Summerville Sweet Tea Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K 2026

The Summerville Sweet Tea Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K begins at 200 South Main Street in downtown Summerville, South Carolina. All three distances start at 7:00 AM Eastern. Participants can select from 13.1 miles, 6.2 miles, or 3.1 miles, allowing half marathoners, 10K runners, and 5K participants to run on the same race morning. The course starts downtown, moves onto a recreational path, goes through residential areas, and circles back downtown to finish. A distinctive feature is the finish line, which includes the World's Largest Sweet Tea. Live entertainment and water stations are available along the route. Afterward, runners can vote for their preferred entertainment and the most spirited aid station. Half marathoners must reach Newington Neighborhood within 90 minutes and complete the race within 3 hours 30 minutes. 10K runners must pass James Allan Park within 90 minutes and finish within 2 hours 30 minutes.