Charleston County Parks invites runners and walkers to hit the trails at the annual Mullet Haul Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, April 22nd at Johns Island County Park. The race features 10K run and a 5K run or walk.
“The Mullet Haul is a trail runner’s dream with varied terrain and the picturesque backdrop of Johns Island County Park,” said Allison Foster, Charleston County Parks’ fitness and wellness manager. “There is always something new to see.”
Registration for the Mullet Haul Trail Run is open now through April 17th at CharlestonCountyParks.com. Fees are $38 for the 5K and $42 for the 10K race. There will be no race day registration. The 10K will begin at 8:30 am and the 5K will start at 8:45 am on April 22nd.
An award ceremony with food and beverages will be held immediately after the race. Water stations will be available on the course, but pre-filled, personal water bottles are highly recommended.
The Mullet Haul is for ages 10 and older. Participants ages 10-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs are not allowed, and strollers are not recommended on the course. The course offers occasional areas of uneven terrain and varies from hard-packed trails with roots to grass. Course maps are available on the race website.
The Mullet Haul is the second race in Charleston County Parks' 2023 5K trail race series. The series includes Where the Wild Things Run, Mullet Haul 5K Run/Walk, Lowcountry Trail 5K Run/Walk, and Chili 5K Run/Walk. The trail race series is open to all fitness levels and abilities.
