The Charleston Marathon, Half-Marathon, and Shrimp & Grits 5K will take place on Jan. 17, 2015. There will also be a bike ride after the race on Jan. 18, 2015. Register at www.CharlestonMarathon.com.
All proceeds benefit the Youth Endowment for the Arts, which supports fine arts programming for Charleston-area children.
The event features USTAF-certified courses and flat courses. The marathon is a Boston-qualifier. There will also be local music and performance groups along the course. All participants receive a long-sleeved tech shirt featuring a local Charleston artist, Tate Nation; free shrimp and grits; and beer for those over 21 at the finish line. All finishers will receive a commemorative Charleston medal. The event also features an indoor, climate-controlled packet pick-up and Health and Fitness Expo as well as indoor restroom and shower facilities at the start and finish. Awards will be five-deep in age categories. The finish line celebration will feature live entertainment.
