In 55 days · Sat, Nov 14, 2026
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When
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
Where
Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Drive, Charleston SC
Distance
5K
Typical weather
51–68°F · low rain risk
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2025
46–68°F
dry
2024
54–73°F
rain
2023
47–65°F
dry
2022
42–59°F
dry
2021
45–63°F
dry
2020
64–74°F
dry
2019
39–52°F
dry
2018
50–59°F
dry
2017
46–60°F
dry
2016
48–63°F
dry
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About this race
Event Details
- Date: November 14, 2026
- Time: 9 AM
- Location: Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Drive, Charleston, SC
- URL: Veterans Day 5K Fun Run/Walk Registration
Registration Information
- Shirt and Medal: All runners and walkers receive BOTH a long sleeve shirt and medal commemorating the event.
- Preferred Shirt Size: To ensure you receive your preferred shirt size, please register before September 7, 2026.
- Late Registration: If you register after this date, you'll still receive a shirt, but we can't make any promises on sizing.
Packet Pick Up
- Date: Friday, November 13, 2026
- Location: Fleet Feet West Ashley, 1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd, Charleston
- Time: 10 AM - 5 PM
- Pickup Options: You may pick up for family or friends or have a friend pick up your packet for you.
Important Notes
- Race Day Packet Pick Up: We do not have race day packet pick up.
- Alternative Arrangements: If you're traveling from out of town or cannot pick up on Friday, email Lisa at [email protected] to make other arrangements.
Donations Welcome
- Donate to Support Veterans: Please donate to help our veteran community. Everyone can donate to our veteran causes!
- Honoring Veterans: Donors can honor a veteran with a flag (4 in by 6 in) with a donation of $10 or more, or with a large sign (2 ft by 1.5 ft) with a donation of $30 or more.
- Donation Recognition: You can make your donation “in honor of”, or “in memory of”, the name of a veteran, and the veteran's name will then be put on the flag or sign.
- Display of Flags and Signs: Flags will be placed together prominently at the event: the signs will be displayed, individually and prominently, along the course. You may pick them up after the event.
Contact Information
- Donation Method: To make any donation (in any amount, for a flag, sign, or otherwise) to support our veterans, please click on the DONATE icon at the top of this page.
- Questions: If you have any questions or concerns about the 5K or donations, contact Lisa Deaton at 843-224-7878.
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