A Touch of Speed 5K
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Event information
A Touch of Speed 5K and Kid’s 1 Mile Fun Run takes place on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Fort Dorchester High School in North Charleston, South Carolina. This is the fifth annual running of the event and the scheduled theme is "Retro Rewind," with participants invited to wear 1970s to 1990s workout gear. The event includes an in-person 5K, a kids 1 mile fun run for ages 5 to 12, and a virtual 5K option. Packet pick-up and late registration are scheduled for Friday, October 31. Registrations made before October 8, 2025 are guaranteed a race t-shirt. The organizer states there are no refunds and no pets are allowed on the course.
Course, awards, and community impact
The course starts and finishes at the Fort Dorchester High School parking lot near the North Charleston Aquatic Center. The route is described as mostly flat and is USATF certified. Awards include overall female and male places (1st-3rd), cash awards for first-place winners, overall master winners, and age-group awards for divisions: 12 & under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 & over. The event reports that past editions helped offset participant registration costs, buy equipment for youth athletes, and fund scholarships for children. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.