5K Races in South Carolina — 2026

There are 246 5K races in South Carolina scheduled for 2026. The next is the Bulldog Breakaway Twilight 5K 2026 in Charleston on June 18. South Carolina 5K races run primarily June.

Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Florence, SC Florence

5K

From $30 Closed

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35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Charleston, SC Charleston

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

From $20 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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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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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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Upstate Race Series

Thu, Dec 31 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Run Club GVL 5kTails and trailsRace for Adoption +6

From $0 Open

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Champagne 5K

Fri, Jan 1 · Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville

5kKid's Fun Run

From $4.99 Closed 50 spots left

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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 Closed

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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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The Palmetto Running Company's Daufuskie Island Marathon and Half

Sat, Jan 16 · Daufuskie Island, SC Daufuskie Island

Daufuskie Island Kids RunDaufuskie Island 1/2 MarathonDaufuskie Island Marathon

From $15 Open

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Snowbird Challenge (50k - 13.1 - 5.2 - Relay)

Sat, Jan 23 · Greenville, SC Greenville

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

From $30 Closed

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Battle of the Run Clubs

Sat, Jan 23 · Aiken, SC Aiken

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

From $0 Open

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GTC Green Valley Road Race

Sat, Feb 6 · Travelers Rest, SC Travelers Rest

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

From $30 Open

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New Foundations Home for Children - COCOA 5K

Sat, Feb 6 · Anderson, SC Anderson

New Foundations Home for Children - COCOA 5KVirtual Option

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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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 $19 Closed

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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 Columbia

Sat, Feb 13 · Columbia, SC Columbia

5KExhibitor TableGold Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Greenville

Sat, Feb 13 · Greenville, SC Greenville

5KExhibitor TableSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Conway

Sat, Feb 13 · Conway, SC Conway

5KPlatinum SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Charleston

Sat, Feb 13 · Charleston, SC Charleston

5KGold SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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The 2027 Clemson 8 Challenge - "Lest We Forget"

Sat, Feb 27 · Clemson, SC Clemson

8K (4.97 miles) Run/Walk8K (4.97 miles) Run/Walk8 Mile Run/Walk +7

From $12 Closed

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Greenville Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Greenville, SC Greenville

5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $30 Open

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Swamp Stomp 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Port Royal, SC Port Royal

Swamp Stomp 5KSwamp Stomp 5K1/4 mile kids run +1

From $5 Closed

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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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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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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 Closed

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Sham-ROCK-N-Run

Sat, Mar 20 · North Myrtle Beach, SC North Myrtle Beach

Virtual 5KVirtual 5K5K +9

From $30 Open Closing Soon

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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 Closed

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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 Virtual Country Mile 48 HourThe Country Mile (48 Hour) +1

From $15 Closed

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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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The Governor's Cup Road Race

Fri, Apr 9 · Columbia, SC Columbia

5K + 1 Mile Combo RaceMain Street MileHalf-Marathon + 1 Mile Combo Race +7

From $20 Open

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Greater Things on the Move 5K

Sat, Apr 17 · Clover, SC Clover

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

From $20 Open

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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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United Community 49th Reedy River Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Greenville, SC Greenville

5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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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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Mountains to Mainstreet Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, May 15 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Mountains to Main Street 5 KMountains to Main Street 5 KMountains to Main Street Half Marathon +1

From $25 Open

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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 Closed

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Doodle Trail 5k and 15k

Sat, May 22 · Pickens, SC Pickens

9th Annual Doodle Trail 5k10th Annual Doodle Trail 5kDoodle Trail 15k Challenge +1

From $20 Closed

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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 (7:00+) +3

From $15 Closed

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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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