Charleston County Parks welcomes runners and walkers to Johns Island County Park for the annual Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon and 5K race on Saturday, October 5th. This year’s race will also feature a new Kids Dash for ages 3-7.
The spectacular course features forest trails filled to the brim with plants and wildlife. Participants will enjoy spotting wildflowers, plenty of critters, and of course the spectacular moss-draped oak trees along the park’s trails. The race course offers occasional areas of uneven terrain and varies from hard-packed trails with roots to grass. For this reason, strollers are not recommended and dogs will not be allowed on the course.
Johns Island County Park is located at 2662 Mullet Hall Road, just off River Road. The park sits on 738 acres and offers miles of trails for runners, walkers and equestrians.
Race Details
- The half marathon begins at 8 a.m. and the 5K begins at 8:15 a.m. Kids dash will begin at 8:45 a.m.
- Packet pick-up will be available on site starting at 7 a.m.
- There will be two on-course water stations, but pre-filled personal water bottles are also highly recommended.
- Bibs are required for racers and lost bib penalties will be enforced.
- The Kids Dash is an untimed event
Registration Details
- Registration is required and ends Wednesday, Oct. 2. On-site registration will not be available.
- Participants ages 3-7 may register for the Kids Dash; ages 8 and up can register for the 5K; and ages 10 and up may register for the half marathon.
- All participants under age 15 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Chaperones for half marathon participants must also be registered for and participating in the half marathon.
- To register online, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com.
For more information on the Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon and 5K, to view race course maps, or to register, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386. This event is presented by The Foot Store, Limehouse Produce, Fit Body, and Marine Warehouse Center, and hosted by Charleston County Parks.