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PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 5K

This race edition

Race date
Date not confirmed for this distance
Race timezone
Timezone not confirmed
Edition status
Status not confirmed

Entry options

2027 edition

Entry options are not yet confirmed for this edition. Check the organiser before making plans.

Decision summary

PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 5K at a glance

Cut-off average pace
10:00/km

50:00 total limit divided by distance. Check gun/chip timing and intermediate limits; allow time for stops.

Typical conditions
82/100

Historical race-date favourability, not a forecast

Evidence depth
17 verified facts

Source facts available

Route details

Known course facts at a glance

Methodology →

PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 5K has known course details for its 5k race. The summary below keeps the focus on what is confirmed for the course.

Official distance
5 km
Terrain
Road
Scenery
City, Historic, Countryside, Waterfront, Coastal, Parkland

Quick answers

What runners ask first

Where can I find the PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 5K route map?

Use the official course links on this page for the organiser route page, map PDF or route download.

Official course links

Where does the PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 5K route go?

The PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 5K route starts at 244 President St, Charleston, SC 29403 (8:15 AM start; wheelchair/handcycle 8:10 AM). Underfoot, expect a road course. The setting includes city and historic. Since the 2024 (14th annual) edition the route runs entirely within the City of Charleston for the first time, an all-Charleston course.

What should runners know on race day for the PNC Bank Charleston Half Marathon 5K?

Bib mailing is offered for $19.99 (deadline mid-December); otherwise in-person packet pickup is required and there is no race-day packet pickup. Post-race party features Lowcountry fare such as shrimp and grits, boiled peanuts, beer and live music.

Race character

Scenery

  • City
  • Historic
  • Countryside
  • Waterfront
  • Coastal
  • Parkland

Atmosphere

  • Scenic Tour
  • Destination

Terrain

  • Road

Entry, logistics and records

Entry requirements

Entry status
Open entry: The held registration model is open entry and this edition is not marked sold out.
Cut-off
50 minutes (16-minute-per-mile pace).

Race day logistics

Bag drop
Bib mailing is offered for $19.99 (deadline mid-December); otherwise in-person packet pickup is required and there is no race-day packet pickup.

Access and course status

Start
244 President St, Charleston, SC 29403 (8:15 AM start; wheelchair/handcycle 8:10 AM)

Course facts

Notable features
  • Since the 2024 (14th annual) edition the route runs entirely within the City of Charleston for the first time, an all-Charleston course. Post-race party features Lowcountry fare such as shrimp and grits, boiled peanuts, beer and live music
  • One water stop at mile 2
  • runs through downtown Charleston

What are typical race-day conditions?

  • 11°CTypical temperature
  • 22 kphTypical wind
  • 3 mmTypical rainfall
  • 82Favourability /100
Typical conditions for the race date and locality, within the endurance-optimal window. These are climatological norms, not a forecast, and are shared across every distance at this event.