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7 races across the Lowcountry that should be on your radar
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Bookmark these seven races happening across the Lowcountry this year. | Photo provided by Cooper River Bridge Run
Did you know? Charleston’s iconic, early-April Cooper River Bridge Run is the third largest 10k in the country.

Whether you were one of the 38,000+ runners participating (and now have the running bug) or were watching from the sidelines (and want to get out there next year), we’re keeping the pace going by sharing seven other races happening around CHS this year to start training for (plus tips on how to get started).
  • Race the Landing 5k | May 11 and May 25 | 7 p.m. | Charles Towne Landing, 1500 Old Towne Rd. | $40 | 5k race for adults + children 12 and under.
  • 20th Annual Moms’ Run | May 13 | 7-11 a.m. | Philip Simmons High School, 3080 River Village Dr., Charleston | $35 | Postpartum Support Charleston’s 5k race in support of families suffering from maternal mental illness.
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The 20th Annual Moms’ Run is happening this May.

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Photo by @ppdsupportschs

  • Charleston RiverDogs: Run Charlie Run 5k | June 4 | 3 p.m. | Joseph P. Riley Jr. Park | $50 | Race registration includes an e-ticket to the RiverDogs vs. Augusta Greenjackets game.
  • IOP Beach Run | July 29 | 8 a.m. | The Windjammer, 1008 Ocean Blvd., Isle of Palms| $30 | 5k/10k run and 5k walk + youth fun runs along the beach at Isle of Palms.
  • Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon | October 7 | 8 a.m. | Johns Island County Park | $38+ | 5k run/walk and half marathon under the moss-draped oaks at Johns Island County Park.
  • Veterans Day 5k | November 12 | 9 a.m. | The Citadel Alumni Center | $30 ($10 for veterans + active military) | 5k run/walk with proceeds supporting local Veterans.
  • 45th Annual Kiawah Island Marathon and Half Marathon | December 9 | 8 a.m | $15-$120 | West Beach Conference Center, Kiawah Island | Start training now to run 13.1 or 26.2 miles around Kiawah Island’s West Beach Village.
Ready to lace up and start training? We spoke to Dr. Joshua Lamb MD, foot, knee, and ankle surgeon with Roper St. Francis Healthcare, to get expert advice on how to best train for a race before you hit the ground running.
P.S. — There’s also a wheelchair race at the Bridge Run, and we cheered on from the sidelines this year.
 
Poll
 
What type of race are you training for this year?
A. None (hey, at least I’m honest)
B. 5k (3.1 miles)
C. 10k (6.2 miles)
D. Half-marathon (13.1 miles)
E. Marathon (26.2 miles)
 
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Events
 
Active
  • Sunset Moonrise Beach Walk | Friday, May 5 | 7:30-9 p.m. | Folly Beach County Park | $9 | Join a naturalist for a stroll on the beach and watch the sunset + moonrise.
  • Starlight Yoga | Thursday, May 11 | 7:30 p.m. | Johns Island County Park | $10 | A yoga class open to all fitness levels + led under the stars and moonlight.
Wellness
  • Zibby Retreat | April 28-30 | Charleston, SC | $300+ | A 3-day retreat featuring Zibby Books author panels, group yoga, walking tours, and more.
  • Community Skin Cancer Screening | Wednesday, May 24 | 5133 Rivers Avenue, North Charleston | Free | Sunny spring days are here. Get a free skin cancer screening + learn how to protect your skin with the professionals at Roper St. Francis Healthcare.
Sports
Outdoors
 
Active
 
3 wellness events on our radar this month
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Charleston offers many ways to get active in May. | Photo by @chasmoves
Spring in Charleston 🤝 outdoor events:
  • Cast Off Fishing Tournament | May 13 | 6 a.m.-2 p.m. | Mount Pleasant Pier | Prizes given in adult + youth categories.
  • Bridge Adventure Ride | May 15 | 11 a.m. | A group bike ride in celebration of Charleston Move’s progress on the new Ashley River bike and pedestrian bridge.
  • Charleston Sprint Triathlon Series | May 21 | James Island County Park | $66+ | The first of a five-series race featuring a 600-yard swim, 12-mile bike ride, and 5k run.
 
News Notes
 
Announced
  • Widespread Panic, Chris Stapleton, Counting Crows + more: The star-studded lineup was recently announced for the 2023 Roper St. Francis Healthcare Concert Series at Credit One Stadium, kicking off May 5. Bonus: Studies show that listening to music can lower blood pressure, heart rate, and even stress hormones in the body.
Development
  • Looking for new ways to move? A 21,000+ square-foot Planet Fitness is coming to Moncks Corner, and Modern Movement Yoga studio is being developed in the Point Hope community. Opening dates are TBD. (Post and Courier)
  • ICYMI, the City of North Charleston announced the groundbreaking of a new sports complex to replace the Danny Jones Athletic Complex. The new facility will have a pool, tennis courts, a gym, roller rink, and a multi-purpose field. (WCSC)
Open
Older Adults
  • Older Americans Month in May promotes flexible thinking about aging + the benefits of inclusion and independence for seniors. These Charleston Senior Centers make it easy for our community of older adults to stay active + social.
Stat
  • According to the American Heart Association, each year 350,000+ people suffer a cardiac arrest outside of the hospital, and only about 10% of these people survive. You can help change those odds by learning the lifesaving skill of CPR. Find a Hands-Only CPR Course near you.
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