Cupid's Chase Charleston
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Event overview
Cupid's Chase 5K Charleston takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at James Island County, 871 Riverland Drive, Charleston, SC 29412. The event is part of a national race series that celebrates the founding of Community Options. The series drew over 11,000 runners nationwide in the previous year. The local event is listed as the 18th annual race and supports Community Options, Inc., a national nonprofit (IRS 501(c)(3)) incorporated in 1989 and headquartered in Princeton, NJ.
Race details
The event features a certified 5K with professional timing and results posted immediately after the race. Registration guarantees a Cupid's Chase shirt if completed by January 1, 2026; after that date shirts are available while supplies last. Giveaways include a finisher medal and a drawstring bag, available while supplies last. Trophies are awarded to the top three overall male and female finishers. Age group medals are awarded to overall male and female finishers in 14 age groups, from 12 & under through 70 & over. The event is pet-friendly with a requirement that all pets remain leashed. This is a rain or shine event and all registration fees are non-refundable. Sponsorship opportunities are offered, with levels from Platinum to Bronze and exhibitor tables; sponsorship pricing is listed from $500 to $10,000. The early registration price for the 5K is $45; the price increases after February 13, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
