Best In-Person & Virtual Marathons in South Carolina for 2022

South Carolina

The state of South Carolina is located in the southeastern portion of the US. This is the 40^th state in terms of size and has the nickname Palmetto State. This was established as a state in 1788 and is home to a shy of 5 million residents (as of 2016). Columbia is the biggest city in South Carolina and also its capital. The state is known for its historic districts, beaches, and golf courses. The various marathon race events held in the state throughout the year is another major attraction that is bringing in tourists to the state every year.

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Full List of Events & Milestones

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Full Marathons in South Carolina

26.2 miles

Marathon	Month	City/Location	Distance
Snow Bird Challenge	January	Anderson	26.2 Miles
Hilton Head Marathon	February	Hilton Head Island	26.2 Miles
Myrtle Beach Marathon	March	Myrtle Beach	26.2 Miles
Appalachian Series Day 3 (SC)	March	Seneca	26.2 Miles
Too Slow For Boston	April	Greer	26.2 Miles
Carolina Reaper Challenge	July	Anderson	26.2 Miles
The Dirt Dash	September	Johns Island	26.2 Miles
Kiawah Island Marathon	December	Kiawah Island	26.2 Miles
Longest Night Trail Run	December	Greenville	26.2 Miles

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Half Marathons in South Carolina

13.1 miles

Marathon	Month	City/Location	Distance
Snow Bird Challenge	January	Anderson	13.1 Miles
Hilton Head Marathon	February	Hilton Head Island	13.1 Miles
Governor’s Cup Road Race	February	Columbia	13.1 Miles
Greenville Half marathon	February	Greenville	13.1 Miles
Myrtle Beach Marathon	March	Myrtle Beach	13.1 Miles
Appalachian Series Day 3 (SC)	March	Seneca	13.1 Miles
Too Slow For Boston	April	Greer	13.1 Miles
Carolina Reaper Challenge	July	Anderson	13.1 Miles
The Dirt Dash	September	Johns Island	13.1 Miles
Kiawah Island Marathon	December	Kiawah Island	13.1 Miles
Longest Night Trail Run	December	Greenville	13.1 Miles

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Ultra Marathons in South Carolina

26.3 miles and up

Marathon	Month	City/Location	Distance
Palmetto Relay	March	Awendaw	200 Miles, 70 Miles
Ville to Ville Craft Brew Relay	April	Asheville to Greenville	72 Miles
Cooter Creek 50 Mile Trail Race	April	McClellanville	50 Miles
Knock on Woodstock	May	Marietta	100 Miles, 50 Miles
Wambaw Swamp Stomp	May	Cordesville	50 Miles
Firebreak Trail Series	May	Columbia	50 Miles
Hell Hole Hundred	June	Bethera	212 Miles
Swamp Fox Ultra	November	McClellanville	50 Miles