The Charlie Post Classic 15K and 5K is the signature running event of the Charleston Running Club. Now in its 38th year, this race honors the memory of Dr. Charlie Post, a well-known Charleston runner, triathlete, and family physician who volunteered his time and medical talents to the running community.
Dr. Post was a very active member of the Charleston Running Club, served as the head of the College of Charleston’s student health services, and was also the school’s team physician for varsity sports.
As a memorial, the Charleston Running Club funds an annual scholarship in his memory through the athletic department of the College of Charleston.
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(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 and over. )
CASH AWARDS given to the top 3 Male and Female Overall Finishers in both the 15K and 5K as follows:
Purse Prize is base on Field Size:
| > 300 Registrants | < 300 Registrants |
|---|---|
| 15K $300 / $200 / $100 | 15K $200 / $100 / $50 |
| 5K $100 / $75 / $50 | 5K $75 / $50 / $25 |
Lightweight hoodies are guaranteed to everyone who registers before January 20, 2022.
Friday, January 28 from 10 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. at Fleet Feet Mt Pleasant.
Saturday, January 29 from 7:15 a.m. - 8:15 a.m. at the race venue (Sullivan's Island Elementary School, 2015 Ion Ave, Sullivan's Island, SC 29482).
*Packet pick up will close at 8:15 a.m. on race day. Please arrive at the race venue in plenty of time to pick up your packet. We highly recommend picking up your packet the day before the event so you can start your race as relaxed as possible.
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