James Island Connector Run
- Date Sat 25th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Charleston, South Carolina
- Price $50.88 - $61.63
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the James Island Connector Run on Saturday, October 25, 2025, in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina! This exciting event features an 8K Run, a 5K Run, and a 5K Walk, all set against the stunning backdrop of the Ashley River and the historic downtown Charleston peninsula. Starting promptly at 8:00 AM, participants will enjoy a scenic, USATF-certified out-and-back course that promises both challenge and breathtaking views.
With a vibrant post-race festival awaiting, runners and walkers will receive finishers medals and delicious food at the finish line. The event also celebrates top finishers with awards in various categories, including age groups and a special award for the top three male and female walkers. Don’t forget to register early to secure your preferred shirt size and ensure a smooth packet pick-up experience! With free parking and convenient shuttle services from the city lot across from Stoney Field, the James Island Connector Run is set to be a fantastic day of fitness, community, and fun. Mark your calendars and join us for this extraordinary event!
With a vibrant post-race festival awaiting, runners and walkers will receive finishers medals and delicious food at the finish line. The event also celebrates top finishers with awards in various categories, including age groups and a special award for the top three male and female walkers. Don’t forget to register early to secure your preferred shirt size and ensure a smooth packet pick-up experience! With free parking and convenient shuttle services from the city lot across from Stoney Field, the James Island Connector Run is set to be a fantastic day of fitness, community, and fun. Mark your calendars and join us for this extraordinary event!
Organiser's Description
The James Island Connector Run (JICR) provides one of the most scenic race routes in the Southeast and one of the most challenging courses in the Lowcountry!
Overlooking the beautiful Ashley River and the historic downtown peninsula of Charleston, this_ _8K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Walk starts and finishes on the James Island Connector from the James Island side of the river, staying on the connector with no exit ramps. The post-race festival includes a finishers medal and food at the finish line.
The race starts at 8:00 am for all distances, runners and walkers.
AWARDS & SWAG
We will have the top finisher awards as well as 3 DEEP in all age groups and a walkers award: top 3 Male and Female walkers.
All runners and walkers receive finisher's medals.
If you register close to race day, your preferred shirt size may not be available. Register as soon as possible to ensure you receive a shirt and the preferred size. Late registrants may not receive a shirt.
PACKET PICK UP
We have TWO packet pick up options.
* Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 11 AM - 6 PM at Fleet Feet Sports (881 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt Pleasant,)
* Saturday October 25, 2025 from 6:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. at the race start (base of connector)
Race day packet pick up closes at 7:50 AM (or after the last shuttle of runners/walkers have finished picking up their packets), so we can start promptly at 8 AM. You may pick up for a friend or family member.
WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET ON THURSDAY.
COURSE INFORMATION
We use a USATF certified OUT AND BACK course that begins and ends on James Island (near Folly Rd.)
The James Island Connector will close by 6 AM and will reopen no later than 12 PM.
The City of Charleston has prohibited parking at the base of the James Island Connector. Please do not park there or at any businesses near the connector.
NEW FOR 2025: PARKING INFORMATION
Due to restrictions from the City of Charleston, Parking has moved to the city lot across from Stoney Field (300 Fishburne St. Charleston). Shuttles will run to the Folly Rd. start/finish line every 20 minutes.
Parking is FREE for runners and walkers. Our sponsors are offsetting the $10 parking fee the city is charging us.
At packet pick up or when you enter the lot, youll receive a parking placard. To comply with City of Charleston regulations, please display this on your dash.
You may use Ride Shares, Uber, or Lyft to get to the start (771 Daniel Ellis Drive, Charleston). You are also welcome to walk, run, or bike to the start if you live close nearby.
Runners and walkers should not park at the businesses near the James Island Connector.
NEW FOR 2025: SHUTTLE INFORMATION
With the City of Charleston's parking restrictions, shuttles are returning for 2025.
Shuttles will depart from the parking lot at Stoney Field (300 Fishburne St., Charleston) approximately every 20 minutes.
Shuttle times to the start line will be: 6 AM 6:20 AM 6:40 AM 7 AM 7:20 AM 7:40 AM
Shuttles from the finish will depart back to the parking lot beginning at 9 AM. The bus ride is approximately 6-7 minutes.
Overlooking the beautiful Ashley River and the historic downtown peninsula of Charleston, this_ _8K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Walk starts and finishes on the James Island Connector from the James Island side of the river, staying on the connector with no exit ramps. The post-race festival includes a finishers medal and food at the finish line.
The race starts at 8:00 am for all distances, runners and walkers.
AWARDS & SWAG
We will have the top finisher awards as well as 3 DEEP in all age groups and a walkers award: top 3 Male and Female walkers.
All runners and walkers receive finisher's medals.
If you register close to race day, your preferred shirt size may not be available. Register as soon as possible to ensure you receive a shirt and the preferred size. Late registrants may not receive a shirt.
PACKET PICK UP
We have TWO packet pick up options.
* Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 11 AM - 6 PM at Fleet Feet Sports (881 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt Pleasant,)
* Saturday October 25, 2025 from 6:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. at the race start (base of connector)
Race day packet pick up closes at 7:50 AM (or after the last shuttle of runners/walkers have finished picking up their packets), so we can start promptly at 8 AM. You may pick up for a friend or family member.
WE HIGHLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO PICK UP YOUR PACKET ON THURSDAY.
COURSE INFORMATION
We use a USATF certified OUT AND BACK course that begins and ends on James Island (near Folly Rd.)
The James Island Connector will close by 6 AM and will reopen no later than 12 PM.
The City of Charleston has prohibited parking at the base of the James Island Connector. Please do not park there or at any businesses near the connector.
NEW FOR 2025: PARKING INFORMATION
Due to restrictions from the City of Charleston, Parking has moved to the city lot across from Stoney Field (300 Fishburne St. Charleston). Shuttles will run to the Folly Rd. start/finish line every 20 minutes.
Parking is FREE for runners and walkers. Our sponsors are offsetting the $10 parking fee the city is charging us.
At packet pick up or when you enter the lot, youll receive a parking placard. To comply with City of Charleston regulations, please display this on your dash.
You may use Ride Shares, Uber, or Lyft to get to the start (771 Daniel Ellis Drive, Charleston). You are also welcome to walk, run, or bike to the start if you live close nearby.
Runners and walkers should not park at the businesses near the James Island Connector.
NEW FOR 2025: SHUTTLE INFORMATION
With the City of Charleston's parking restrictions, shuttles are returning for 2025.
Shuttles will depart from the parking lot at Stoney Field (300 Fishburne St., Charleston) approximately every 20 minutes.
Shuttle times to the start line will be: 6 AM 6:20 AM 6:40 AM 7 AM 7:20 AM 7:40 AM
Shuttles from the finish will depart back to the parking lot beginning at 9 AM. The bus ride is approximately 6-7 minutes.
Races
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8K Run
Incl. $6.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$61.63
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5K Run or Run/Walk
Incl. $5.88 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$50.88
Select this option if you plan to RUN the 5K (even if you plan to run/walk or not run the entire distance). Our 5K run has overall, masters-level, and 5-year age group awards. -
5K Walk ONLY
Incl. $5.88 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$50.88
Select this option if you plan to WALK the entire 5K (not running). Our 5K walk has awards for the top 3 male walkers and top 3 female walkers.
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