Floppin' Flounder 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Floppin’ Flounder 5K Run and Walk is one of Charleston’s favorite races. Presented by the Charleston Running Club (CRC) with help from the Sullivan’s Island Fire & Rescue Dept., this race has had a loyal following for over 25 years. We offer a 5K Run and a walk option. All participants get a race t-shirt and finishers medal.

💖 Beneficiaries

Proceeds from Floppin’ Flounder benefit the Sullivan’s Island Fire & Rescue Dept., CRC, and other local charities.

🏆 Awards & Age Groups

• Top 3 Overall: male and female
• First Master: (40 years and older) male and female
• First Grandmaster: (50 years and older) male and female
• First Great Grandmaster: (60 years and older) male and female
• Top 3 Age Groups: (age 1-10, 11-14 and under, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and over)

🎖️ Peyton Moore Award

In addition, we present the Peyton Moore award to the fastest boy and girl under age 12. This award is in memory of one of CRC’s youngest and most enthusiastic members, Peyton Moore, who passed away on June 4, 2013. Learn more about Peyton.

☔ Event Details

This event takes place rain or shine. It will be hot, so please hydrate!

🤝 Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsoring a Charleston Running Club event gets your business in front of thousands of Charleston-area runners and families, starting at just $250. We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and sponsorships are tax deductible.

Learn more in our sponsorship guide. You can also email info@floppinflounder.com with any questions.

📅 Race Information

Join us for the Floppin' Flounder 5K on June 7, 2025, at Sullivan's Island Fish Fry Shack, Sullivans Island, SC. For more details, visit this link.