Charleston Craft Beer Half Marathon - 5K

Experience the charm of the Lowcountry at the Charleston Craft Beer Half Marathon & 5K, hosted in Historic Summerville, South Carolina — just minutes from Charleston!

Whether you’re chasing a half marathon PR or enjoying the 5K with friends, this race combines running, craft beer, and Southern hospitality for an unforgettable race-day experience.

Runners will take on a scenic course through the beautiful streets of Summerville before celebrating at the finish line with a Craft Beer Festival featuring local and regional breweries, live music, food, and plenty of post-race fun.

Run. Celebrate. Experience the Lowcountry.

Come for the race. Stay for the beer, the celebration, and everything Charleston has to offer.

 

Race Start Times:

The Half Marathon & 5K, starts and finishes at Hutchinson Square - 102 S. Main St., Summerville, SC 29483

Saturday, May 1, 2027

7:00 AM – HALF MARATHON 

7:05 AM - 5K

8:30 AM - 11:00 AM AWARDS CEREMONY 

Start/Finish:

Runners and walkers start at 7:00 AM at Hutchinson Square.  You will start and finish uphill...ugh!   We ask everyone to be near the Start Line by 6:45 AM.  You must wear your Bib Number to be allowed on the race course.  DO NOT STOP AT FINISH LINE - KEEP MOVING ONTO PACK SQUARE PARK!

Finish Festival will be in Hutchinson Square from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon.  Join us for entertainment, vendors, food, refreshments and fun to be had by all!

BRING YOUR OWN WATER TO THE START.  We will have water bottles for you AFTER the race.

What do I get for participating?

Besides running in one of the most beautiful places on the East Coast;

• Finisher Shirt (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)
• Pint Glass and Can Coozie for the first 500 Half Marathon registrants
• Incredible Finisher Medals (Half Marathoner - 10K/5K)
• FREE Beer
• Live Music Entertainment

 

PACKET PICK UP:

Friday, April 30th, 2027; 2:00PM – 7:00PM

TBD

WILL CALL PACKET PICK UP (for those who purchased it only)

Race Day - 6:00am-6:45am

*Located at the Yellow Craft Beer Half Marathon Tent at Hutchinson Square.

COURSE:

The 13.1 Half Marathon and 5K begins and ends near Hutchinson Square and runs through a scenic course through the beautiful streets of Summerville before celebrating at the finish line with a Craft Beer Festival featuring local and regional breweries, live music, food, and plenty of post-race fun. If you're a runner, this is the one to run!

Half Marathon Course

5K Course

PACERS:

We are currently looking into getting pacers together.  The pace groups will be 1:35, 1:45, 2:00, 2:15, 2:30, and 2:45.  You do not need to sign up for a group, just show up to the start line and look for the pacer signs.  If you are interested in being a Pacer, please email [email protected]

TIMING:

We have partnered with SVE Timing Services to time this year’s event using RM Timing Systems. All Half Marathon and 5K participants will be timed and will receive their disposable timing tag during packet pick up.  If you have questions with results, please email [email protected]

T-SHIRTS:

Every participant will be guaranteed a runners tech shirt that signed up before April 15th. You will have a choice between a men’s or women’s cut shirt. Shirts are ordered based on the sizes indicated during online registration.
NO SWITCHING SIZES – NO EXCEPTIONS!

VIRTUAL RUNNER:

Couldn’t get into the race this year or you couldn’t make it to the race?  Maybe the time limit for the course closure is an issue for you.  We have you covered…VIRTUAL RUNNER!  See Details HERE

DIVISIONS:

Overall, Masters, 12 and under, 13-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75+.

AWARDS:

We want to support the local businesses for awards. Top 3 Males and Females Overall in all 3 races will receive awards.  Top 1 Male and Females in all divisions for the half, 10K, and 5k will receive awards.

Claiming Awards:

Awards will be given and called out during the awards ceremony around 10am.  We do NOT ship unclaimed awards.

NOTE: Sisu Events reserves the right to add/delete categories and awards prior to race based on participation.

REFUNDS AND TRANSFERS:

Registration fees are non-refundable. Event registrations are non-transferable between individuals, events, or years.  There will be no deferrals. You will be able to transfer into the Virtual Event up until April 15th, 2027.

TIME LIMITS:

There is a 3:00 hour time limit in the Half Marathon.  In order to comply with the agreement with the City of Summerville, streets comprising the route must be reopened to vehicular traffic on a set schedule.  If you feel unsafe or the police have to leave their post for an emergency, you will be allowed to run on the sidewalks to finish.  Use your own judgement and be safe.

DOGS AND STROLLERS:

While we LOVE dogs and LOVE kids, for your safety Dogs and Strollers will NOT be allowed for this event.

MEDICAL/FIRST AID:

Should you need medical attention at the finish line, let a volunteer know and you’ll be escorted to the ambulance located very close to the finish line. Announcements can always be made at the DJ booth as well. Any life threatening problems should call 911.

WATER STOPS/PORTOS:

Water and portos will be provided throughout the run roughly every 2 miles.

We will provide a water bottle at the finish line AFTER the race. DO NOT get a water bottle before the race or there will not be any available to the rest of the runners.

Portos will be set up in Hutchinson Square  at the start/finish area.

WEATHER POLICY:

Races are held, rain or shine, unless Sisu Events determines that conditions are too dangerous. This will be based on a prudent decision made on race weekend or race day by Sisu Events and local law enforcement officials. If the race is canceled due to inclement weather, there will be neither refunds nor transfers. This position is consistent with USA Track & Field recommendations and with the protocol of sharing the risks associated with the sport of running. In the event of inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances, Sisu Events reserves the right to alter, cancel or eliminate any/all portions of the race.

PARKING AND TRANSPORTATION:

Many hotels are in walking distance to and from downtown Summerville. The beginning of the race is steps from Hutchinson Square.

Downtown Parking Information

POST RACE EXPO:

DO NOT STOP AT FINISH LINE - KEEP MOVING ONTO PACK SQUARE PARK!

Finish Festival will be in Hutchinson Square from 7:30 AM to 12:00 noon.  Join us for entertainment, vendors, food (pre-packaged food for sanitary purposes), refreshments and fun to be had by all!

ENTERTAINMENT:

We are excited to have LIVE music at the Start and Finish line to energize the runners and maintain the fun!