Sweetgrass Half Marathon & 10K 2027
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $50 · goes up to $80 on Nov 1, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetgrass Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Feb 27, 20277:30 AM | $70$80 after Nov 1, 2026 | 215 |
| Sweetgrass 10K | 10K | Feb 27, 20277:45 AM | $50$55 after Nov 1, 2026 | 115 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The Half Marathon fee goes up to $80 on Nov 1, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Sweetgrass Half Marathon: $70 until Oct 31, then $80 until Nov 30, then $90 until Dec 30, then $100 until Jan 30, then $120 until Feb 27.
- Sweetgrass 10K: $50 until Oct 31, then $55 until Nov 30, then $60 until Dec 30, then $70 until Jan 30, then $80 until Feb 27.
Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in South Carolina ($70).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a half marathon in South Carolina runs 2:08:23, about 9:48 a mile, based on 31 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:17:38 and men in 1:58:49.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the Sweetgrass Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Park West Recreation Complex, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsSweetgrass Half Marathon
Sweetgrass 10K
Aggregated from official results (GO Race Productions) for Sweetgrass Half Marathon & 10K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Sweetgrass Half Marathon & 10K?
At the 2026 Sweetgrass Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:38:00 or better, the top quarter in 1:44:40, and half the field in 1:58:09; the last tenth came in after 2:23:30.
At the 2026 Sweetgrass 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 47:53 or better, the top quarter in 56:16, and half the field in 1:01:34; the last tenth came in after 1:20:37.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| 20-29 | 1:38:17 | 1:25:00 |
| 30-39 | 1:50:42 | 1:36:39 |
| 40-49 | 1:38:06 | 1:39:24 |
| 50-59 | 2:10:54 | 1:44:20 |
| 60-69 | n/a | 2:08:27 |
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 2026.
How fast is it?
Faster than most South Carolina half marathons
The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:44:40, against 1:53:06 in a typical South Carolina half marathon, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- 10K: About average for South Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 56:16, 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 February 27 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 76°F.
Based on 76 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
- Park West Recreation Complex, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 10K, Half Marathon
- Editions
- 2027 (Feb 27, 2027), 2026 (Feb 28, 2026), 2025 (Feb 22, 2025), 2024 (Feb 24, 2024), 2023 (Feb 25, 2023), 2022 (Feb 26, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Sweetgrass Half Marathon & 10K?
- Saturday, February 27, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $50 before processing fees, and rises to $80 on Nov 1, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Feb 27, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $70, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in South Carolina ($70).
- 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?
- 10K, Half Marathon.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 181 runners finished the Sweetgrass Half Marathon; the median finish was 1:58:09 and the winner ran 1:19:39.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:44:40, against 1:53:06 in a typical South Carolina half marathon, so times here run 7 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Park West Recreation Complex, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466.
From the organizers
In the heart of the birthplace of sweetgrass basket weaving, the Sweetgrass Half Marathon begins at the Park West Recreation Complex and winds through the picturesque Carolina Park and Darrell Creek neighborhoods. This race is run on a flat and fast course.
Runner packet pickup occurs the afternoon before from 3-6p at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park, 3510 Park Ave Blvd Suite 102, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466 or the morning of the race at the Park West Recreation Complex Lakeside Pavilion. Shirt Size not guaranteed for entries after Feb 1st.