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Chili 5K Trail Run and Walk set for November 5th at Laurel Hill County Park

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2 years ago

September 12, 2022

Charleston County Parks will once again host the Chili 5K trail run and walk at Laurel Hill County Park on Saturday, November 5th. Registration is open now through October 31st at CharlestonCountyParks.com.

Beginning at 9 am, runners and walkers will navigate the scenic off-road trails of the Mount Pleasant park. Laurel Hill County Park offers a variety of landscapes throughout its 745 acres, including miles of unpaved trails that traverse a moss-draped oak allee, large open meadows, a small lake, and gorgeous scenery.

“The Chili 5K presents one of the most diverse courses in the Lowcountry,” said Allison Foster, CCPRC’s fitness and wellness manager. “It’s difficult to take in all that Laurel Hill offers, much less appropriately describe the immense beauty of the park with words. It’s a must see! The varied terrain features hard packed trails, loose sand, bogs, mud, and grass with scenic views of marsh, estuaries and oak allees.”

Race fees are $38 per person. On-site registration will not be available. Packet pickup will take place on the day of the race from 7:30 am to 8:30 am. Bibs are required.

New to the race this year, Charleston County Parks will announce the winners of their 5K Trail Race Series at the Chili 5K’s awards ceremony. 5K Trail Race Series participants have been racing with CCPRC all season, competing in at least three of the 2022 5K trail races to qualify for awards.

Laurel Hill County Park is located between Highway 17N and Highway 41 in Mount Pleasant. For the Chili 5K, runners must enter through the special event entrance location at 1400 Highway 41 and will be directed to the race start from that entrance. Access through Park West will not be permitted for this event.

For more information on the Chili 5K or Laurel Hill County Park, or to register or view a map of the race course, visit CharlestonCountyParks.com or call 843-795-4386.