James Island Connector Run
About this race
The James Island Connector Run (JICR) provides one of the most scenic race routes in the Southeast and one of the most challenging courses in the Lowcountry!
Overlooking the beautiful Ashley River and the historic downtown peninsula of Charleston, this 8K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Walk starts and finishes on the James Island Connector from the James Island side of the river, staying on the connector with no exit ramps. The post-race festival includes a finishers medal and food at the finish line.
The race starts at 8:00 am for all distances, runners and walkers.
Awards & Swag
We will have the top finisher awards as well as 3 deep in all age groups and a walkers award: top 3 Male and Female walkers.
All runners and walkers receive finisher's medals.
If you register close to race day, your preferred shirt size may not be available. Register as soon as possible to ensure you receive a shirt and the preferred size. Late registrants may not receive a shirt.
Packet Pick Up
We have TWO packet pick up options.
- Thursday, October 15, 2026 from 11 AM - 6 PM at TBD
- Saturday October 17, 2026 from 6:30 a.m. - 7:50 a.m. at the race start (base of connector on James Island)
Race day packet pick up closes at 7:50 AM (or after the last shuttle of runners/walkers have finished picking up their packets), so we can start promptly at 8 AM. You may pick up for a friend or family member.
We highly encourage you to pick up your packet on Thursday.
Course Information
We use a USATF certified OUT AND BACK course that begins and ends on James Island (near Folly Rd.)
The James Island Connector will close by 6 AM and will reopen no later than 12 PM.
Join fellow runners on October 16, 2021 for the James Island Connector Run. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Charleston.
Pick your distance
Running
10K Run
The 10K starts at Cannon Park near the corner of Ashley Ave. & Bennett St. Participants will go west on Bennett St., turn right on Gadsden St., and left on Calhoun St. toward the Connector. They exit. Just past the Harbor View Rd. entrance, they will bear left continuing on the Connector. Before the Folly Rd. exit, runners will turn left on the median and circle back on the Connector. Everyone will exit the Connector on Calhoun St., will continue on Calhoun St., turn right on Gadsden St., left on Bennett St. and finish at Cannon Park.
5K Run/Walk
The 5K starts at Cannon Park near the corner of Ashley Ave. & Bennett St. Participants will go west on Bennett St., turn right on Gadsden St., and left on Calhoun St. toward the Connector. We are working on 2 proposals for the 5K this year: Proposal 1 Runners will proceed to Wappoo Creek and turn around back to Cannon Park. -or- Proposal 2 Runners will either exit at Fielding Connector and loop around to the on ramp to James Island Connector. Runners will circle back on the Connector at the associated proposal half way point. Everyone will exit the Connector on Calhoun St., will continue on Calhoun St., turn right on Gadsden St., left on Bennett St. and finish at Cannon Park.
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Charleston in 2021, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Charleston
James Island Connector Run takes place in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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