The Waterfront to Citadel route is a beautiful run along the outskirts of downtown. This route will allow you a great view of the Citadel, a state-supported, comprehensive college located in downtown Charleston. For a shorter run of approximately 4 miles, start at Canon Street.
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- 8.16 Miles RT. LOOP
- Flat.
- White Point Gardens.
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Charleston, US
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Other Routes in Charleston, SC
Lots of ways to explore Charleston's spectacular historic district. Get up early and create your own route before the crowds hit. We've mapped an outline route and also a lovely 2.6-miler 'straight shot' on pretty streets to Colonial Lake. Many options to vary.
A great 4.3 miler along the water, highlighting Waterfront Park, The Battery, waterfront paths along Murray Blvd., and a loop around Colonial Lake.
A lovely run in the northern section of Charleston, combining the campus of The Citadel military college, historic Hampton Park, and the surrounding neighborhood. Good add-on options.
A must-do running experience on Charleston is the run from downtown over the Arthur Ravenel Bridge. It looks daunting, but there's a wide, well-protected multi-use path that's popular with pedestrians and cyclists. Additional options to explore Patriots Point.
One of the hidden gems for running in Charleston. There are waterfront boardwalks, gorgeous homes, and a pedestrian ocean walk at the end of Pitt St. Some nice additional running options in the northeastern part of Mount Pleasant, as well.
A worth-it destination run, located east of Charleston. Enjoy 2.5 miles from the mainland to Sullivan's island with wetland and water views. On the island, there are nice waterfront roads, attractive homes, and great beach running.
A nice running destination only a few miles from downtown. There are 4-5 miles of trails through woods and along tidal creeks. Some nice views.
This popular beach and golf resort is a barrier island 24 miles southwest of Charleston. It's a treat for running, with 10 miles of beach with packed sand, and 30 miles of bike trails. Private island but public can enter by foot.
Just across the Ashley River from Charleston, runners can explore the West Ashley Greenway. The multi-use trail roughly parallels US 17 through a combination of residential neighborhoods, schools, parks, and a marsh. 8.2 miles one-way.
10+ miles of paved multi-use paths along the residential streets of the Crowfield Plantation housing development in the Goose Creek suburb north of Charleston, plus 15 miles of trails in Wannamaker North County Park.
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