Event Description

Run where the river meets the sea, along vast tidal flats, extensive marshes and meandering channels.

The course is technical trails, boardwalks, hills (300’ change in elevation) on Reserve property, four miles east of Charleston. Volunteers will be stationed along the trails and courses will be clearly marked to make your experience more enjoyable. Please leave pets at home.    

You can register at the race from 8:30-9:15 or print a registration form from this website.  

Participation ribbons for Kid’s Dash (about 0.25 mile), 1st-3rd place for each age group male/female (5k run/walk) with South Slough patches awarded to overall kids dash, 5k run and walk male and female winners. All participants receive an estuary-themed participation medal and Rice Krispy treat.  Yum!

Vintage race T-shirts are available at a reduced rate of $8.00 for adult sizes, $5.00 for children.  South Slough T-shirts are also available for purchase.

Proceeds go to the Friends of South Slough Reserve, Inc., (FOSS) a non-profit organization in support of Reserve education fund for internship stipends.