Isle of Palms Connector Run

OCT

2

2027

Annual charity road race in Isle of Palms with 5K, 10K and family runs across the IOP Connector plus a post-race festival supporting child welfare organizations.

Sat 2 Oct 2027

Isle of Palms, South Carolina

Website

10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Isle of Palms Connector Run

The Isle of Palms Connector Run is an annual charity road race held in Isle of Palms, South Carolina. The event supports local organizations that work on the prevention of child abuse and on healing for children affected by abuse. Over the past three decades the event has donated more than $1,386,000 to local nonprofits, and a record $200,000 was distributed to beneficiaries in 2025.

The course runs across the IOP Connector, beginning on Isle of Palms, crossing into Mount Pleasant, and returning to Isle of Palms. The route offers views of the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway, local creeks, marshes, and waterfowl. The race is USATF certified.

A post-race festival follows the event and includes live music, a kids area, free beer for participants 21 and older, cash prizes, an awards ceremony, and vendor exhibits. The event is presented by Exclusive Properties and hosted by the Isle of Palms Exchange Club, the City of Isle of Palms, and the Town of Mount Pleasant.

The event proceeds are directed to local charities focused on child welfare. The event is held rain or shine; in the rare case of cancellation due to severe weather, registrations are treated as donations to the cause. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.