Sweetgrass Half Marathon
Sweetgrass Half Marathon: a flat, fast PR course through Lowcountry marsh and ponds.
Race Date
Feb 27, 2027
Location
Mount Pleasant, SC
Quick facts
- Date
- Saturday, February 27, 2027
- Location
- Mount Pleasant, South Carolina
- Distance
- Half marathon (13.1 mi)
- Course
- Loop Course
- Terrain
- Road
- USATF certified
- Not listed
Highlights
Good For
Atmosphere
Course
The Experience
The Sweetgrass Half Marathon & 10K, hosted by the Mount Pleasant Recreation Department, returns for its seventh edition on Feb. 27, 2027. Starting at the Park West Recreation Complex, runners loop through the quiet Carolina Park and Darrell Creek neighborhoods, where gentle marsh and pond views accompany every mile. This is a flat, USATF-certified course built for speed — the typical winning time hovers around 1:19 and the median field of ~180 runners from 18 states includes many hunting personal bests.
Race morning begins at the Lakeside Pavilion, with packet pickup also available the evening before at Blue Sky Endurance. The atmosphere is intimate and local — roughly 14% of runners return each year, drawn by the well-organized, low-key vibe. After crossing the finish line back at the complex, participants receive a race shirt (though sizes aren't guaranteed for late registrants). For a no-fuss, fast half marathon with genuine Southern charm, the Sweetgrass delivers.
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Sweetgrass Half Marathon & 10K
Sweetgrass Half Marathon & 10K The Mount Pleasant Recreation Department will host the 7th Annual Sweetgrass Half Marathon and 10K starting at 7:30 am Saturday, Feb. 27, 2027. Races begin and end at the Park West Recreation Complex in Mount Pleasant. Runners start at the Mount Pleasant Recreation Complex and run through the picturesque Carolina Park neighborhood. This is a flat and fast course. Runners enjoy marsh and pond views on the way to completing the half marathon. REGISTRATION Registration opens soon! Runner packet pickup will be Friday from 3 - 6 p.m. at Blue Sky Endurance at Carolina Park, 3510 Park Ave Blvd Suite 102, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466, or race morning at the Park West Recreation Complex Lakeside Pavilion. Shirt Size not guarantee
Logistics
Race Day
Saturday, February 27, 2027
Start Time
TBA
Start Location
Park West Recreation Complex, Mount Pleasant, SC, 29466
Course Info
Course Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Scenery
Park, Lake River
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Quality Score
Standout686 years running
~181 finishers a year
growing or steady
14% returning runners
USATF certified · 6 timing sources
runners from 18 states
winner 1:19:39
typical high 68°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
53°
Afternoon (High)
67°
Pleasant conditions — light layers at start, comfortable by finish
0.1"
Precipitation
14 mph
Wind
76%
Humidity
Frequently asked
When is the Sweetgrass Half Marathon?
The Sweetgrass Half Marathon is held on Saturday, February 27, 2027.
Where does the Sweetgrass Half Marathon take place?
It takes place in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina.
What distances does the Sweetgrass Half Marathon offer?
The half marathon (13.1 miles).
Is the Sweetgrass Half Marathon course flat and good for a PR?
The Sweetgrass Half Marathon is a ultra-flat, loop course course.
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