Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Isle Of Palms, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $65 · goes up to $70 on Oct 3, 2026
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $65$70 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $65$70 after Oct 3, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $70 on Oct 3, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $65 until Oct 2, then $70 until Oct 3.
Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $65, entry is about 44 percent above a typical 10K in South Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in South Carolina runs 1:01:45, about 9:56 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:16 and men in 55:58.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:13 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 0 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
JC Long Blvd, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2023 results
All results (2 years)5K
10K
Aggregated from official results for Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child?
At the 2023 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 25:56 or better, the top quarter in 30:25, and half the field in 38:09; the last tenth came in after 58:08.
At the 2023 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 47:11 or better, the top quarter in 53:13, and half the field in 1:00:06; the last tenth came in after 1:16:09.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:07 | 31:06 |
| 20-29 | 28:38 | 19:14 |
| 30-39 | 23:35 | 22:28 |
| 40-49 | 27:27 | 23:03 |
| 50-59 | 28:40 | 24:08 |
| 60-69 | 31:41 | 24:45 |
| 70+ | 51:20 | 28:12 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Finishers by year
Up 20 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2023, the field went from 381 to 397 finishers, and the median time rose from 37:47 to 38:09.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 397 (+4%) | 38:09 | under 25:56 | 16:52 |
| 2021 | 381 | 37:47 | under 25:53 | 17:35 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 30:25, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- 10K: About average for South Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2023 10K field finished under 53:13, against 54:45 in a typical South Carolina 10K, so times here are about average.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 68°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 59°F and hot years reach 83°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- JC Long Blvd, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 0 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Oct 7, 2023), 2022 (Oct 1, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $65 before processing fees, and rises to $70 on Oct 3, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $65, entry is about 44 percent above a typical 10K in South Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 397 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 38:09 and the winner ran 16:52.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 30:25, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 7 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- JC Long Blvd, Isle Of Palms, SC 29451.
From the organizers
Join us for the 35th annual Isle of Palms Connector Run & Walk for the Child, one of the most scenic and meaningful races in the Lowcountry.
Starting on the Isle of Palms and crossing the iconic Connector into Mount Pleasant before returning to the island, runners enjoy breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean, Intracoastal Waterway, marshes, and local wildlife along the way. Choose from the 10K or 5K run or walk, open to participants of all ages and experience levels.