From the Organizer
Is it going to be hot? Yes! Are you going to die? Probably?!?! (our lawyers told us to mention that we are not responsible for injury or death) But, who cares! Come out and be a part of the hottest 5K in town! Join us for the second annual Dog Days of Summer 5K hosted at The Citadel. The race will kick off at the Citadel's rubberized track starting at 8:00am on July 18th, 2026 and run through Hampton Park. Dogs and strollers are welcome at this event.
Packet Pick-Up will take place race day and begin at 7:00AM at the Citadel Track.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
92°
Typical Low
74°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charleston Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
152,014
as of 2023
City Elevation
-4 ft
Nearest Airport
CHS
Charleston International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Coming Up
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Dog Days of Summer 5K
Jul 18, 2026