James Island Connector Run
- Date Sat 26th October 2024
- Location Charleston, South Carolina
- Price $50.88 - $61.63
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the James Island Connector Run on Saturday, October 26, 2024, in beautiful Charleston, South Carolina! This exciting event features a stunning race route that offers breathtaking views of the Ashley River and the historic downtown peninsula, making it one of the most scenic and challenging courses in the Lowcountry. Runners and walkers can choose from an 8K Run, a 5K Run, or a 5K Walk, all starting at 8:00 AM.
Participants can look forward to a lively post-race festival complete with finishers medals, delicious food, and a chance to celebrate their achievements. Awards will be presented for top finishers, with prizes for the top three in each age group and a special award for the top male and female walkers. Everyone will receive a stylish long-sleeved hoodie and finisher's medal. Don't miss out on the fun—make sure to register early for the best chance of getting your preferred shirt size! With convenient packet pick-up options and ample parking available, the James Island Connector Run is a must-attend event for runners and walkers of all levels. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness, community, and scenic beauty!
Participants can look forward to a lively post-race festival complete with finishers medals, delicious food, and a chance to celebrate their achievements. Awards will be presented for top finishers, with prizes for the top three in each age group and a special award for the top male and female walkers. Everyone will receive a stylish long-sleeved hoodie and finisher's medal. Don't miss out on the fun—make sure to register early for the best chance of getting your preferred shirt size! With convenient packet pick-up options and ample parking available, the James Island Connector Run is a must-attend event for runners and walkers of all levels. Join us for a fantastic day of fitness, community, and scenic beauty!
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 goes across 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 as well as running socks. We'll have photos of these closer to race day.
Our shirt is a long-sleeved, lightweight hoodie. 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 24, 2024 from 11 AM - 6 PM at Fleet Feet Sports (881 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt Pleasant,)
* Saturday October 26, 2024 from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. at the race start (base of connector)
Race day packet pick up closes promptly at 7:30 AM so we can start promptly at 8 AM. You can pick up for a friend or family member.
PARKING INFORMATION
We use a USATF certified OUT AND BACK course that begins and ends on James Island. We have no off ramps or shuttles. Lowes of James Island is our official parking partner, and we will have friendly volunteers to direct you on race day. The address for GPS is 770 Daniel Ellis Dr., Charleston SC 29412 (James Island).
For parking information, see Road Closures and Parking [https://www.jicrun.com/Race/JamesIslandConnectorRun/Page-15]
Overlooking the beautiful Ashley River and the historic downtown peninsula of Charleston, this_ _8K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Walk goes across 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 as well as running socks. We'll have photos of these closer to race day.
Our shirt is a long-sleeved, lightweight hoodie. 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 24, 2024 from 11 AM - 6 PM at Fleet Feet Sports (881 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt Pleasant,)
* Saturday October 26, 2024 from 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. at the race start (base of connector)
Race day packet pick up closes promptly at 7:30 AM so we can start promptly at 8 AM. You can pick up for a friend or family member.
PARKING INFORMATION
We use a USATF certified OUT AND BACK course that begins and ends on James Island. We have no off ramps or shuttles. Lowes of James Island is our official parking partner, and we will have friendly volunteers to direct you on race day. The address for GPS is 770 Daniel Ellis Dr., Charleston SC 29412 (James Island).
For parking information, see Road Closures and Parking [https://www.jicrun.com/Race/JamesIslandConnectorRun/Page-15]
Races
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8K Run
Incl. $6.63 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024
$61.63
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5K Run or Run/Walk
Incl. $5.88 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th October 2024
$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 26th October 2024
$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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