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James Island Connector Run

Runners get the James Island Connector expressway to themselves, racing over the Ashley River with views of the Charleston peninsula without ever leaving the elevated roadway.

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Fun Run Atlas · South Carolina

Novelty course · Charleston, SC

James Island Connector Run is a fun run on a one-of-a-kind course in Charleston, South Carolina, with a verified date of October 31, 2026.

ConfirmedFamily friendlyCostumes encouraged
When
Sat, Oct 31, 2026
Start 8:00 AM
Where
James Island Connector (James Island base)
Charleston, SC 29412 · Charleston
Directions
Entry
$40 5K (price increased after Aug 24, 2026)
Register

What to expect

  • closed highway
  • bridge
  • Ashley River views
  • costumes encouraged
  • finisher medal

2026 Confirmed

October 31, 2026

  • Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Checked Sun, Oct 4, 2026 against the official source.

2027 Not announced

2027 not announced

Date TBA

About the run

8K run, 5K run and 5K walk that start and finish on the James Island side and stay entirely on the connector. The 2026 edition falls on Halloween and organizers invite costumes.

The run

Distances
8K, 5K, 5K walk
Occasion
Halloween
Season
Fall
Swag
Finisher medal

Nearby

Sources

Details checked against the race’s own pages on Sun, Oct 4, 2026.