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.

Holiday Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 5 · Travelers Rest, SC Travelers Rest

Road Holiday Hustle 5k

From $19 Open

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Moe Moons Twinkling Boardwalk Fun Run

Tue, Dec 8 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

Virtual VIRTUAL OPTION Moe Moons Twinkling Boardwalk Fun RunMoe Moons Twinkling Boardwalk Fun Run

From $25 Open

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City of Conway Under the Lights 5k Run/Walk

Wed, Dec 9 · Conway, SC Conway

Road 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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Kiawah Island Marathon

Fri, Dec 11 · Kiawah Island, SC Kiawah Island

Virtual Jingle Shells 1 Mile Fun RunJingle Shells 5KKiawah Island Virtual Half-Marathon +6

From $0 Open

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Special Olympics Greenville Holiday Shuffle

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk/Roll5k Run/Walk/Roll

From $15 Open

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Hartness Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 5KHalf Marathon RelayHalf Marathon

From $25 Open

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Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Road Ugly Sweater 5KBest Dressed Pet

From $5 Open

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ELF ON THE RUN 5K/WALK

Sat, Dec 12 · Ridgeland, SC Ridgeland

Road Students 17 & under5K Run /Walk

From $30 Open

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35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Charleston, SC Charleston

Road Child Registration (Child includes ages 5 to 16 )35th Annual Reindeer Run 5K

From $20 Open Closing Soon

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GTC Paris Mountain Road Race

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road GTC Paris Mountain Road Race 10kGTC Paris Mountain Road Race 20k

From $25 Open

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Jingle All The Way 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Beaufort, SC Beaufort

Road Jingle All The Way 5k

From $30 Open

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Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Florence, SC Florence

Road 5K

From $30 Open

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Palmetto Bluff Buffalo Run 10K, 30K, 50K Ultra and Relay

Sun, Dec 13 · Bluffton, SC Bluffton

Trail 10K Walk10K Trail Run30K Trail Run +3

From $40 Open

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Tacky Sweater 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 19 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road Tacky Sweater 5k

From $24 Open

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Rockin Around Broadway | Presented by Beach Automotive

Sat, Dec 19 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

Virtual VirtualRockin Around Broadway 5K

From $32.5 Open

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13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Summerville, SC Summerville

Road 13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K Run

From $45 Open

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The Longest Night (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k)

Sat, Dec 19 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Ultra The Longest Night Challenge (50mi - 50k - 26.2 - 13.1 or 10k)

From $45 Open

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Upstate Race Series

Thu, Dec 31 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road Run Club GVL 5kHarmon Field Half MarathonTiming Invoice (America's 5k) +7

From $0 Open

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2027 Race the Landing 5K New Years Day Pajama Run -Recycle, Reuse and Renew

Fri, Jan 1 · Charleston, SC Charleston

Road Kid's fun runKids 5K (12yrs & under)5K Adult

From $15 Open Closing Soon 50 spots left

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First Day 5k

Fri, Jan 1 · Summerville, SC Summerville

Virtual 5K Run/Walk5K Virtual

From $35 Open Closing Soon

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Resolution Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville

Ultra 3 Hour9 Hour6 Hour

From $30 Open

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New Year's 5k

Sat, Jan 2 · Travelers Rest, SC Travelers Rest

Road 5k Run/WalkKids 1/2 Mile Fun Run

From $5 Open

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Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville

Road Hare of the Dog 2 Mile

From $24 Open

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Memory Lane 30 Hour Endurance Run (Bell Lap)

Sat, Jan 9 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Open

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Race for the Grasshopper 5K

Sat, Jan 9 · Gaffney, SC Gaffney

Road 5K

From $25 Open

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Winter Run

Sat, Jan 16 · North Myrtle Beach, SC North Myrtle Beach

Virtual 5K15KVirtual Race (5K or 15K)

From $35 Open

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The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half

Sat, Jan 16 · Daufuskie Island, SC Daufuskie Island

Road Daufuskie Island Kids RunDaufuskie Island 1/2 MarathonDaufuskie Island Marathon

From $15 Open

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Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K

Sat, Jan 16 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K

From $28 Open

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Battle of the Run Clubs

Sat, Jan 23 · Aiken, SC Aiken

OCR 1 Mile Adult (18+) - "Steeplechase" Course5k10 Mile +2

From $0 Open

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The Snowbird Challenge (13.1 - 26.2 - 50k & Relay)

Sat, Jan 23 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Ultra Snowbird Challenge 5 MilerSnowbird Challenge Half MarathonReindeer Relay (12 x 2.62) +1

From $30 Open

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TALI Sadlers Creek 6k Trail Run

Sat, Jan 30 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Road One Mile youth Trail RunSadlers Creek 6k Trail Run

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 30 · Piedmont, SC Piedmont

Trail Ice Breaker 8K Run

From $35 Open

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Pleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra

Sat, Jan 30 · Marietta, SC Marietta

Ultra Pleasant Ridge Backyard UltraPleasant Ridge Backyard Ultra

From $75 Open

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Dog Daze 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Road Dog Daze 5K

From $35 Open

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Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle

Sat, Feb 6 · Lexington, SC Lexington

Road 5K - Run

From $35 Open

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Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Feb 6 · Mount Pleasant, SC Mount Pleasant

Road Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Okatie - Fly By 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Okatie, SC Okatie

Road Okatie Run Club MembersAdults 5KStudents Ages 5-18

From $15 Open

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GTC Green Valley Road Race

Sat, Feb 6 · Travelers Rest, SC Travelers Rest

Road GTC Green Valley Road Race 5 MileGTC Green Valley Road Race 10 mile

From $30 Open

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Lovers Lane 2 Mile & Relay

Fri, Feb 12 · Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville

Road Lovers Lane 2 Mile (Solo and/or Relay)

From $19 Open

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Cupid Shuffle 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Feb 13 · Clemson, SC Clemson

Road Cupid Shuffle 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open

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LOVE Indian Land 5K

Sat, Feb 13 · Indian Land, SC Indian Land

Road 5K (Junior)5K

From $30 Open

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Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo

Sat, Feb 13 · Charleston, SC Charleston

Road 12th Annual Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Greenville

Sat, Feb 13 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 5KBronze SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Conway

Sat, Feb 13 · Conway, SC Conway

Road 5KGold SponsorPlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Charleston

Sat, Feb 13 · Charleston, SC Charleston

Road 5KExhibitor TableSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Columbia

Sat, Feb 13 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Road 5KGold SponsorBronze Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Sandhills Trail Race Series (30 Hour - 50k - 25k - 7.5 Mile)

Sat, Feb 20 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Trail Sesqui 7.5 MileSesqui 7.5 MileSesqui 25k +5

From $25 Open

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2nd Annual TALI Croft State Park Off-Road Duathlon

Sat, Feb 27 · Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg

Triathlon 2 Mile Trail Run2nd Annual TALI Youth Super Sprint Off - Road DuathlonTALI Youth Super Sprint Off - Road Duathlon +6

From $25 Open 60 spots left

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OHS Paws in the Park 5k run & 1 mile walk

Sat, Feb 27 · Seneca, SC Seneca

Road 5k Run/WalkCat's Meow SponsorshipTop Dog Sponsorship +2

From $25 Open

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Sweetgrass Half Marathon & 10K

Sat, Feb 27 · Mount Pleasant, SC Mount Pleasant

Road Sweetgrass 10KSweetgrass 10KSweetgrass Half Marathon +1

From $50 Open

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