Race Info
WHERE: Isle of Palms Connector
WHEN: Saturday, October 4, 2008
TIME: Race starts at 8 a.m.
WHY: To benefit child abuse in our community and other child-related programs
Runners and walkers of all experience levels are invited to enjoy one of the most scenic road races in the Southeast! With 100% of net proceeds from the event going to support the local prevention of child abuse and other child-related programs, the Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child is a breathtakingly beautiful race that helps supports a very important cause.
Now in it's 16th year, the race began with the official opening of the Isle of Palms Connector in October of 1993. Starting at the Isle of Palms and crossing into Mount Pleasant, 10K runners and 5K walkers and runners experience a challenging road race across the IOP Connector and are rewarded with beautiful vistas afforded from the Atlantic Ocean, the Intracoastal Waterway and local creeks and marshes. Quickly becoming one of the most popular and fastest-growing races in South Carolina, last year's race hosted over 1,000 runners and walkers. It's a great way to kick off the fall road race season!
The race begins at the foot of the Isle of Palms Connector at Palm Boulevard and continues across the connector into Mount Pleasant. 5K runners and walkers will make a loop on the connector to return back to the Isle of Palms. 10K runners will continue across the connector onto Seaside Farms Boulevard in Mount Pleasant, then return back across the connector. The finish line for the race will be at J.C. Long Boulevard on the Isle of Palms. At the finish line, participants will be able to enjoy a post-race festival featuring food and family-friendly fun.
The Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk for the Child is presented by the Exchange Clubs of Mount Pleasant and the Isle of Palms, the City of Isle of Palms, the Town of Mount Pleasant and the MUSC Children's Hospital. The involvement of participants, sponsors and volunteers are integral in making this race a success. Please see our Sponsors page for a full list of our event sponsors.
Your participation helps support the future of our children. Register today!
Race Map
Race packet pick-up will be at the Isle of Palms Recreation Center (map) at 24 28th Ave on the Isle of Palms on Thursday, October 2, from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m., and at the Town of Mt. Pleasant Gym (map) at 100 Ann Edwards Lane (located off Houston-Northcutt Blvd.) on Friday, October 3, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.