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PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon

Name: Charleston Half Marathon 2026
Uploaded: 2026-02-02
Description: The half marathon starts on President Street in Charleston and finishes at RiverDogs Stadium, with a 5K and a free youth marathon also held. A full marathon is not currently offered.

The city you want to run becomes your next trip.

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Race date in 117 days: Jan 30, 2027 Sat
City · Distance: Charleston · 21.1km · 5km
Entry fee: Fee TBDVaries by event and entry period
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D-day as of Oct 5, 2026

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Why you dream of this race

THE DREAM

ABOUT THE RACE

A day you'll remember,
long past the finish line.

The half marathon starts on President Street in Charleston and finishes at RiverDogs Stadium, with a 5K and a free youth marathon also held.

A full marathon is not currently offered.

The road to your own record

Picture the course in advance
and find the pace that fits you.

When the city cheers

Streets lined with cheers, runners all around.
You'll be part of that scene.

The trip that follows the run

Take it slow with the finish still in you,
and meet the city all over again.

Stories from those who ran it first.

From the joy of finishing to the tough moments — read what runners wrote themselves.

Race reports: 3

JenyRan in 2019

“I would definitely would run the half again, not sure about the full.”

Jeny spoke positively about the beautiful first half through downtown and the spectator support at the 2019 Charleston race. She said that there were fewer participants in the second half, the waterfront section became narrow, course was flat, and aid station were about 2 miles apart. She said she would like to run half marathon again but was hesitant about full marathon.

Read the original on FindMyMarathon

BethanyRan in 2017

“A great race in a great town!”

Bethany combined the 2017 Charleston half marathon with a trip. She said the expo was small but easy to get around, and it was convenient to be able to walk from her hotel to the start. She recorded that course passed along the waterfront and through downtown, with plenty to see at the beginning and end, while the middle section was flat and monotonous. Shrimp and grits, beer, fruit and juice were provided after the finish.

Read the original on Eighteen Almonds

zonykelRan in 2013 · Finish time 1:50:20

“I ran the Half.”

The author ran the Charleston half marathon, experiencing a flat course, cold weather, aid stations, and enthusiastic support, and finished in 1:50:20, close to the 1:50 goal.

Read the original on RunningAHEAD

We translated a short line from each public race report and summarized the experience. Finish times are as stated by the author, and past editions may differ from this year's weather and operations.

See it on video,
feel it through their stories.

Preview the course and read what runners who went before you wrote.

Finisher vlog

ZackZPOV · Finisher vlog

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This may be from a past edition. Check the organizer for this year's course and operations.

The way in that fits you

YOUR ENTRY

How to reach the start line —
start with what fits you.

Here are the ways to enter and what each requires.
Check the organizer's page for whether entries are open.

We'll fill this in once the official entry rules are out.

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From the start line to the finish

RACE WEEK

The 21.1km I'll run

Know the course and time limit, and race day comes into focus.

From the 2026 edition

Runners start · local timeFrom 07:00

Time limitHalf marathon: 3 hours 15 minutes

Event	Start
Half21.0975km	07:00
5K5km	08:15

START

244 President St, Charleston, SC

Start · Google Maps

Cut-off
6 hours

A USATF-certified half marathon through Charleston's historic downtown in South Carolina, with PNC Bank serving as the title sponsor.

Course takes runners past Rainbow Row, the landmark stretch of brightly colored townhouses;

Charleston City Market, a symbol of the historic district;

and the Gaillard Center, as well as views along the Ashley River, cobblestone streets, and the harbor.

The course once included sections outside Charleston's city limits, but from the 2024 race onward it was redesigned so that,

for the first time in the event's history, the entire course stays within the City of Charleston.

Race proceeds go to Charleston-area nonprofit Engaging Creative Minds,

supporting arts and cultural programs and educational initiatives that connect STEM professionals with K-12 schools.

A 5K and a free youth marathon are also held on the same day alongside half marathon, making the event suitable for families as well.

Organizer: Engaging Creative Minds
Typical race-season temperature: around 0°C (33°F): Long sleeves + a throwaway layer for the start

Participant benefits

Timing chip

Water stations

Finisher medal

Event T-shirt

To the start line,
step by step.

Pick up your bib, check your wave.
So on race morning, you can just run.

From the 2026 edition

Pick up your bib at the expo

By mail or on race day at the Finish Line Festival (RiverDogs Stadium/The Joe, until noon)
By mail or on race day at the Finish Line Festival (RiverDogs Stadium/The Joe, until noon)

Stations & transport near the venue

Getting to the start

No subway/rail station nearby (Charleston has no metro/light rail)

The start is at 244 President St (Burke High School), Charleston, SC.

The nearest paid parking is Hagood Lot (333 Fishburne St, $5, fills by around 6:30 am);

after that, use 99 WestEdge Garage or Bee Street Garage.

Uber/Lyft drop-off is recommended at Line St & President St. The date is confirmed as Saturday, January 30, 2027, via multiple sources.

Getting to the finish

No subway/rail station nearby

The finish is at RiverDogs Stadium, 360 Fishburne St, Charleston, SC.

The same parking garages (99 WestEdge, Bee Street) serve the finish area;

Uber/Lyft drop-off is at Fishburne St & Ashley St.

Road closures

A separate Detours & Road Closures page is available

More details

No organizer shuttle bus service was found;

access is via paid parking lots/garages or rideshare.

Source · checked Aug 22, 2026

READY TO RUN

From race morning to after the finish.

Your start time, fuel and bag drop.
Know them ahead and the run feels easier.

Start line is held at 244 President St, with the start and finish only a block apart, making transfers relatively short.

The start is around 7:00 a.m., and the time limit is reportedly 6 hours.

Entry fees ranged from $60 to $130 in the previous year, increasing in stages depending on when you registered.

If you can no longer participate,

you can defer your registration to the following year's race for a $20 fee from October 1 through January 22 of the following year.

Bib mailing is available;

otherwise, collect it with your shirt and finisher medal at the 'finish Festival' near the finish on race day.

This finish Festival, held at Riverdogs Stadium (The Joe), is open to participants and spectators until noon.

Times are local to Charleston. Check the latest official information before the race.

A trip built around the race

STAY A LITTLE

MAKE IT A RUNTRIP

The race is one day,
the trip can be longer.

From a hotel that makes race morning easy,
to the meals and views you'll enjoy with the medal on.

Accommodation · 501m

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Guesthouse Charleston SOUTH 105 5

Accommodation · 499m

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Time for you, before and after the finish

Eating well is part of the tripA meal before the race, a dinner to celebrate the finish.View on map Seeing Charleston with the medal onThe city you ran — this time, a little slower.View on map

TRAVEL ESSENTIALS

Trip prep too,
light and in one place.

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RUN TOGETHER

With runners who dream of
the same start line.

Be the first runner
Leave this room's first post

Charleston runners' room

FAQ

When does PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 2027 take place?

It takes place on Sat, January 30, 2027 in Charleston, SC, United States.

How much is the PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 2027 entry fee?

From $55, depending on the event and registration period.

What is the time limit for PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 2027?

Half marathon: 3 hours 15 minutes. (From the 2026 edition)

What distances does PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 2027 offer?

Half · 5K. (From the 2026 edition)

What time does PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 2027 start?

The race starts at 07:00. (From the 2026 edition)

Where does PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 2027 start?

244 President St, Charleston, SC. (From the 2026 edition)

What are the PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 2027 cut-off times?

6 hours. (From the 2026 edition)

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PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon

About PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon — what makes it special

A day you'll remember,long past the finish line.

The road to your own record

When the city cheers

The trip that follows the run