MADD 5K and Fun Run

MADD 5K and Fun Run takes place in Charleston, South Carolina, on November 21, 2026. The main event is a 5K run starting at 8:00 a.m., and the name also announces a fun run for those who want a shorter, more casual option. Held on a Saturday morning in late November, it is a community 5K carrying the MADD name.

For most runners, a 5K in late November is a chance to finish the year with a solid time before the holidays. If that is your plan, spend the six weeks before race day keeping one short-interval workout and one steady run in your schedule, with easy days in between. If you are coming to the fun run or walking the 5K with family, the priority is simply to be comfortable on your feet for 30 to 45 minutes, which a month of regular brisk walks or easy jogs will take care of. The 8:00 a.m. start means a light, early breakfast and a short jog to warm up before you toe the line in Charleston.