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Kiawah Island Marathon
Kiawah Island, United States
December 11, 2026 to December 12, 2026Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km5 km1.61 km
City RunSeaside & Coast+3
USRegional Running Calendar
Running races in South Carolina
21 verified events (5 confirmed dates) and 68 races in South Carolina with course maps and elevation profiles.
Events215 confirmed dates
Competitions68Races & courses
Distances1.6 - 160.9 kmCourse distance range
Max. Elevation Gain+4,184 m D+Course elevation profile
Selected Events
Featured Events & Highlights
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Marathon de Myrtle Beach
Myrtle Beach, United States
March 6, 2027Date confirmed
42.2 km21.1 km
Seaside & CoastNature & Off-Road+1
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Cooper River Bridge Run
Charleston, United States
April 3, 2027Date confirmed
10 km
City RunCulture & History+2
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Hell Hole Hundred
Bethera, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
160.93 km80.47 km50 km26 km+1
Lakes & PondsForest+1
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Gran Fondo Hincapie Greenville
Greenville, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
136.79 km107.83 km96.56 km24.14 km
City RunFestive+3
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Summerville Sweet Tea Half Marathon and 10k
Summerville, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Point-to-PointPublic Park+1
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Run like a Nut
Florence, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
City RunPublic Park
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Run Hard Lexington Half Marathon
Lexington, United States
Date to be announcedDate TBA
21.1 km10 km5 km
Nature & Off-RoadLakes & Ponds+1
Dates & Schedule
Race Calendar
December 2026
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2026 - Dec 12, 2026 | Kiawah Island Marathon | Kiawah Island, South Carolina, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km5 km1.61 km |
March 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 6, 2027 | Marathon de Myrtle Beach | Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, US | Road Running | 42.2 km21.1 km |
April 2027
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2027 | Cooper River Bridge Run | Charleston, South Carolina, US | Road Running | 10 km |
Date to be announced
| Date | Event | Location | Disciplines | Distances |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date to be announced | Hell Hole Hundred | Bethera, South Carolina, US | Trail Running | 160.93 km80.47 km50 km26 km |
| Date to be announced | Gran Fondo Hincapie Greenville | Greenville, South Carolina, US | Road Cycling | 136.79 km107.83 km96.56 km24.14 km |
| Date to be announced | Summerville Sweet Tea Half Marathon and 10k | Summerville, South Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run like a Nut | Florence, South Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Run Hard Lexington Half Marathon | Lexington, South Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K | North Augusta, South Carolina, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Hilton Head Island Marathon | Île de Hilton-Head, South Carolina, US | Road Running | 42 km21 km5 km |
| Date to be announced | Carolina Reaper Challenge | Anderson, South Carolina, US | Road Running | 50 km21.1 km8 km |
| Date to be announced | Hometown Half Marathon & 5k/10k - Lexington | Lexington, Kentucky, US | Road Running | 21.1 km10 km5 km |
Events by Month
Overview & Route Character
The region of South Carolina (North America, United States) is represented in the RunningCompass catalog with 21 public events and 68 individual races, including 5 events with confirmed dates for the 2026-2027 season. Core disciplines include Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Key host locations include Kiawah Island, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Bethera. Notable events in the selection include Kiawah Island Marathon, Marathon de Myrtle Beach, and Cooper River Bridge Run.
Race distances span from 1.6 km to 160.9 km, reaching up to +4,184 m of elevation gain on the most demanding courses. Every race listed for South Carolina includes an interactive MapLibre course map powered by OpenStreetMap, a high-resolution SVG elevation profile with gradient telemetry, and a direct GPX track download.
Questions & Answers
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
How many running events and races take place in South Carolina?
RunningCompass currently lists 21 verified events with 68 individual races in South Carolina. A total of 5 events have confirmed upcoming dates, while additional annual editions include full course and distance specifications. Notable events in the selection include Kiawah Island Marathon, Marathon de Myrtle Beach, and Cooper River Bridge Run.
What disciplines and race distances are offered in South Carolina?
Events in South Carolina focus on Road Running, Trail Running, and Road Cycling. Course distances range from 1.6 km entry-level races up to 160.9 km endurance challenges. Primary host cities and towns include Kiawah Island, Myrtle Beach, Charleston, and Bethera.
What is the course profile, terrain, and elevation gain like in South Carolina?
The most selective courses in South Carolina climb up to +4,184 m of positive elevation gain. Each event page provides exact altitude range, ascent (+m), descent (-m), average and maximum gradient, an interactive course map, and a downloadable GPX file.
How can I find dates and register for running events in South Carolina?
The monthly race calendar on this page groups all confirmed dates chronologically alongside annual events awaiting their next date announcement. Use the discipline, distance, and month links or switch to the interactive map view (/en/events?view=map) to inspect individual event profiles and official organizer registration links.