5K Races in South Carolina — 2026

There are 206 5K races in South Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Columbia, SC in Columbia on September 4. South Carolina 5K races run primarily September through August.

City of Conway Under the Lights 5k Run/Walk

Wed, Dec 9 · Conway, SC Conway

5k Run/Walk

From $25 Open Closing Soon

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Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Florence, SC Florence

5K

From $30 Open

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Jingle All The Way 5k

Sat, Dec 12 · Beaufort, SC Beaufort

Jingle All The Way 5k

From $30 Open

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Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Ugly Sweater 5KBest Dressed Pet

From $5 Open

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35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Charleston, SC Charleston

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

From $20 Open

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Rockin Around Broadway | Presented by Beach Automotive

Sat, Dec 19 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

Rockin Around Broadway 5K

From $32.5 Open

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Tacky Sweater 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 19 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Tacky Sweater 5k

From $10 Open

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13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K

Sat, Dec 19 · Summerville, SC Summerville

13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K Run

From $45 Closed

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Upstate Race Series

Thu, Dec 31 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Run Club GVL 5kTails and trailsWalk it OWT 5k +7

From $0 Open

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First Day 5k

Fri, Jan 1 · Summerville, SC Summerville

5K Virtual5K Run/Walk

From $35 Closed

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Hare of the Dog 2 Mile Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville

Hare of the Dog 2 Mile

From $19 Open 100 spots left

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Race for the Grasshopper 5K

Sat, Jan 9 · Gaffney, SC Gaffney

5K

From $25 Open

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Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K

Sat, Jan 16 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Greenville Journal Run Downtown 5K

From $28 Open

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New Foundations Home for Children - COCOA 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Virtual OptionNew Foundations Home for Children - COCOA 5K

From $35 Closed

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Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle

Sat, Feb 6 · Lexington, SC Lexington

5K - Run

From $35 Open

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Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk

Sat, Feb 6 · Mount Pleasant, SC Mount Pleasant

Puppy Love 5K Run/Walk

From $40 Open

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Dog Daze 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Dog Daze 5K

From $35 Closed

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Super Cannoli Sunday 5K

Sun, Feb 7 · Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville

5k Run/Walk (FREE Beer & Cannoli)

From $15 Closed

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Lovers Lane 2 Mile & Relay

Fri, Feb 12 · Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville

Lovers Lane 2 Mile (Solo and/or Relay)

From $16 Open 100 spots left

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Cupid's Chase 5K Columbia

Sat, Feb 13 · Columbia, SC Columbia

5KBronze SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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LOVE Indian Land 5K

Sat, Feb 13 · Indian Land, SC Indian Land

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

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

From $40 Open

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Cupid Shuffle 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Feb 13 · Clemson, SC Clemson

Cupid Shuffle 5k Run/Walk

From $25 Closed

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Cupid's Chase 5K Charleston

Sat, Feb 13 · Charleston, SC Charleston

5KPlatinum SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Conway

Sat, Feb 13 · Conway, SC Conway

5KExhibitor TablePlatinum Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Greenville

Sat, Feb 13 · Greenville, SC Greenville

5KExhibitor TableGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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

Sat, Feb 27 · Seneca, SC Seneca

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

From $25 Open

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The Champions Run for Special Children

Sat, Mar 6 · Anderson, SC Anderson

1 Mile Fun Run1 Mile Fun RunThe Champions Run for Special Children +1

From $0 Open

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True to the Brew 5K

Sat, Mar 6 · Columbia, SC Columbia

True To The Brew 5kTrue To The Brew 5k

From $35 Closed

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Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 13 · Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville

Chase the Rainbow 5k run/walkChase the Rainbow 5k run/walk

From $19 Open 100 spots left

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The Silos St Patricks Day 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Easley, SC Easley

The Silos St. Patricks Day 5kThe Silos St. Patricks Day 5k

From $20 Open

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Leprechaun Dash 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

5k5k5k (NO MEDAL/SWAG)

From $33 Closed 25 spots left

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Catch the Leprechaun 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Mount Pleasant, SC Mount Pleasant

Post Race After Party/Non-Runners OnlyPost Race After Party/Non-Runners OnlyCatch the Leprechaun 5K +3

From $10 Open

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Pi Run

Sun, Mar 14 · Greenville, SC Greenville

5k Run - Greenville3.14k Run - Statewide (Virtual)3.14k Run - Statewide (Virtual) +5

From $15 Closed

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Bunny Hop 5k & Easter Egg Hunt Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 27 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Bunny Hop 5k Run/Walk

From $19 Open 100 spots left

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The Country Mile 48 Hour - Run/Walk

Fri, Apr 2 · Slater-Marietta, SC Slater-Marietta

Kids Fun Run & Easter Egg HuntThe Country Mile (48 Hour)The Country Mile (48 Hour) +1

From $15 Open

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Chattooga Belle Farm Wine Run 5k

Sat, Apr 3 · Long Creek, SC Long Creek

5k5k

From $25 Open

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Greater Things on the Move 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Clover, SC Clover

Greater Things on the Move 5KGreater Things on the Move 5KGreater Things on the Move 5K

From $20 Open

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5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson

Sat, Apr 17 · Anderson, SC Anderson

Run for Recovery 1 Mile Fun RunRun for Recovery 1 Mile Fun RunRun for Recovery 5K +1

From $10 Closed

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Walk IT OWT 5k Run / Walk

Sat, Apr 17 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Walk It Owt 5k Run WalkWalk It Owt 5k Run Walk

From $30 Closed

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Spartanburg Run for Babies 5k

Sat, Apr 17 · Spartanburg, SC Spartanburg

5K Run5K Run

From $20 Closed

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RC and Moonpie Downhill Mile

Sat, Apr 17 · Clemson, SC Clemson

1 Mile (fun wave / untimed)1 Mile (competitive wave)1 Mile (fun wave / untimed) +1

From $18.89 Closed

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Bright Ideas 5K

Sat, Apr 24 · Moncks Corner, SC Moncks Corner

Bright Ideas 5KBright Ideas 5K

From $35 Open

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Azalea Festival 5k

Sat, Apr 24 · Pickens, SC Pickens

Azalea Festival 5k Run and WalkAzalea Festival 5k Run and Walk

From $20 Open

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Back the Blue 5K & 1 Mile

Sat, May 8 · Westminster, SC Westminster

Fun Run 1 MileFun Run 1 MileBack the Blue 5k Run/Walk +1

From $10 Closed

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Lexington Health Heart & Sole Women's Five Miler

Sat, May 15 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Women's 3.4 Mile Fitness WalkWomen's 3.4 Mile Fitness WalkWomen's 5-Mile Run/Walk +1

From $35 Open

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The Downville Mile

Sat, May 29 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Downville Mile (5:30 to 7:00)Downville Mile (Elite Race 5:30 & Under)Downville Mile (5:30 to 7:00) +3

From $15 Open

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GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile

Mon, May 31 · Greenville, SC Greenville

GTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower MileGTC Memorial Day - Honor Tower Mile

From $20 Open

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The Big Run Columbia

Wed, Jun 2 · Irmo, SC Irmo

The Big Run

From $15 Open 100 spots left

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Red White & Brew 5k Run/Walk

Fri, Jul 2 · Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville

Red White & Brew 5k Run/WalkRed White & Brew 5k Run/Walk

From $19 Open 100 spots left

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