2026 OFF ROAD DUATHLON

Come join us for a Twilight 5K series on Thursday nights this summer. The race will begin promptly at 6:30pm at the finish line at the track on Willson Field at The Citadel. Race nights will be June 4, 11, 18 and 25.

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 Willson Field at The Citadel.

Day of Race Registration

Registration the day of the race will be available from 5:00-6:15pm on Willson Field at The Citadel. The fee will be $50 without a T-shirt.

Packet Pick-up

Race numbers and packets can be picked up from 5:00-6:15pm on the day of the race at Willson Field at The Citadel.

Water and Restrooms

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

Results

Results will be posted on www.timinginc.com as soon as computations are complete.

June 28, 2026 - TOMPS Youth & Junior Triathlon Race, Age 8-17yo

Back for 2026 with our newly renovated pool facility! The Town of Mount Pleasant invites you to our youth/junior triathlon at Park West Recreation Center. Registered athletes, ages 8-17yo, will swim serpentine style in our 6-lane, indoor swim facility; cycle on adjacent coned-off roads surrounding the complex; and run on our tree-lined paved paths to an exhilarating track lap finish! This is an excellent opportunity for youth athletes of all abilities to experience multisport on a safe, well-monitored course. Awards will be given to the top male and top female in each age group. Athletes will compete based on the age they will be on 12/31/2026.

Race Notes

• Race starts at 7:30 a.m.

• Packet pick-up will be held onsite race day 6 a.m.-7 a.m.

• Awards ceremony held onsite post-race.

• Bibs and helmets are required.

• Water stations will be set up on the course.

• Bikes should be race-ready with inflated tires, working brakes, and greased chain. Emergency bike repair will be offered onsite.

Race Categories & Distances:

• Ages 8-10: 100M swim, 3-mile bike, 1K (.6 mile) run

• Ages 11-14: 200M swim, 6-mile bike, 2K (1.2 mile) run

• Ages 15-17: 300M swim, 6-mile bike, 3K (1.8 mile) run

The 12th Annual Firecracker 4 Miler will once again be held at the beautiful Laurel Hill County Park in Mount Pleasant South Carolina on July 4th, 2025! Past years events have been a blast, and this year’s event will be even better! So come on out and celebrate your independence by running down the shaded trails of Laurel Hill County Park and after the race enjoying music, hotdogs, and cold beverage with all your friends and family.

• Race packets will be be on site race day morning starting at 7:30am

• Kids race will begin after the bulk of the 4 mile runners are in... usually around 9:45am or 10am

• HYDRATE!!! It will be hot and muggy... get your fluids in before you race

• Enter the park only through the Hwy 41 entrance / 1400 Highway 41, Mt. Pleasant, SC

• Proceeds from this event go to support Newberry College Track & Field / Cross Country THANK YOU for your support!!