Run / Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Trick or Trail 5k

Sat, Oct 17 · Laurens, SC Laurens

Road Trick or Trail 5k

From $35 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Ville to Ville Coastal Relay

Sat, Oct 17 · Summerville, SC Summerville

Road Waiting ListTeam Member RegistrationTeam Captain Registration +1

From $0 Open Closing Soon

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United Way Bed Race

Sat, Oct 17 · Lancaster, SC Lancaster

Bed Race Youth DivisionBed Race CompetitionBed Race Fun Prix

From $150 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K

Sat, Oct 17 · Jamestown, SC Jamestown

Road 5K Run and WalkStudent Price 5K10K +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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Choose Kind 5K

Sat, Oct 17 · Fort Mill, SC Fort Mill

Road 5KVirtual Run/Walk

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Greenville, South Carolina SCADaddle 5k Race & Walk for Research

Sat, Oct 17 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road SC SCADaddle 5K Run/Walk

From $45 Open Closing Soon

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Fall Festival & Run Like the Devil 5K + Fun Run at Kiawah River

Sat, Oct 17 · Johns Island, SC Johns Island

Road CCS Fun Run/WalkCCS Run Like the Devil 5K - Run/WalkCCS Run Like the Devil 5K - Run/Walk - Team (Invitation Only) +5

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run for Freedom 5K & Fun Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Aiken, SC Aiken

Road Run for Freedom 5K

From $38 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Loris "Chicken Run" Bog Off

Sat, Oct 17 · Loris, SC Loris

Road 2026 Loris "Chicken Run" Bog Off 5KEmployee 2026 Loris "Chicken Run" Bog-Off 5K

From $35 Open Closing Soon 100 spots left

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Sadlers Creek Stumble (32 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Sat, Oct 17 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Trail Sadlers Creek 10kSadlers Creek Half MarathonSadlers Creek Marathon +1

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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STROM THURMOND NJROTC HERO RUN

Sat, Oct 17 · Edgefield, SC Edgefield

Road Strom Thurmond NJROTC 5k Hero Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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rotaryoktoberfest5kfunrun

Sat, Oct 17 · Walhalla, SC Walhalla

Road Rotary Oktoberfest 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Better Together Run/Relay

Sat, Oct 17 · Aynor, SC Aynor

Road Family Fun Mile5K10k (Individual) +1

From $10 Open Closing Soon

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2026 Graveyard Grand Prix Coffin Races

Sat, Oct 17 · Conway, SC Conway

Competitive Race TeamSpirit Division Team

From $75 Open Closing Soon

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Walk A Mile in THEIR Shoes 5K Walk/Run

Sat, Oct 17 · Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg

Road 5k Walk/Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Run with the Bruins 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 17 · Lancaster, SC Lancaster

Road 1.5 Mile Walk (Untimed)5k Run/Walk (Timed)

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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MYRTLE MILE

Sat, Oct 17 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

Road Myrtle Mile - Competitive - Adults - 14 and upMyrtle Mile - Competitive - Children -13 and underMyrtle Mile - Fun Run - Adults - 14 and up +1

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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The Red Horse Inn Trail Run / Walk

Sun, Oct 18 · Landrum, SC Landrum

Trail The Red Horse Inn Trail Run / WalkThe Red Horse Inn Trail Run / Walk

From $20 Open Closing Soon 80 spots left

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Soar on Skimmers Fun Run — Where Every Step Sparks School Spirit!

Fri, Oct 23 · Sullivans Island, SC Sullivans Island

Open Closing Soon

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Olde York 5K Run/Walk

Fri, Oct 23 · York, SC York

Road Old York 1.5 Mile Walk (Not Timed)Olde York 5K Run

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Electric City Food Truck Festival and Halloween Fun Run

Sat, Oct 24 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Road 1 Mile Fun Run / Walk

From $5 Open

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Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run at Stable View

Sat, Oct 24 · Aiken, SC Aiken

Trail Frightening 5KThriller 10KHeadless Horseman Half Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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SayeBrook Trick-or-Trot Halloween 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

Road SayeBrook Trick-or-Trot Halloween 5K

From $29.5 Open Closing Soon

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Rocktoberfest 10K & 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Rock Hill, SC Rock Hill

Virtual Rocktoberfest 5KVirtual Runner - 5KVirtual Runner 10K +2

From $29.99 Open

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Bulldogs On The Run 5K & Bark

Sat, Oct 24 · Orangeburg, SC Orangeburg

Road Bark Registration5K Registration

From $26.26 Open

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2026 Ghost of the Coast 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

Road 2026 Ghost of the Coast 5KEmployee Ghost of the Coast 5K

From $35 Open

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864 Legends Inaugural 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Road 864 Legends Inaugural 5K

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Prisoner of War Trail Race (50k - 25k - 8mi)

Sat, Oct 24 · Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg

Trail Semper Fi 8 MileInfantry 25kPOW 50k

From $30 Open

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Nightmare In Elmwood 5k

Sat, Oct 24 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Road Nightmare In Elmwood 5K Kids Fun RunNightmare In Elmwood 5K

From $20 Open

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Eagle Way 5K

Sat, Oct 24 · Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg

Road McCracken Middle School Eagle Way 5K

From $25 Open

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Billy Swails State Farm Wando Warrior 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Mount Pleasant, SC Mount Pleasant

Road Kids 1/4 Mile RunCCSD Employee 5kCCSD Student 5k +2

From $15 Open Closing Soon

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5k for Kali

Sat, Oct 24 · Murrells Inlet, SC Murrells Inlet

Virtual 5k for KaliVirtual 5k for Kali

From $30 Open

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2nd Annual TALI Sadlers Creek Off-Road Duathlon

Sat, Oct 24 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Triathlon TALI Youth Super Sprint Off - Road DuathlonTALI High School Sprint Off-Road DuathlonTALI Off-Road Duathlon Relay +1

From $60 Open Closing Soon

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Chester Strong 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Oct 24 · Chester, SC Chester

Road Chester Strong 5K Run/Walk

From $30 Open

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