Events
5K Run or Run/Walk
5K Walk ONLY
Place
Charleston, SC US 29412
Description
The James Island Connector Run (JICR) provides one of the most scenic race routes in the Southeast and one of the most challenging courses in the Lowcountry!
Overlooking the beautiful Ashley River and the historic downtown peninsula of Charleston, this 8K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Walk goes across the James Island Connector from the James Island side of the river, staying on the connector with no exit ramps. The post-race festival includes a finishers medal and food at the finish line.
The race starts at 8:00 am for all distances, runners and walkers.
Awards & Swag
We will have the top finisher awards as well as 3 deep in all age groups and a walkers award: top 3 Male and Female walkers.
All runners and walkers receive finisher's medals.
If you register close to race day, your preferred shirt size may not be available. Register as soon as possible to ensure you receive a shirt and the preferred size. Late registrants may not receive a shirt.
Packet Pick Up
We have TWO packet pick up options.
- Thursday, October 23, 2025 from 11 AM - 6 PM at Fleet Feet Sports (881 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt Pleasant,)
- Saturday October 25, 2025 from 6:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. at the race start (base of connector)
Race day packet pick up closes promptly at 7:50 AM so we can start promptly at 8 AM. You may pick up for a friend or family member.
Course Information
We use a USATF certified OUT AND BACK course that begins and ends on James Island (near Folly Rd.)
The James Island Connector will close by 6 AM and will reopen no later than 12 PM.
The City of Charleston has forbidden parking at the base of the James Island Connector. Please do not park there or at any businesses near the connector.
NEW FOR 2025: Parking Information
Due to restrictions from the City of Charleston, Parking has moved to the city lot across from Stoney Field (300 Fishburne St. Charleston). Shuttles will run to the Folly Rd. start/finish line every 20 minutes.
Parking is FREE for runners and walkers. Our sponsors are offsetting the $10 parking fee the city is charging us.
At packet pick up or when you enter the lot, you’ll receive a parking placard. Please display this on your dash.
You may use Ride Shares, Uber, or Lyft to get to the start (771 Daniel Ellis Drive, Charleston). You are also welcome to walk, run, or bike to the start if you live close nearby.
Runners and walkers should not park at the businesses near the James Island Connector.
NEW FOR 2025: Shuttle Information
With the City of Charleston's parking restrictions, shuttles are returning for 2025.
Shuttles will depart from the parking lot at Stoney Field (300 Fishburne St., Charleston) approximately every 20 minutes.
Shuttle times to the start line will be: 6 AM • 6:20 AM • 6:40 AM • 7 AM • 7:20 AM • 7:40 AM
Shuttles from the finish will depart back to the parking lot beginning at 9 AM.
The bus ride to the starting line is approximately 6-7 minutes.
Raising Money for a Cause
The James Island Connector Run benefits South Carolina's #1 Charity, Charleston Animal Society. Protecting animals since 1874, Charleston Animal Society is a local No Kill South Carolina shelter where all healthy and treatable animals are saved. Charleston Animal Society became the first animal organization in South Carolina and one of the first in the Nation.
Our proceeds also benefit Ladies Enriching the Community (LETC), a nonprofit organization that enhances the Charleston Community through their commitment to education, economic, and cultural empowerment.
Race Management
The Charleston Running Club has hosted the James Island Connector Run since 2019.
Since 1977, the Charleston Running Club has promoted running in the local community. Early on, the club was instrumental in starting two of the area's largest races, the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Kiawah Marathon. Members of the club's leadership currently serve on the board of the Cooper River Bridge Run.
The Charleston Running Club hosts two additional fundraising races: the Charlie Post Classic 15K/5K in January and the Floppin’ Flounder 5K in June.
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