Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Enjoy 13.1, 6.2 or 3.1 miles that begins in the center of town and takes you on to our recreational running path and through some of our lovely neighborhoods ending back in the center of town where you can meet our world-famous World's Largest Sweet Tea! While running, you will enjoy the views of downtown Summerville as well as lively water stations.

The 4th annual Meatball 5K Run and 1 mile fun run is a USATF certified race through the historic district of Summerville, SC. The race begins and ends at St Paul's Summerville, SC. The event is hosted by the Summerville Italian Feast and benefits Dorchester District II Educational Foundation with proceeds helping to fund STEAM programs. Awards will be given for individuals male/female top 3 in each age category and a team award for highest participation. 5K participants will receive a t-shirt and a medal with registration. The 1 mile Fun Run participants will receive a medal.

Registration Is Open!! Start your Thanksgiving celebration early by joining the Fleet Feet crew at our 8th Annual Huffin' For The Stuffin' 5k! Create a new Thanksgiving tradition of running, walking or strolling through the beautiful Carnes Crossroads community at this family friendly event. What could be better than having fun with loved ones and giving back to our local community all while doing something healthy and active to start the day! All finishers receive a commemorative Camelback tumbler with race logo. All participants registered prior to November 16th receive a technical long sleeve shirt. Race will be capped again this year so don't wait to sign-up! Race Begins at 9 am...wear your favorite, festive, Thanksgiving attire Strollers are welcome! For the safety and comfort of all our participants please leave your furry friends at home. Proceeds from this event will go to support Dorchester Paws and Keys to Change. Packet Pick-Up: November 25th 11am-6p at Fleet Feet Carnes Crossroads (2509 N. Main Street, Suite A, Summerville) Race Day Pick-up onsite 7am-8:30am Interested in sponsorship? Contact Danielle Galluccio at danielle@fleetfeetmountpleasant.com Want to volunteer? Contact Sarah Harriman at Sarah@fleetfeetmountpleasant.com Follow Fleet Feet MountPleasant/Summerville/Carnes Crossroads on social media for exciting details to come! Facebook Instagram: fleetfeetcharleston

Registration Opens 9/15/26 Join us in welcoming Hoover Automotive Group of Summerville  as our new presenting sponsor! Hoover's commitment to supporting local families and community events makes them a perfect partner for one of Summerville’s favorite race traditions. We’re grateful for their support and can’t wait to see everyone at the starting line on 12/19/26                                                                                                                         Join us for the Cocoa Cup 5K in beautiful Summerville, SC — where the miles are fun, and the finish line is extra sweet. Dash through a festive course, earn your bragging rights, and reward yourself with a delicious cup of hot cocoa waiting just for you. Whether you’re racing for a PR or just here for the cocoa, it’s the perfect way to kick off the season with friends, family, and plenty of smiles. Let’s run, laugh, and sip our way to the coziest finish line in town!   The 5K racers will receive a ho

No Better Way to start 2027 than with a 5k! GO Race is excited to bring you The First Day 5k 2027. The race is being held in Cane Bay Plantation and is for all ages, skills, and speeds. Race starts at 9:27am. Please join us in beautiful Cane Bay for a fun, fast, 5k! Held on the community paved trail system, this flat course is perfect for beginners, experts, and even walkers, and strollers. Sorry, no pets are allowed. The Course: You'll begin in the Cane Bay Elementary School parking lot and head out onto Nexton Pkwy (with Sheriff's Deputies stationed for your safety), before hopping onto the paved multi-use trails to loop thru 2 tunnels. You'll finish where it all started, back at the elementary school. Participants will have their choice of a FREE coffee or hot cocoa and a treat as they finish. Prizes will be given to males and females 1st through 3rd overall and in the following age groups: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ PACKET PICK-UP *December 30th at Fleet Feet Carnes Crossroads 4:00PM - 6:00PM *Race Day January 1st At the Race Site 8:00AM - 9:15AM

The Shamrock Shuffle has been a hometown favorite for over twenty years. This festive run “paints” the historic town of Summerville green while raising funds to support health and wellness programs at the Y. Every dollar raised helps to do so much more for our community including teaching a child to swim, improving a senior’s quality of life, and giving cancer survivors the chance to reclaim their health. Let’s race for a happier and healthier life for all! Child care will be provided for a $10 fee per child and can be purchased during registration. Hours for care will be 7:00am-11:00am. *Due to this being a fundraiser, there are no refunds. For inclement weather, we will attempt to delay the race but will not delay more than one full hour. Packet Pick Up: Location: Downtown Summerville YMCA; 208 W Doty Ave When: *Friday, March 12th - 10:00am - 7:00pm *Saturday, March 13th - 6:30am - 7:15am Race Start Times: 1 Mile Fun Run 7:45am** 10K - 8:05am 5k - 8:20am **New this year! We have changed the fun route this year! Be sure to check out the new course map before race day.** Teams: School teams can compete by registering under your school's captain for a chance to win $300 for your media center. Cash Prizes and Awards

Experience the charm of the Lowcountry at the Charleston Craft Beer Half Marathon & 5K, hosted in Historic Summerville, South Carolina — just minutes from Charleston! Whether you’re chasing a half marathon PR or enjoying the 5K with friends, this race combines running, craft beer, and Southern hospitality for an unforgettable race-day experience. Runners will take on a scenic course through the beautiful streets of Summerville before celebrating at the finish line with a Craft Beer Festival featuring local and regional breweries, live music, food, and plenty of post-race fun. Run. Celebrate. Experience the Lowcountry. Come for the race. Stay for the beer, the celebration, and everything Charleston has to offer. Race Start Times: The Half Marathon & 5K, starts and finishes at Hutchinson Square - 102 S. Main St., Summerville, SC 29483 Saturday, May 1, 2027 7:00 AM – HALF MARATHON 7:05 AM - 5K 8:30 AM - 11:00 AM AWARDS CEREMONY Start/Finish: Runners and walkers start at 7:00 AM at Hutchinson Square. You will start and finish uphill...ugh! We ask everyone to be near the Start Line by 6:45 AM. You must wear your Bib Number to be allowed on the race course. DO NOT STOP AT FINISH LINE - KEEP MOVING ONTO PACK SQUARE PARK! Finish Festival will be in Hutchinson Square from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food, refreshments and fun to be had by all! BRING YOUR OWN WATER TO THE START. We will have water bottles for you AFTER the race. What do I get for participating? Besides running in one of the most beautiful places on the East Coast; Finisher Shirt (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)Pint Glass and Can Coozie for the first 500 Half Marathon registrantsIncredible Finisher Medals (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)FREE BeerLive Music Entertainment PACKET PICK UP: Friday, April 30th, 2027; 2:00PM – 7:00PM TBD WILL CALL PACKET PICK UP (for those who purchased it only) Race Day - 6:00am-6:45am *Located at the Yellow Craft Beer Half Marathon Tent at Hutchinson Square. COURSE: The 13.1 Half Marathon and 5K begins and ends near Hutchinson Square and runs through a scenic course through the beautiful streets of Summerville before celebrating at the finish line with a Craft Beer Festival featuring local and regional breweries, live music, food, and plenty of post-race fun. If you're a runner, this is the one to run! Half Marathon Course 5K Course PACERS: We are currently looking into getting pacers together. The pace groups will be 1:35, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, and 2:45. You do not need to sign up for a group, just show up to the start line and look for the pacer signs. If you are interested in being a Pacer, please email info@sisuevents.com TIMING: We have partnered with SVE Timing Services to time this year’s event using RM Timing Systems. All Half Marathon and 5K participants will be timed and will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up. If you have questions with results, please email Scott@svetiming.com T-SHIRTS: Every participant will be guaranteed a runners tech shirt that signed up before April 15th. You will have a choice between a men’s or women’s cut shirt. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration. NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS! VIRTUAL RUNNER: Couldn’t get into the race this year or you couldn’t make it to the race? Maybe the time limit for the course closure is an issue for you. We have you covered…VIRTUAL RUNNER! See Details HERE DIVISIONS: Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+. AWARDS: We want to support the local businesses for awards. Top 3 Males and Females Overall in all 3 races will receive awards. Top 1 Male and Females in all divisions for the half, 10K, and 5k will receive awards. Claiming Awards: Awards will be given and called out during the awards ceremony around 10am. We do NOT ship unclaimed awards. NOTE: Sisu Events reserves the right to add/delete categories and awards prior to race based on participation. REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS: Registration fees are non-refundable. Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years. There will be no deferrals. You will be able to transfer into the Virtual Event up until April 15th, 2027. TIME LIMITS: There is a 3:00 hour time limit in the Half Marathon. In order to comply with the agreement with the City of Summerville, streets comprising the route must be reopened to vehicular traffic on a set schedule. If you feel unsafe or the police have to leave their post for an emergency, you will be allowed to run on the sidewalks to finish. Use your own judgement and be safe. DOGS AND STROLLERS: While we LOVE dogs and LOVE kids, for your safety Dogs and Strollers will NOT be allowed for this event. MEDICAL/FIRST AID: Should you need medical attention at the finish line, let a volunteer know and you’ll be escorted to the ambulance located very close to the finish line. Announcements can always be made at the DJ booth as well. Any life threatening problems should call 911. WATER STOPS/PORTOS: Water and portos will be provided throughout the run roughly every 2 miles. We will provide a water bottle at the finish line AFTER the race. DO NOT get a water bottle before the race or there will not be any available to the rest of the runners. Portos will be set up in Hutchinson Square at the start/finish area. WEATHER POLICY: Races are held, rain or shine, unless Sisu Events determines that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Sisu Events and local law enforcement officials. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather, there will be neither refunds nor transfers. This position is consistent with USA Track & Field recommendations and with the protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of running. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, Sisu Events reserves the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race. PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION: Many hotels are in walking distance to and from downtown Summerville. The beginning of the race is steps from Hutchinson Square. Downtown Parking Information POST RACE EXPO: DO NOT STOP AT FINISH LINE - KEEP MOVING ONTO PACK SQUARE PARK! Finish Festival will be in Hutchinson Square from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon. Join us for entertainment, vendors, food (pre-packaged food for sanitary purposes), refreshments and fun to be had by all! ENTERTAINMENT: We are excited to have LIVE music at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!

Ville to Ville is going Coastal! After eight years of running in the Upstate & Western NC, we are adding a new one-day team running relay in the Lowcountry!  Registration Update: We have just under 40 team spots available! The Ville to Ville Coastal Relay celebrates the South Carolina Lowcountry, spanning roughly 70 miles from Summerville to Mount Pleasant. Teams will wind through historic Charleston, barrier islands, and marshland before finishing with a scenic view of the Cooper River. The inaugural Ville to Ville Coastal Relay kicks off on October 17, 2026. The first wave of teams will depart from Summerville, SC, at 5:00 am, with additional flights scheduled throughout the morning to begin their journey across the Lowcountry.   Each team of three to six runners will complete 12 relay legs, spanning 3–9 miles each, and will be supported by their own race vehicle, which will shuttle runners to and from designated transition points along the course. By late afternoon, teams will c