Runners and walkers invited to explore the trails of Johns Island County Park

Charleston County Parks welcomes runners and walkers to Johns Island County Park for the annual Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon and 5K race on Saturday, Oct. 4. This year’s race will also feature a Kids Dash for ages 3-7.

The scenic course at Johns Island County Park features forest trails filled to the brim with plants and wildlife. Participants will enjoy spotting wildflowers, plenty of critters, lots of fall foliage, and of course the spectacular moss-draped oak trees along the park’s trails.

The race course offers occasional areas of uneven terrain and varies from hard-packed trails with roots to grass. For this reason, strollers are not recommended and dogs will not be allowed on the course.

Johns Island County Park is located at 2662 Mullet Hall Road, just off River Road. It sits on 738 acres and offers miles of trails for runners, walkers and equestrians.

Race Details

• The half marathon and 5K begin at 8 a.m. Kids Dash will begin at 7:50 a.m.
• Packet pick-up is available on site from 7-7:45 a.m.
• There will be two on-course water stations, but pre-filled personal water bottles are also highly recommended.
• Bibs are required for racers and lost bib penalties will be enforced.
• The Kid’s Dash is an untimed event.

Registration Details

• Registration is required and ends Wednesday, Oct. 1. On-site registration will not be available.
• Participants ages 3-7 may register for the Kids Dash; ages 8 and up can register for the 5K; and ages 10 and up may register for the half marathon.
• Participants of the Kids Dash must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Chaperones for half marathon participants under 15 must also be registered and participating in the half marathon.
• The Kid’s Dash is $5, the 5K is $38, and the Half Marathon is $55 to register.
• To register online, visit https://ccprc.com/1712/Lowcountry-Trail-Run.

The Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon and 5K is part of Charleston County Parks’ 5K Trail Run/Walk Series. In this three-part series, participants compete in Where the Wild Things Run, the Lowcountry Trail 5K, and the Chili 5K. In addition to finisher medals, championship awards are distributed to the overall and age group winners in the series.

For details on the Lowcountry Trail Half Marathon, 5K, and Kids Dash, to view race course maps, or to register for the race or the 5K series, visit https://ccprc.com/1712/Lowcountry-Trail-Run or CharlestonCountyParks.com.