
From the Organizer
The Charleston Winter Series is the fundraiser for Charleston Parks and Recreation to fund youth programs. Thank you for your support!
Three Races to Earn your Hoodie! All on Sundays, All from UC Pharmacy School Parking Lot, all at 2PM.
5K - December 13, 2026
8K - January 17, 2027
10K - February 21, 2027
$90.00 for entire Series (to earn Hoodie!) Students $30.00 for entire Series (also earns Hoodie!)
Individual races $40.00 (no Hoodie)
Medals for Age group winners 10 yr age groups
AGE GROUPS
10 and under
11-14
15-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Live Registration at each race is available 1 hour before race time.
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
48°
Typical Low
30°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Charleston Yeager Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
47,918
as of 2023
Elevation
600 ft
Nearest Airport
CRW
Yeager Airport · 2 mi
Major Hub
CMH
John Glenn Columbus International Airport · 133 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
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Charleston Winter Series, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
188
Days to train
Coming Up
Childhood Language Center's Firecracker 5K Run/Walk
Less than a mile away
Almost Heaven 5K
12 miles away
Run with the Dragons 5K presented by Braley Care Homes
12 miles away
Charleston Distance Run
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The Charleston Winter Series
Dec 13, 2026