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Events

5K Run

8:00AM EDT - 10:30AM EDT

5K Walk

8:00AM EDT - 10:30AM EDT

5K Virtual Run/Walk

8:00AM EDT - 8:00AM EDT

Place

Sullivans Island Fire Department Fish Fry Shack
1424 Hennessy street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482

Description

Floppin’ Flounder 5K Run and Walk is one of Charleston’s favorite races. Presented by the Charleston Running Club (CRC) with help from the Sullivan’s Island Fire & Rescue Dept., this race has had a loyal following for over 25 years. We offer a 5K Run, Walk and a virtual option for those who cannot attend. All participants get a race t-shirt, finishers medal.  The first 600 runners to pick up packets will also get a Floppin' Flounder beach towel! 

Proceeds from Floppin’ Flounder benefit the Sullivan’s Island Fire & Rescue Dept., CRC, and the Charleston Animal Society

Age group and award breakdown

  • Top 3 overall male and female
  • First Master (40 years and older) male and female
  • First Grandmaster (50 years and older) male and female
  • First Great Grandmaster (60 years and older) male and female
  • Top 3 in the following age groups ( age 1-10, 11-14 and under,15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85 and over. )

In addition, we present the Peyton Moore award to the fastest boy and girl under age 12. This award is in memory of one of CRC’s youngest and most enthusiastic members, Peyton Moore, who passed away on June 4, 2013. Learn more about Peyton

This event takes place rain or shine. It will be hot, so please hydrate!

Sponsorships Available

Sponsoring a Charleston Running Club event gets your business in front of thousands of Charleston-area runners and families, starting at just $250. We're a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, and sponsorships are tax deductible.

Learn more in our sponsorship guide.

Race Contact Info

If you have any questions about this race, please contact the race director at

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Packet Pick Up Thursday

Packet Pick Up will be:

Thursday, June 6, 2024, 11 AM - 6 PM
Fleet Feet Mount Pleasant (881 Houston Northcutt Blvd., Mt. Pleasant)
The first 600 runners who pick up their packets will get Floppin Flounder beach towels.
Someone else CAN pick up your packet for you.

Saturday, June 8, 2024, 6:30 AM - 7:30 AM
Sullivan's Island Fish Fry Shack (1459 Hennessy St. Sullivan's Island)

Packet pick up will close at 7:30 AM on race morning, as the run/walk begins at 8 AM.

Directions

Sullivans Island Fire Department Fish Fry Shack
1424 Hennessy street
Sullivans Island, SC 29482

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