Running Races in South Carolina — 2026

There are 321 running races in South Carolina in 2026 across 90 cities. The next upcoming race is the Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk - Columbia, SC in Columbia on September 4. Popular distances include 5K races, 10K races, half marathons.

Kiawah Island Marathon

Fri, Dec 11 · Kiawah Island, SC Kiawah Island

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

From $0 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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Hartness Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 5KHalf Marathon RelayHalf Marathon

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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Ugly Sweater 5K

Sat, Dec 12 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Road Ugly Sweater 5KBest Dressed Pet

From $5 Open

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35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 12 · Charleston, SC Charleston

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

From $20 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 Relay Team +3

From $40 Open

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Rockin Around Broadway | Presented by Beach Automotive

Sat, Dec 19 · Myrtle Beach, SC Myrtle Beach

Road Rockin Around Broadway 5K

From $32.5 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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Tacky Sweater 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Dec 19 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road Tacky Sweater 5k

From $10 Open

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Upstate Race Series

Thu, Dec 31 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road Run Club GVL 5kTiming Invoice (Firecracker Frolic 5k)Walk it OWT 5k +7

From $0 Open

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Resolution Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 2 · Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville

Ultra 9 Hour3 Hour6 Hour

From $20.26 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 $19 Open 100 spots left

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Memory Lane 30 Hour Endurance Run (Bell Lap)

Sat, Jan 9 · Anderson, SC Anderson

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Race for the Grasshopper 5K

Sat, Jan 9 · Gaffney, SC Gaffney

Road 5K

From $25 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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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 Closing Soon

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Battle of the Run Clubs

Sat, Jan 23 · Aiken, SC Aiken

OCR 1 Mile Adult (18+) - "Steeplechase" Course5k10k +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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Ice Breaker 8K Run/Walk

Sat, Jan 30 · Piedmont, SC Piedmont

Trail Ice Breaker 8K Run

From $25 Open 100 spots left

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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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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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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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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 $16 Open 100 spots left

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Cupid's Chase 5K Greenville

Sat, Feb 13 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 5KGold SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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LOVE Indian Land 5K

Sat, Feb 13 · Indian Land, SC Indian Land

Road 5K5K (Junior)

From $30 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Columbia

Sat, Feb 13 · Columbia, SC Columbia

Road 5KSilver SponsorGold Sponsor +3

From $40 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 Conway

Sat, Feb 13 · Conway, SC Conway

Road 5KBronze SponsorSilver Sponsor +3

From $40 Open

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Cupid's Chase 5K Charleston

Sat, Feb 13 · Charleston, SC Charleston

Road 5KPlatinum SponsorGold 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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Greenville Half Marathon & 5K

Sat, Feb 27 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 5K5KHalf Marathon +1

From $35 Open

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

Sat, Feb 27 · Seneca, SC Seneca

Road 5k Run/Walk1 Mile Walk /RunCat's Meow Sponsorship +2

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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The Champions Run for Special Children

Sat, Mar 6 · Anderson, SC Anderson

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

From $0 Open

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Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k

Sat, Mar 6 · Pickens, SC Pickens

Trail Bear Crawl 25kBear Crawl 25kFoothills 50K +1

From $40 Open

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Sassafras 8 Mile Run/Walk

Sun, Mar 7 · Sunset, SC Sunset

Road Sassafras Struggle (8mi)Sassafras Struggle (8mi)

From $30 Open 100 spots left

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The Silos St Patricks Day 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Easley, SC Easley

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

From $20 Open

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Bridge 2 Bridge Run

Sat, Mar 13 · Georgetown, SC Georgetown

Road 1 Mile Kids Fun Run5K5K +4

From $10 Open

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Catch the Leprechaun 5K

Sat, Mar 13 · Mount Pleasant, SC Mount Pleasant

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

From $10 Open

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The Pint Station Shamrock 5k

Sat, Mar 13 · Easley, SC Easley

Road 5k run

From $25 Open

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Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 13 · Simpsonville, SC Simpsonville

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

From $19 Open 100 spots left

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Sham-ROCK-N-Run

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

Virtual Virtual 5K5KVirtual 5K +9

From $30 Open

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Bunny Hop 5k & Easter Egg Hunt Run/Walk

Sat, Mar 27 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 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

Virtual Kids Fun Run & Easter Egg HuntThe Virtual Country Mile 48 HourThe 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

Road 5k5k

From $25 Open

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The Governor's Cup Road Race

Fri, Apr 9 · Columbia, SC Columbia

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

From $20 Open

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United Community 49th Reedy River Run

Sat, Apr 17 · Greenville, SC Greenville

Road 5K5K10K +1

From $30 Open

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