America's only 15 mile race is a scenic but challenging course, starting at our majestic State Capitol, taking you through downtown, rolling through our beautiful hillside neighborhoods, and along Charleston's riverfront.
Finisher Medals All finishers of the 15-mile race, the 15-mile relay, and the 5K run/walk will receive a finisher’s medal at the finish line. Relay participants: The relay finisher will receive three medals at the finish, with the expectation that the finisher will give medals to the other two relay team members. Unclaimed finisher medals will not be mailed after the race. 15-Mile Prizes The Charleston Distance Run will award cash prizes totaling $6,050 in the 15-mile race for 2026 according to
15 Miles: Included Participant T-Shirt
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| Distance | Price | Opens | Closes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Miles | $45.00 | Oct 15 | Feb 28 |
| $65.00 | Mar 1 | Jun 30 | |
| $80.00 | Jul 1 | Aug 15 | |
| $90.00 | Aug 16 | Sep 3 | |
| $95.00 | Sep 4 | Sep 4 | |
| 5K | $25.00 | Oct 15 | Feb 28 |
| $35.00 | Mar 1 | Jun 30 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 315 | 37:18 | 17:51 |
| 2024 | 336 | 38:19 | 17:17 |
| 2023 | 283 | 38:54 | 16:14 |
| Year | Finishers | Median Time | Fastest Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 327 | 2:21:40 | 1:19:54 |
| 2024 | 322 | 2:38:50 | 1:20:26 |
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| $40.00 | Jul 1 | Aug 15 |
| $45.00 | Aug 16 | Sep 3 |
| $50.00 | Sep 4 | Sep 4 |
What are the 2026 Entry Fees and Deadlines? 15-Mile Race $45 — Received by February 28, 2026 $60 — Received by June 30, 2026 $80 — Received by August 15, 2026 $90 — Received by September 3, 2026 $95 — In-person Registration on September 4, 2026 15-Mile 3-Person Relay (Per Person) $30 — Received by February 28, 2026 $40 — Received by June 30, 2026 $45 — Received by August 15, 2026 $50 — Received by September 3, 2026 $55 — In-person Registration on September 4, 2026 5K Run/Walk $25 — Received by F
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