Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

🏃‍♂️ Unleash Your Inner Warrior at the 3rd Annual Billy Swails State Farm Wando Warrior 5K! Lace up your running shoes and get ready for one of Wando's favorite community traditions! Join us for the 3rd Annual Billy Swails State Farm Wando Warrior 5K, where runners, walkers, families, and community members come together to Unleash the Warrior Within! The past two years have been incredible thanks to the amazing support of our community, and we're excited to make this year's event our biggest and best yet! 🎀 New for 2026: A Certified 5K Course – perfect for runners looking to set a personal record! Supporting Susan G. Komen – We're proud to partner with Susan G. Komen to help raise funds in the fight against breast cancer. Every step you take helps make a difference. 👟 Fun for the Whole Family! Before the main race, our youngest Warriors can join the excitement with a Kids Fun Run, taking one lap around the track while family and friends cheer them on. After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues with: 🎈 Jump castles 🌮 Delicious food trucks 🎶 Music and entertainment 🏅 Awards for our top male and top female finishers 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities for all ages Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends, cheering on your kids, or supporting a great cause, there's something for everyone at the Wando Warrior 5K. Come make memories, celebrate community, and help us continue this growing tradition. Challenge yourself. Support a great cause. Have fun. Unleash the Warrior Within! 💙💛 Friday Packet Pick-up: 10:00am - 6:00pm: Blue Sky Endurance, 3510 Park Avenue, Blvd. Suite 102 Saturday Race Day Schedule: 6:30am - 7:45am: Race Day Packet Pick-up & Late Registration available at the District 2 Stadium 8:00am: Pre-race stretch on the District 2 Stadium Field 8:00am: Kids Run Start 8:30am: 5K Race Start 9:00am - 10:00am: Post Race Celebration BEGINS! Join us for food trucks, jump castle, fun family fun and awards 10:00 till the afternoon - Post Celebration at ROOTED, Come celebrate a wonderful event!

On Sunday, November 8th, from 11:00AM-2:00PM, we will be hosting the 2nd annual walk in honor of our son Beckham Ace. He loved being outside and going for walks and exploring any chance he got. We would love for as many people to come together and help us celebrate his life and raise money for the Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood Foundation. It will be a perfect day for families to come and enjoy the fun! We will begin with a leisurely walk at Palmetto Islands County Park, followed by a small celebration afterwards including a bounce house, music, kids games, food trucks and of course, bubbles. Complimentary walk t-shirt deadline has been extended to Sunday, October 18th! Sign up today! All proceeds raised at the Bubbles for Beckham Memorial Walk will go directly to the SUDC Foundation, which is the leading organization worldwide that exists to raise awareness, fund research and provide resources for families who’ve lost a child suddenly and unexpectedly. Thank you for helping us raise money in Beckham’s honor. If you have been impacted by our story in any way, we would love for you and your family to come to the walk. If unable to attend, please consider making a donation in Beckham’s honor and help families like ours get answers. We know nothing will ever bring our baby boy back, but we’re determined to make a difference for Beckham. CLICK HERE to donate.

Without Limits Charleston Winter Youth Running Program December 2026 – March 2027 | Ages 7–17 The Without Limits Charleston Winter Youth Running Program is designed for young athletes who want to become stronger, more confident runners while being part of a supportive team. Our coaches provide structured, age-appropriate workouts designed to develop fitness, running skills, consistency, and confidence. Whether your athlete is new to running or already competing in races, we meet athletes where they are and help them grow. PROGRAM DETAILS Practices: Mondays & Thursdays | 5:00–6:00 PM Locations: Monday: Hampton Park AND Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Park Thursday: Mt. Pleasant Waterfront Park PROGRAM INCLUDES Two coached practices each week Age-appropriate running workouts Experienced Without Limits coaches Without Limits team shirt Athlete of the Week recognition Team events and pizza nights A fun, encouraging team environment COST: $100/month Families can register for the months that work best for them. SCHOLARSHIPS We believe every athlete should have the opportunity to be part of a team. Donations to Without Limits Charleston help provide scholarships for athletes and families with financial need. Contact Hannah@iamwithoutlimits.com if you're in need of a scholarship. Come run with us this winter!

Join us for the 4th annual Puppy Love 5K! Join the Pack for a 5K run or walk with and for your best four-legged friends. This race is 100% dog friendly for all well socialized pups on a leash. We do ask that any owners running with dogs be prepared with a pick up bag to attend to any unscheduled potty breaks on the course. Dogs are not allowed off leash at any time. You can run with a dog or without. Limit one dog per handler. 1 runner + 1 dog = $45. Minimum age for a runner with a dog is 12 years old. Kids 10 and under run free, but must be accompanied by an adult and do not receive race swag and are not officially timed. There will be awards for the top 3 male and female finishers with a dog, as well as: Best Sweetheart Squad (Valentine's theme or general costume)Best Heart Melter/Most AdorbsBest Butt WiggleGrand Master Award/Most Likely to Take a NapNovice Award/Most Enthusiastic All prizes sponsored by Dolittle’s Pet Shop. After the race, stick around for an owner/dog 100 yard Dash Race! Fastest Dog gets a prize. Be sure to check out the tennis ball field, stick crossing and squirrel overlook! The race will take place on Saturday, February 7th at 9:00am at the beautiful Palmetto Island Park in Mount Pleasant. Free park entry and parking is available in the park with your race entry. All participants will receive a race t-shirt and matching bandana for their puppy love. Please note that if you select the "10 & under free" registration category, a t-shirt is not included. To receive a t-shirt and a timing chip, participants must register as paid entrants. Hot chocolate and human and pup treats will be available post race. Share the love with your favorite furry valentine and run our Puppy Love 5K run! The event will support the Lucy Beckham Meowdog Rescue and the Charleston Animal Society. Packet Pick Up will take place at Blue Sky Endurance at 624 Coleman Blvd on Friday, February 6th from 10am - 6pm and Saturday from 8am - 8:30am at Palmetto Island Park.

In the heart of the birthplace of sweetgrass basket weaving, the Sweetgrass Half Marathon begins at the Park West Recreation Complex and winds through the picturesque Carolina Park and Darrell Creek neighborhoods. This race is run on a flat and fast course. Runner packet pickup occurs the afternoon before from 3-6p at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park, 3510 Park Ave Blvd Suite 102, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 or the morning of the race at the Park West Recreation Complex Lakeside Pavilion. Shirt Size not guaranteed for entries after Feb 1st.

Go for the Pot o' GOLD! The Catch the Leprechaun 5K is a 3.1 mile race for walkers, joggers, competitive and non-competitive runners and stroller pushers (no bikes or dogs please). We encourage everyone to dress in their best Irish/Green outfit. Prizes are awarded to top runners, age groupers and best Irish costume! The course is a USATF Certified 5K flat and fast course on pavement. Commemorative finishers medalCommemorative race t-shirtFree post race food and beverages The famous local legend Leprechaun will be on the course with plenty of shenanigans and malarkey. Any runners who beat the Leprechaun to the finish line will receive a lucky prize! The race will begin and end at Blue Sky Endurance at Park Bend at Carolina Park. The flat 5K course will take you along Park Avenue Blvd. to Darrel Creek Trail and back. There will be Pots 'o Gold for the top 3 Overall male and female finishers, top male and female Masters, top male and female Grandmasters. Separate Age Group awards for the top male and female of each of the following age groups: 14 and under, 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, 80-84, 85-89, and 90 and over. Register your team for largest team award! Other prize categories: Best Dressed DuoBest Matching GroupMost Festive St. Paddy's Day OutfitTiny but Mighty - Littlest Leprechaun Award Proceeds from this race will benefit Racers for Pacers, a local non profit that provides running chairs for individuals with disabilities who cannot run on their own. Racers for Pacers provides these individuals with the opportunity to “run” with a pacer on a regular basis and in local 5ks, 10ks or longer competitive runs throughout the Lowcountry. Come check out this scenic route and enjoy some St. Patrick's Day cheer! Frequently Asked Questions Q. Does this race award a medal to finishers? A. Yes, this year we will be awarding festive finisher medals. Q. What is the minimum age requirement and do you need a parents or guardian’s consent to participate? A. The minimum age for the 5K is 6 years, and we do need the signature of a consenting parent or guardian. No runner under the age of 10 may participate in the 5K unless accompanied by an adult. Q. Can kids run for free? A. Yes, you can register your child 10 & Under for free, but they will NOT be timed, nor will they receive a race t-shirt or and any post race swag. If you want to have your child timed and to receive all race swag, please register them as a paid participant. Q: Can I have my favorite pet/dog run with me? A: No. For the safety of the runners, no dogs will be allowed to run on the race course. Q. Can I register at packet pick up? What about on race day? Do you accept credit cards at packet pick up and/or on race day? A. Yes, there will be race day registration, but t-shirts or finisher mugs will not be guaranteed. Packet Pick Up will be at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park. Q. Can I pick up my friend’s packet? A. Yes you can. You only need the name they registered under to do so. Be sure to coordinate, we have had situations where someone picked up a packet for another and the original runner also showed up asking for their packet. Q. Is there race day packet pick-up? A. We will have packet pick up on Friday, March 12th from 10am - 6pm and also on race day from 7:30am - 8am at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park only. 3510 Park Avenue Blvd., Suite 102, Mount Pleasant. There will be no packet pickup from the Blue Sky Endurance Coleman location. Q. The shirt in my packet doesn’t fit, can I exchange it for a different size? A. If we have any extras after the race you are welcome to exchange, but if the race fills, extras for exchange are unlikely. Q. Will there be a place to leave a drop bag for the race? A. No. Q. I registered but now I can’t make it, can I get a refund or defer my registration to next year? A. There is NO RAINCHECK for this event. Your entry fee for this year’s event CANNOT be transferred to next year’s event, and there are NO REFUNDS, no exceptions. This policy stays in effect whether you are injured, have an unexpected business or family emergency, pregnancy, etc. There are NO exceptions. Seriously. You CAN donate your entry to charity, you will get a cash donation receipt. Just let us know! You can transfer your entry to another person for free before registration closes on 3/14/2026. Please contact us to do so. PLEASE NOTE that there is an immediate disqualification for anyone who runs under another person’s bib other than the person of record. Q. I left early, but it looks like I won an award. Can you mail it to me? A. No, we do not mail out awards after the race. You will be able to pick up your award at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park up to one week after the race. After one week, your prize will be donated. Q. Are baby joggers/strollers allowed? A. Yes, please be aware and stay clear of other runners. Q. Will there be a water station on the course? A. Yes, there will be a water station at the intersection of Darrell Creek Trail and Faulkner Drive. Q. Can I wear my headphones? A. We highly discourage the use of headphones in our races for your safety and the safety of your fellow runners. If you do use headphones, please keep one ear free and listen for instructions from the race monitors. Q. I’m running, can my spouse/family volunteer? A. Yes, we can use all the help we can get. They must sign up under the volunteer tab on the race registration page. Q. Will there be an after party, with food and drinks? A. Definitely and you don't want to miss it! Q. When will the race results be posted? A. Usually the same day on the race registration website. Q. What are your contingency plans for bad weather? A. See below: Rain– The event will NOT be canceled due to rain alone unless the downpour is such that athletes, police, and volunteers lose visibility making situations unsafe. If this occurs we will wait until the rain subsides and follow the same procedure listed for lightning conditions (minus the 30 minute rule). Athletes will be informed of such a change via announcements on race morning. Lightning – In the event of lightning the race will be postponed by 30 minutes every time lightning is spotted and thunder is heard within 6 miles of the event. Please note that every time lightning strikes and thunder is heard within 6 miles of the race site we must delay the start by 30 minutes.

The 12th Annual Firecracker 4 Miler will once again be held at the beautiful Laurel Hill County Park in Mount Pleasant South Carolina on July 4th, 2025!    Past years events have been a blast, and this year’s event will be even better! So come on out and celebrate your independence by running down the shaded trails of Laurel Hill County Park and after the race enjoying music, hotdogs, and cold beverage with all your friends and family. Race packets will be be on site race day morning starting at 7:30am Kids race will begin after the bulk of the 4 mile runners are in... usually around 9:45am or 10am HYDRATE!!!  It will be hot and muggy... get your fluids in before you raceEnter the park only through the Hwy 41 entrance / 1400 Highway 41, Mt. Pleasant, SC Proceeds from this event go to support Newberry College Track & Field / Cross Country  THANK YOU for your support!!