The James Island Connector Run (JICR) provides one of the most scenic race routes in the Southeast and one of the most challenging courses in the Lowcountry! Overlooking the beautiful Ashley River and the historic downtown peninsula of Charleston, this 8K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Walk goes across the James …
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The James Island Connector Run (JICR) provides one of the most scenic race routes in the Southeast and one of the most challenging courses in the Lowcountry! Overlooking the beautiful Ashley River and the historic downtown peninsula of Charleston, this 8K Run, 5K Run, and 5K Walk goes across the James Island Connector from the James Island side of the river, staying on the connector with no exit ramps. The post-race festival includes a finishers medal and food at the finish line.
The Charleston Running Club has hosted the James Island Connector Run since 2019. Since 1977, the Charleston Running Club has promoted running in the local community. Early on, the club was instrumental in starting two of the area’s largest races, the Cooper River Bridge Run and the Kiawah Marathon. Members of the club’s leadership currently serve on the board of the Cooper River Bridge Run. The Charleston Running Club hosts two additional fundraising races: the Charlie Post Classic 15K/5K in January and the Floppin’ Flounder 5K in June.
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Over the bridge and back
Supports a very worthy cause here in Charleston, which motivates many people to participate. Only time when the bridge is closed for running, and provides great views. For the 10K, … MORE
Supports a very worthy cause here in Charleston, which motivates many people to participate. Only time when the bridge is closed for running, and provides great views. For the 10K, its over the bridge with its 3 hills and back again. There is a 5K option for those who only want to run it once.
Scenic local race
The JICR is one of the most beautiful but most difficult courses in Charleston. The views are incredible and the race production improves each year. They have recently started giving … MORE
The JICR is one of the most beautiful but most difficult courses in Charleston. The views are incredible and the race production improves each year. They have recently started giving finisher’s medals, which is a nice touch for a 5K and 10K. The post race party has lots of refreshments as well as free beer, and the age group awards are very nice each year. The overall winners receive money which brings a lot of faster runners out.
It is harder than the Cooper River Bridge run, course wise, because the course has multiple inclines and is all run on the connector, which is a hard surface. However, the race is open to all, including stroller runners, those with dogs, and it is walker friendly. The 5K is point to point with a bus that returns you to the start, and the 10K is an out and back.
I would highly recommend this race because it is one of my favorites in Charleston. It’s not a PR course, but it is beautiful and a great race to use for training if you have a hilly race coming up.