Rankings · updated October 30, 2026

Best Races in South Carolina

Ranked by composite score from public signals — no pay-to-play, ever. How scoring works →

Best 5Ks in South Carolina

  1. 1 35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk Charleston, SC Dec 2026 USATF 58.2/100
  2. 2 20th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by United Bank Myrtle Beach, SC Nov 2026 52.7/100
  3. 3 Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition Anderson, SC Nov 2026 USATF 51.6/100
  4. 4 33rd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk presented by Pawleys Island Realty Pawleys Island, SC Nov 2026 50.7/100
  5. 5 17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm Surfside Beach, SC Nov 2026 50.6/100
  6. 6 2026 Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k Greenville, SC Aug 2027 USATF 50.0/100
  7. 7 Cupid's Chase 5K Greenville Greenville, SC Feb 2027 USATF 49.0/100
  8. 8 Dog Daze 5K Columbia, SC Feb 2027 USATF 48.5/100
  9. 9 Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo Charleston, SC Feb 2027 USATF 47.8/100
  10. 10 13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K Summerville, SC Dec 2026 USATF 47.6/100
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Every ranked race in South Carolina

Composite /100 · FLD field · HST history · CRD credentials · CHR character

  1. 1 35th Annual Reindeer Run/Walk Charleston, SC Dec 2026 USATF 58.2/100
  2. 2 45th Annual YMCA Hair of the Dog Run Spartanburg, SC Jan 2027 USATF 53.1/100
  3. 3 20th Annual Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk presented by United Bank Myrtle Beach, SC Nov 2026 52.7/100
  4. 4 Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition Anderson, SC Nov 2026 USATF 51.6/100
  5. 5 33rd Annual Pawleys Island Turtle Strut 5K/8K Run/Walk presented by Pawleys Island Realty Pawleys Island, SC Nov 2026 50.7/100
  6. 6 17th Annual Surfside Beach Turkey Trot 5K presented by Maguire Law Firm Surfside Beach, SC Nov 2026 50.6/100
  7. 7 2026 Edouard Michelin Memorial 5k Greenville, SC Aug 2027 USATF 50.0/100
  8. 8 Cupid's Chase 5K Greenville Greenville, SC Feb 2027 USATF 49.0/100
  9. 9 Dog Daze 5K Columbia, SC Feb 2027 USATF 48.5/100
  10. 10 Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo Charleston, SC Feb 2027 USATF 47.8/100
  11. 11 13th Annual Cocoa Cup 5K Summerville, SC Dec 2026 USATF 47.6/100
  12. 12 Be the Buffalo Memorial Run for Digits and Needle Lexington, SC Feb 2027 USATF 47.4/100
  13. 13 Cupid Shuffle 5k Run/Walk Clemson, SC Feb 2027 USATF 46.5/100
  14. 14 14th Annual Florence Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Florence, SC Nov 2026 46.4/100
  15. 15 Bridge 2 Bridge Run Georgetown, SC Mar 2027 USATF 46.4/100
  16. 16 Back the Blue 5K & 1 Mile Westminster, SC May 2027 USATF 45.5/100
  17. 17 18th Annual Rotary Club of Little River 5K Little River, SC Nov 2026 44.7/100
  18. 18 8th Annual North Myrtle Beach Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk North Myrtle Beach, SC Nov 2026 44.6/100
  19. 19 5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson Anderson, SC Apr 2027 39.2/100

Longest-running in South Carolina

3 races we can date but haven't measured enough of to score. Oldest first. What we measure →

  1. 1 17th Annual Abbeville Rotary Club Reindeer Run Abbeville, SC Dec 2026 2010 16 years running
  2. 2 17th Annual Running of the Turkeys - 5K Run/Walk/Stroller Jog York, SC Nov 2026 2010 16 years running
  3. 3 3rd Annual Lighthouse for Life 24HR Freedom Fight in Support of Survivors of Human Trafficking Lexington, SC Oct 2026 2024 2 years running

Also listed, not yet ranked

50 races we list but haven't measured enough of to score. By date. What we measure →

  1. Boo Run 5K & Mini Monster Mile Run Duncan, SC Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  2. Cover Your Tracks Forensics 5k Run/Walk Greenville, SC Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  3. Coyote Classic 5K (CC5K) Howlween Edition Fort Mill, SC Oct 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  4. Capes & Courage: Toughest Kids Halloween Run Greenville, SC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  5. Backyard Ultra Tailgate Greenville, SC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  6. Conway Stars & Strides | Presented by Beach Automotive Conway, SC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  7. Bubbles for Beckham Memorial Walk Mount Pleasant, SC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  8. Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run North Charleston, SC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  9. Run for Her Freedom - Doors to Freedom Greenville, SC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  10. 2026 MADD 5K and Fun Run Charleston, SC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  11. Bohicket 5k and Half at Seabrook Island Seabrook Island, SC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  12. Broad River Half Marathon Run/Hike Columbia, SC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  13. 1st Annual Diamond Shores Conway Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk Conway, SC Nov 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  14. 2026 Aiken Turkey Trot and 1-Mile Fun Run Aiken, SC Nov 2026 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  15. 2026 Palmetto Peach Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K presented by Fleet Feet North Augusta, SC Nov 2026 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  16. Upstate Running Club Team - Winter Indoor Track Program Greenville, SC Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  17. 4.01K Reindeer Run Rock Hill, SC Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  18. Anderson Area YMCA Reindeer Run Anderson, SC Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  19. City of Conway Under the Lights 5k Run/Walk Conway, SC Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  20. Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K Florence, SC Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  21. Elf on the Run 5K/Walk Ridgeland, SC Dec 2026 Not yet rankedno verified data
  22. 2027 Race the Landing 5K New Years Day Pajama Run -Recycle, Reuse and Renew Charleston, SC Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  23. New Year's Day Champagne 5K Simpsonville, SC Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  24. Battle of the Run Clubs Aiken, SC Jan 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  25. Cupid's Chase 5K Charleston Charleston, SC Feb 2027 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  26. Cupid's Chase 5K Columbia Columbia, SC Feb 2027 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  27. Cupid's Chase 5K Conway Conway, SC Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  28. 2nd Annual TALI Croft State Park Off-Road Duathlon Spartanburg, SC Feb 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  29. Conquer the Rock 25k & 50k Pickens, SC Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  30. Catch the Leprechaun 5K Mount Pleasant, SC Mar 2027 USATF Not yet rankedno verified data
  31. Chase the Rainbow 5k Run/Walk Simpsonville, SC Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  32. Bunny Hop 5k & Easter Egg Hunt Run/Walk Greenville, SC Mar 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  33. Chattooga Belle Farm Wine Run 5k Long Creek, SC Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  34. AEC Touchstone Energy Run United Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids' Fun Run Aiken, SC Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  35. Azalea Festival 5k Pickens, SC Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  36. Bright Ideas 5K Moncks Corner, SC Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  37. 2Slow4Boston Marathon, Half & 50K Greer, SC Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  38. Charleston Craft Beer Half Marathon - 5K Summerville, SC Apr 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  39. Detective Mike Doty Memorial Run Rock Hill, SC May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  40. Doodle Trail 5k and 15k Pickens, SC May 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  41. Cottonmouth 8 Mile & Beerlay Greenville, SC Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  42. Buck Creek Streak 5K Trail Run (Clothing Optional) Chesnee, SC Jun 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  43. America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Anderson, SC Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  44. Carolina Reaper Challenge (13.1 - 26.2 - 50k & Relay) Greenville, SC Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  45. Freedom Run Presented by Conkrete Athletic Department Simpsonville, SC Jul 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  46. Conestee Nature Preserve 8k Run/Walk Greenville, SC Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  47. Harvest Day 5k Inman, SC Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  48. Irmo Okra Strut 5k Irmo, SC Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  49. Race4Love 2027 Beaufort, SC Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data
  50. Ville to Ville Sprint Relay Travelers Rest, SC Sep 2027 Not yet rankedno verified data