2026 RUN FOR LITERACY

Brief Description

Come join us for a 5K run during the Dog Days of Summer. On Race Day, 7:00 to 7:45am will be late registration and packet pickup. The Race will begin promptly at 8:00am. We will then have awards after the race on the track.

The Course

This USATF certified 5K begins on the track at The Citadel, where participants will run a lap around campus, go through Summerall gate of The Citadel, run 1 lap around Hampton Park, come back through Summerall gate of The Citadel and then run another lap on campus, finishing on the track.

Parking

Parking will be available near the track on The Citadel's campus.

Day of Race Registration

Registration the day of the race will be available from 7:00-7:45am on the track at The Citadel. The fee will be $35.

Packet Pick-up

Race numbers and packets can be picked up from 7:00-7:45am on the day of the race on the track at The Citadel.

Water and Restrooms

Water stops will be available throughout the course and near the finish. Restrooms will be available near the track.

Results

Results will be posted on http://sites.google.com/site/breakawayracing/ as soon as computations are complete.

Additional Information

Entry fee with t-shirt will be $35 before July7 and $40 after July 8.

Event details and schedule

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to be involved with this great community event! Help the Stratford Band Boosters raise school pride and showcase their musical talent! Whether you run for fun or for a good cause, please join us this fall!

Event details and schedule

• Please arrive at 7:30 AM for packet pick up. Race starts promptly at 8:30 AM.

• Snacks and beverages will be provided.

• Only clear bags are allowed.

• NO concealed weapons of any kind.

• Parking is available at Crowfield Baptist Church at 100 Hunters Lane

• Please bring identification to match your registration details.

• Please wear running shoes and appropriate sports attire.

• You are responsible for your own items; anything you do not want to carry on your person can be left in the car as we do not have lockers.

• Due to the design of the course, strollers and leashed dogs will only be permtted with walkers.

• Registration ends August 25, 2026 at midnight.

• You will not be able to register the day of the race.

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who've served our nations since. We activate & unite communities and empower local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen.

TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK again with rucking divisions at every run. Rucking is a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. All participants registered for the GORUCK division will earn this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Learn more about GORUCK here.

WELCOME!

Your journey starts here. She Tris Sprint Triathlon, all women's events, are designed for women of all skill levels, ages and backgrounds to experience triathlons in an encouraging environment. Join us at all our events in 2026 in the following cities: Mount Pleasant (SC), South Charlotte (NC), Summerville (SC), Huntersville (NC), and Chapel Hill (NC).

When you sign up for a She Tris event you receive:

• Complimentary training plan

• Informative clinics

• Group support during your training

• She Tris swim cap

• She Tris shirt

• Finish line photos

• Finish line party

• Finishers keepsake

Women's Triathlon

SWIM:

The swim is a 250 yard pool swim in the Carnes Crossroads pool. Participants start at one side of the pool and snake their way up and down each lane as they work towards the other side of the pool. You will be provided with a swim cap if you choose to wear it.

BIKE:

The bike course is a three loop 8 mile course. The course is flat and takes place within the beautiful Carnes Crossroads neighborhood. The roads are open to traffic – but traffic is usually fairly light.

RUN:

The 2 mile run course is an out and back, primarily along the Carnes Crossroads neighborhood paths. The course is partially shaded and completely flat.

GIRL'S DISTANCES

4-6 YEAR OLDS:

25 yard swim, 1 mile bike, 1 mile run

7-9 YEAR OLDS:

50 yard swim, 1 mile bike, 1 mile run

10-12 YEAR OLDS:

100 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1.5 mile run

13-14 YEAR OLDS:

100 yard swim, 3 mile bike, 1.5 mile run

WOMEN'S DUATHLON

RUN 1:

1 mile out and back on the standard course.

BIKE:

The bike course is a three loop 8 mile course. The course is flat and takes place within the beautiful Carnes Crossroads neighborhood. The roads are open to traffic – but traffic is usually fairly light.

RUN 2:

The 2 mile run course is an out and back, primarily along the Carnes Crossroads neighborhood paths. The course is partially shaded and completely flat.

Women's Aquathlon

Swim and run only (no bike portion). The biking element is removed and the distances can be great for daughters to participate with mom, aunt or grandma!

Swim 250 yards, Run 2 miles, DONE!

Finish line party: Celebrate with your family and friends and take in your accomplishment!

VIRTUAL OPTIONS

Complete the triathlon, duathlon, or aquathlon distances anywhere anytime in September. Virtual participants can upload their times, but they will not be included in awards. All virtual participants may choose to pick up their packets locally or they will be mailed in September. Times should be submitted by 11:59 pm on September 30th.

The mission of She Tris is to create a welcoming and supportive triathlon environment for women and girls who want to complete a triathlon, regardless of their level of experience. By tackling the challenge of triathlon, we believe our participants will feel empowered to take on other challenges in life, be it personal or professional, and that the impact of She Tris will reach beyond the finish line into the lives of these women and those they influence along the way.

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Join our fight against child abuse in the Lowcountry. The Isle of Palms Connector Run will be a challenging road race across the IOP Connector. Starting at 8 AM on the Isle of Palms, crossing into Mount Pleasant and returning to IOP, 10K and 5K runners, walkers and teams of all experience levels and ages will be rewarded with beautiful vistas of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, local creeks, marsh views and waterfowl.

A post-race festival for the whole family will feature live music, free beer (21+), kids' area, cash prizes, awards ceremony and vendor exhibits.

All funds raised go directly to local organizations for the prevention of child abuse and healing those affected by it. Over the past three decades @ioprun has given back over $1,240,000 to local nonprofits.

$146,000 was awarded in 2024 to the following beneficiaries: HALOS, Windwood Farm, Dee Norton Child Advocacy Center, Florence Crittenton, My Sister's House, Landmarks for Families, Doors to Freedom, Darkness to Light, Child Abuse Prevention Center - Beaufort, IOP Exchange Club Child Abuse Prevention committee.