***NOTE: As of the 2018 race, the Charleston Marathon is under new management***…read more 2017 was another great year for the Charleston Marathon. The City of Charleston and City of North Charleston are embracing this race more each year. The big change I noticed was that the expo was moved to the North Charleston Colosseum. It's a no-frills expo, but picking up my packet went smoothly and you can pick up last-minute needs like Gu. The route was well marked and the water stop volunteers, pacers, and race staff were wonderful. Both water and gatorade are offered on the course. The last few miles of the half marathon were a little lonely for me after the full marathoners turned off at mile 9.5. The finish line party was amazing as usual- I talked to runners from other states and they assured us, Charleston Marathon-ers know how to party. The bands played until later in the afternoon and the beer tent was great even for those who finished the marathon in the early afternoon hours. Keep up the great work, Charleston Marathon!

All in all, the Charleston Marathon offers a solid, albeit no frills type of experience…read more This was my first full marathon (I mean, everyone else was doing it so why not? Kids, don't give in to peer pressure), and I did some homework before signing up for this race so I pretty much knew what to expect. As others have mentioned, the course is not all that spectacular. The first few miles are quite scenic and showcase Charleston quite well as you run along the Battery and the touristy portion of King Street. Then, however, you run up the rest of King Street (which I still love especially with the revitalization going on but understand why others may not) and proceed ultimately into North Charleston. Along the way, there are some other spots of eye candy as you run out onto a marina and along a few waterways. However, there are also a lot of drab spots that really don't speak to the essence of Chucktown. The good news is that you barely notice this if you're simply trying to survive as I was... Also as noted by others, there are a few out and back spots which are kind of a bummer since it adds repetition and puts you in contact with peeps who are way ahead of you in the race and looking strong, graceful, and beautiful as you struggle to keep your breakfast from taking a trip up North. Getting away from the Debbie Downer vibes, let's focus on some of the positives, shall we? First off, the expo/packet pick up was a breeze. Plenty of parking and you could get in and out easily. Yes, the expo didn't have a ton of freebies, epic guest speakers, or any other type of top shelf craziness, but that was more than ok with me. I didn't need those types of perks, I just needed a solid shirt (which I did get) and my race bib. Similarly, race morning was smooth. There was a ton of parking (once you got through race traffic) and plenty of port a potties at the start line (avoid the inside bathrooms since the lines were insanely long). Again, getting to the race site and to the starting area on race day morning was a no stress experience which is truly invaluable (especially for your first marathon!). The course itself (as you would imagine and others have mentioned) was almost disgustingly flat. However, I honestly chose this race as my marathon debut for that very reason, and do not think I would have survived if not for the lack of elevation change! Given the vertically challenged nature of the course, peeps can come here and expect fast times. Along the course, I felt that the volunteers/dancers/musicians were amazing! They seriously provided this struggling dude with some major motivation at points. For a small race only in its fourth year, I think the race organizers did an admirable job with the support staff they had in place. Once you cross the finish line and pretend like you're not going to collapse, you get awarded with a very handsome medal and free shrimp and grits. Like some others, my GI tract was in no mood for seafood or creaminess so I deferred. I did indulge a little bit in some free beer and in the general festivities of the finish line area, however. I do believe Park Circle is a spectacular spot to have the post race festivities as that area does showcase a part of the greater Charleston area that not everyone is familiar with but should be! All in all, I was pleased with how this event was put together and executed, and sincerely hope to see it continue to grow and improve in the years to come!

We've always enjoyed Beerfest--it's one of those events we look forward to every year! Most of us…read morecan't wait for the moment tickets go on sale so we can snag our VIP passes. This year was by far the best VIP experience yet! The free appetizers, ice cream, and mixed drinks were such a nice touch, and the improved shade coverage made a huge difference. We also never had a problem finding a table, and the bathrooms (always one of the big reasons we go VIP) were as great as ever. We're so happy they got rid of the drink tickets this year--it felt much smoother and less wasteful. The variety of food trucks was excellent, with something for everyone. Our group has our favorite breweries we look for every year, and the variety of swag did not disappoint! It also seemed like they didn't run out of beer this year, which has been a common complaint in the past, so that was awesome. We also loved the big screen showing the football game--lots of people seemed to enjoy that too. Overall, this year's Beerfest VIP was the best yet. We're already counting down to next year! The only thing I think they should improve is the parking and directions for VIP entrance. We were asking the volunteers and each person told us something different as we were walking from the ride share drop off.

I had a blast at the 2023 Charleston Beer Fest and would recommend it to anyone who likes craft…read morebeer, live music, vendors, and supporting a great cause, Palmetto Community Cares. Every PCC-hosted charity event I've been to has been well-organized, and Beer Fest was no exception. With five rows of vendors and breweries, everyone found a new to them beer or brewery they liked. You receive a mug when you walk in and use it to walk around the aisles of breweries and sample. Most Charleston breweries were represented, but you could also try breweries from around South Carolina and a few North Carolina breweries. I saw tents with hard kombucha, ready-to-drink cocktails, ciders, seltzers, as well a Fall beer flavors (hello pumpkin or Oktoberfest styles). Sour beers are my favorite, and I found no shortage of them. The sour from Sumter Brewing Company was my favorite, along with the Ginger's Revenge alcoholic ginger beer. The lines move quickly, and the small pours of the drink were enough for me. I saw a few tents run out of certain beers about 4 hours into the event, but even when we left, you could still find plenty to drink. Beer Fest had at least 10 food trucks with everything from smash burgers to pierogis to boiled peanuts. Even the vendors were high quality. With the event in September, we bought several Christmas gifts AND the weather was cooler than a summer event, especially in Riverfront Park. The ground was a little soggy from rain earlier in the day, but we avoided the showers and storms. This was my first Charleston Beer Fest, but I would return again and recommend it for both locals and visitors- it's a one stop shop to try many breweries and even cuisines for a low cost and great cause.

Outstanding Well Organized…read moreGreat people to meet like Mrs. Kat T -she goes out of to help anyone and she can recognize old Asian Indian thick acccent touched by all the gestures Lot of music lot of walk and run It was not easy if you are first timer people have been doing 7 or 9 or 10 years All great groups can add the pictures- touched by all the gestures they keep the board for 4 mile mark, 5 mile mark and 6 mile mark Marcy could understand on day 1 on the phone to get me into the race

If you've never done this run, you're missing out. I've participated a few times and it's always a…read moregood time. The expo is cool to check out some local businesses and the freebies are always nice while picking up your race bib and bag of goodies. The run itself is pulled off really well for the size of the run and the amount of participants each year. My only complaint is I wish it was a little more consistent in the corrals with runners versus walkers. Someone may choose to sign up as a runner but decide to walk the whole thing. Walking portions of it doesn't bother me but it seems like there is a huge stretch of people walking. I wish they would choose to go to the walking section if this is the case. I get it that it's a tough run at parts, but it would be nice if people go to the side instead of walking next to a bunch of other walkers. It's hard to weave in and out when you're trying to keep the pace you want. Sometimes you just have to stop because there's no way to get through. At points it's nice to keep going, because once you stop, it takes a bit to get that drive to run at the pace you were, at least for me it did. The festival in Marion Square is a good time to unwind after the 10k. There's a ton of vendors, food, and water/drinks to get you hydrated. Oh and I love that they are now giving out finisher medals. It's nice to have a little trophy of sorts to remember the accomplishment of this run. I hope they keep that up for future runs. I would definitely run it again. All in all it's a great event for the community.

I've run the Charlie Post Classic and volunteered at least three times. I volunteered in 2020 and…read moream writing an update to reflect the positive changes. The Charlie Post Classic has something for everyone. You can choose from the 5K or 15K, and it's the only 15K race I've seen in the area. The soft lightweight hoodies are gender-specific cut and a great change from the usual race t-shirts. Every runner or walker received a finisher's medal at the end, regardless of time. Top runners received age group awards and overall awards as well. This run's proceeds benefit scholarships for the College of Charleston athletic teams, so your race dollars stay local. This year's race had beer at the end, and being on Sullivan's Island, it's great to hang out at the bars and restaurants or on the beach after the run each year. Some places even open early. If you want to run the Charlie Post Classic 15K/5K in 2021, register early- it sells out each year with over 1,000 participants.

Another year and another great race. Going on for more than 30 years now and starting again this…read moreyear at the Sullivan's Island Fire Station, the weather was near perfect for great times, and the course was a decent flat out. The traffic was quite a challenge this year and quite a few near misses once the locals started getting up and about on Saturday morning. Obviously they're still not used to having anyone else on their island and driving like they haven't a clue! I like the island, the Posts, and running, but something proactive needs to be done about the traffic! The race is only an hour! All in all, great race and we can't wait to do it again next year!

Stoney Field is the downtown football stadium. It was renovated a few years ago, and the Burke High…read moreSchool football team as well as some local rec teams play here. The turf is synthetic, and a running track surrounds it, but it's not open to the public. You can come out on Tuesday nights and do track work with the Park Circle Pacers run club, though. Stoney Field is also the site of the Cooper River Bridge Run Kids Run, which is a wonderful family-friendly event held every September. The CRBR Kids Run is sponsored by so many local businesses and offers the kids finisher's medals, shirts, hot dogs, and other goodies. It's a great way to model healthy habits for our next generation. The stadium has plenty of seating and tons of parking, sharing parking with the Joseph Riley (Riverdogs) Park, MUSC, and The Citadel. The roads in this area do flood, so be careful around king tides.

Stoney Field is a historic stadium that has been through a lot over the the years, but still has a…read morelot of life to it. I like all of the renovations it has undergone. The location of the stadium is very convenient and in the middle of everything. I like the atmosphere and the feel of the building.

This was our first visit. We came for a birthday party. Overall we had a great time and will…read moredefinitely be back. Most of the staff are younger kids, some of which could use a little more training in some aspects. Checking in was kind of a nightmare due to staff passing us off to other staff or not having answers to questions pertaining to the party or tickets. Some of the staff were doing great paying attention to what was going on in their area while others talked a lot and didn't notice rough and rowdy kids for quite a while. There is a huge variety of things to do from the playplace to the rotating bumper cars, several climbing walls, rope course, laser tag and virtual reality. We were there three hours and could easily have spent another five and not been bored.

We love coming to Urban Air. The place is spotless and kinda dark inside. My five-year-old loves…read morethis place. So much to do from Warrior Course, Battle Beam, Wipeout, Climbing Hill, Drop Zone, Pro Zone, Tubes Playground, Trampolines. There is also laser tag and a climbing wall. They have a cafe that sells food and refreshments. They also accept a military discount with ID. Go early it's usually very busy. We highly recommend going.

Always a good time. The tickets are still cheap. They always have fun theme nights and promotions…read more The food isn't the best. But they have a lot of options and the prices are reasonable. Plus, the sunsets over the Ashley river are awesome

We had so much fun at banana ball game at Joseph P Riley Jr Park! The layout is kind of wide but…read moreit's not super big so you can easily walk from one end to the other. There are so many different food and drink vendors which was great because it provided a variety for everyone. I was disappointed that the online ordering wasn't turned on, every food vendor had a long line and I didn't want to miss any action by waiting in line for food. I ended up getting a BBQ sandwich because the pork nachos that were on the website weren't available (boo). It was good and the amount of fries I got was a huge portion. For alcohol I got a couple beers, it was nice that there was a variety of drinks, not just the typical domestic brews and standard cocktails. This was a nice stadium, I would attend another game there!

We had the chance to attend the Boxing on the bricks last evening at the world famous TD Arena. Wow…read morea lot of fun for sure. I am sorry I didn't check in. Still new to this reviewing. But am learning. The Arena was very nice and everyone working there was on their game and friendly. It's hard for me to get around since my leg was just amputated but the workers even took us to the elevator and to our seats. I wish all stadiums and arena had employees like these. Nothing better than an exciting boxing match to get the blood flowing. I will definitely come back and next time walking .

Best basketball venue in the city! Every seat in the house has a good view of the games. They have…read morea great selection of concessions all over the arena, like Chick-fil-A and Co-Op. I've been able to see some winning games Go Cougars!

Worst company I've ever delt with all around. Karts are absolutely junk! Dealership is a joke!…read moreJustin is a terrible person.