A Touch of Speed 5K

A Touch of Speed 5K and Kids Mile Fun Run takes place at Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, SC. The event offers a USATF-certified 5K and a Kids Mile Fun Run for children aged 5 to 12. The course starts and finishes in the Fort Dorchester High School parking lot near the North Charleston Aquatic Center and is described as mostly flat and fast, ideal for a qualifying time.

The 5th annual retro-themed race invites participants to wear 70s–90s workout gear for a community celebration. Proceeds support youth athletes, with scholarships, and awards include overall and age-group prizes, plus shirts for early registrants. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.