Charleston Distance Run

What are the 2025 Entry Fees and Deadlines?

15 Mile Race

• $45 — Received by February 28, 2025
• $60 — Received by June 30, 2025
• $75 — Received by August 26, 2025
• $90 — Received by August 28, 2025
• $95 — In Person Registration on August 29, 2025

5K Run/Walk and 15 Mile 3 Person Relay (Per Person)

• $25 — Received by February 28, 2025
• $35 — Received by June 30, 2025
• $40 — Received by August 16, 2025
• $45 — Received by August 28, 2025
• $50 — In Person Registration on August 29, 2025

Military & First Responders

Applies to all events for active duty military, veterans, and first responders. Does not include family members. Email military ID to treasurer@charlestondistancerun.com.

• $25 — Received by June 30, 2025
• $35 — Received by August 28, 2025
• $40 — In Person Registration on August 29, 2025

Can I register on race day?

No. Registration closes at 8 p.m. the night before the race.  Registered participants may pick up BIBS ONLY on race day from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. at the corner of Kanawha Blvd. and California St. (near the start line).

How do I register?

1. Register online. Click Sign Up on this page.
2. Mail an application along with payment by check. Mailed entries must be received by 10:00 a.m., local time, August 28, 2024.
3. Register in person at the pasta party and race packet pickup Friday, August 29, from 3 p.m. until 8 p.m.

I am Active Military, Veteran or First Responder, do I get a special rate?

Yes, the Charleston Distance Run Committee has granted all service men and women a special rate (Including active duty, reservists, retirees and first responders) of $25 until June 30, 2025 and $35 until August 28, 2025. The entry fee is $40 at the Friday, August 29 registration. Email military ID to treasurer@charlestondistancerun.com to receive the special rate. 

How do I know if I am registered?

Click Find a Participant from the menu on this page. If you registered by mail, please allow us approximately five to seven days to post your name on the Participant List. We will not send out confirmation cards by mail.

When is the latest I can register?

• Online registrations must be completed by noon on August 29, 2025.
• Mailed applications must be received by August 28, 2025.
• Registrations can be made in person on Friday, August 30, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• No race-day registration

If I cannot participate, can I get a refund or deferral?

No. Entry fees are non-refundable, and entries cannot be transferred to another year. No exceptions. This means, once we have received your entry, you will not receive a refund if you cannot participate.

Can I transfer my registration to someone else?

Yes. You must get the transfer approval by August 17, 2025 (2 weeks before the race). You must e-mail your request for a transfer to treasurer@charlestondistancerun.com. You will be contacted and instructed as to what you have to do.

Once I am registered, can I switch races?

Yes. Please send an email to treasurer@charlestondistancerun.com and let us know what changes to make to your registration. If switching from the 5K to the 15 mile, you must pay the difference in registration fees, but there is no refund for switching from the 15 mile to the 5K. Changes may also be made at the packet pick-up at the CAMC Cancer Center Friday night, August 29, 2025, at the registration table.

What do I get for my entry fee?

A pre-race pasta dinner is held on Friday evening. Friends and family are welcome to join the fun, and extra tickets will be available during registration.

Racers compete for cash prizes, bragging rights and the satisfaction of completing a uniquely challenging race!

Participants will receive a special goody bag and a short sleeve CDR race t-shirt. Runners and walkers who finish the race will receive a finisher’s medal. We will have sports drinks, water and plenty of pizza at the Laidley Field finish line.

How do I get my race packet?

Race packets may be picked up:

• Date: Friday, August 29, 2025
• Time: 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.
• Location: TBD

If you cannot pick up your packet, someone else can pick it up for you; we may require identification.

If you (or your designee) cannot pick up your packet during Friday’s packet pick up, you will forfeit your race packet including the race T-shirt and any race-provided swag. These items will revert to the ownership of the CDR. We are not able to mail race packets.

Registered participants may pick up BIBS ONLY on race day from 6:30 a.m. to 7:15 a.m. near the start line at the corner of Kanawha Blvd. and California St.

How do I pick up special items I’ve ordered?

All shirts, jackets and other swag you purchase in addition to your race registration will be available for pick up during packet pick up on Friday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. All special order / add-on shirts, jackets and other swag that are not claimed during packet pick up will revert to the ownership of the CDR and may be sold on race day or after. CDR will not mail these items or arrange other pick up after packet pick up ends on Friday at 8 p.m. There will be no refunds.