Moms' Run

🎉 Event Overview

Join us for the annual Moms' Run event on Mother's Day weekend, May 9, 2026!

• Activities: Get ready to run, walk, and celebrate motherhood at our 23rd annual Moms’ Run event! Whether you’re joining our beloved 5K or prefer the 1-mile walk option, there’s a way for everyone to participate and show support for maternal mental health in our community.
• Family Fun: This family-friendly morning includes our popular Kids Dash, a fun kids activity area featuring a photo booth and bubble dome, and plenty of pre- and post-race fun.
• Celebration: With activities for all ages, the Moms’ Run is more than a race - it’s a celebration of connection, care, and community.
• Registration Perks: When you register, you’ll receive a commemorative race t-shirt, a race bag for the first 500 to check in at packet pickup, flowers for all 1-mile and 5K finishers, finish line snacks, and access to all pre- and post-race family fun activities.

💌 Support Our Cause

Your participation directly supports Postpartum Support Charleston’s mission to provide vital resources to moms in our community who are struggling with postpartum depression, anxiety, and other maternal mental health challenges.

We can’t wait to see you on May 9th for a day of celebration, connection, and support!

📅 Packet Pickup

• Date: May 7th
  4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
  Location TBD
• Date: May 9th
  6:45 a.m. - 7:45 a.m.
  Philip Simmons High School
  3080 River Village Drive
  Charleston, SC 29492

🕒 Event Day Schedule

• 6:45 a.m. - Event Opens!
• 7:45 a.m. - Kids Dash Start
• 8:00 a.m. - Moms' Run/Walk 5K
• 8:05 a.m. - 1-Mile Walk Start
• 9:30 a.m. - Award Ceremony
• 10:30 a.m. - Event Close

This is a rain or shine event. Please also note that we cannot allow animals at this event.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Finisher Medals: Flowers will be given to our finishers in honor of Mother's Day.
• Strollers: Absolutely! This race takes place on the track and out of the road, and is very stroller friendly.
• Bikes: No, we do not allow bikes on the course or at the event.
• Pets: No, dogs or pets are not allowed at the High School and cannot be permitted on our race course. We love our furry friends just as much as you do, but they’ll have to miss out on this event.
• Race Day Packet Pickup: Yes, packet pickup will be open on race morning starting at 6:45 a.m. at Philip Simmons High School.
• Packing for Friends: Yes, you can pickup for a friend. Just be sure to let them know.
• Arrival Time: No, you will not be able to get into the venue once the race has started. This will be a closed course until all runners & walkers have cleared the course. There is only one way in and one way out, so please arrive by 7:45 a.m. to ensure you can participate.
• Refund Policy: We are unable to refund your race registration. Please reach out to us at momsrun@ppdsupport.org if you need to reach someone about this.

🌐 More Information

For more details and to register, please visit our event site: Moms' Run Registration.