Charleston Collegiate School (CS) today announced their 10th annual Fall Festival at Kiawah River, featuring the Run Like the Devil 5K and Fun Run, will be held on Saturday, October 19th, from 9 am to 2 pm. Families and friends are invited to enjoy a vendor village full of local makers and goods, classic fall festival games, live music, beer and wine, food trucks, and more. The 5K race is chip-timed. Pets are welcome and must be leashed at all times.
With more than 2,000 acres, Kiawah River offers Fall Festival attendants and race participants unmatched views of the season-changing leaves in the Lowcountry. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public. Attendees are asked to RSVP online prior to the event.
Check-in for the Run Like the Devil race opens at 9 am, with the 5K Trail Run starting at 10 am and the Fun Run at 12 pm. All proceeds support the Charleston Collegiate School’s annual fund. Pre-registration is required to participate in the Run Like the Devil 5K and Fun Run. Register by October 4th to secure your t-shirt. Registrations received after October 6th are not guaranteed a t-shirt.
- General Admission/CCS Fall Festival Attendee Only - FREE
- 5K Run/walk - $50
- 1K Fun Run - $25
- Lazy Devil! Buy a Race Day t-shirt & Support CCS - $35
Lori Atkinson, Head of Development at CCS shares, “Charleston Collegiate School is thrilled to invite our community and partners to join us for the 10th Annual Run Like the Devil 5K and Fall Festival at Kiawah River! This event not only brings us together for a day of fun and camaraderie, but it also plays a vital role in supporting our school’s mission. With all proceeds benefiting CCS’s Annual Fund, Run Like the Devil is essential in sustaining our operational budget and helping us continue to provide an exceptional education for our students. We can’t wait to see everyone there!"
Registration is now live. For additional information and to register, visit the ticket website here.
"The 10th Annual Run Like the Devil 5K and Fall Festival is a wonderful tradition that highlights the spirit of our Charleston Collegiate community," shares Andy Gyves, Head of School. "We are incredibly grateful for the support of our families, friends, and partners, whose participation directly impacts the success of our students. This event not only benefits our operational budget but also reinforces the close-knit, collaborative culture that makes CCS such a special place. We look forward to celebrating with everyone at Kiawah River and continuing to build on this great tradition."
To get involved as an event partner or donate, contact Lori Atkinson at latkinson@