- Start Time: 8:00 a.m.
- Start: Near Burke Middle High School, Charleston SC
244 President St., Charleston, SC
- Finish: Near North Charleston High School, North Charleston SC
1087 East Montague Ave., North Charleston, SC
- Route: The Charleston marathon is scenic 26.2-mile run that will showcase the beauty and the history of the Lowcountry, starting in downtown Charleston and ending in North Charleston. [View and Download the Course Map below]
- Course Entertainment – Music and performance groups from our local schools and community will dot the course to keep you moving!
- Aid Stations: See below for a list of marathon aid stations and their supplies (subject to change):
| Stop # |
Distance |
Aid Station Overview |
| 1 |
1.8m |
Water, Gatorade |
| 2 |
3.6m |
Water, Gatorade |
| 3 |
5.5m |
Water, Gatorade, Jelly Beans |
| 4 |
7.8m |
Water, Gatorade |
| 5 |
9.8m |
Water, Gatorade, Cola |
| 6 |
12m |
Water, Gatorade, Hammer Gels (Vanilla or Huckleberry), Bananas |
| 7 |
14.7m |
Water, Gatorade, Cola |
| 8 |
16.5m |
Water, Gatorade, Hammer Gels (Vanilla or Huckleberry), Pretzels |
| 9 |
18.1m |
Water, Gatorade |
| 10 |
20.3m |
Water, Gatorade, Hammer Gels (Vanilla or Huckleberry), Cola |
| 11 |
22.2m |
Water, Gatorade |
| 12 |
23.8m |
Water, Gatorade, Hammer Gels (Vanilla or Huckleberry), Pretzels |
| 13 |
24.7m |
Water, Gatorade, Bananas |
| 14 |
26.2m |
Water, Gatorade, Recovery Food |
- Porta-Potties: There will be porta-Potties at every Aid-Station. There will also be indoor bathrooms at the start and finish with additional Porta-Potties and hand washing stations.
- Clothing Drop: There will be a bag drop at the start, and at Aid Stations #2 & #4. You must label them clearly with your bib number and they will be available at the finish area for pick-up after the event. We cannot be responsible for any items left in the street or bags left after the event.
- Support: There will be ham radio, medical, police and EMS personnel throughout the course, as well as dozens of course volunteers keeping our participants and spectators safe!
- Time Limit: 6.5 hours – Note: All runners must finish the full marathon within the 6.5 hour time limit in order to receive an official time and a finisher’s medal. This will be strictly enforced by local authorities, for the health and safety of our participants as the course will then be opened to traffic.
Marathon Course
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Updated 1/1/13
