Century Rides in South Carolina
The comprehensive 2026 directory of 100-mile centuries, metric centuries (62 miles), and endurance cycling tours across South Carolina.
Cycling in South Carolina: Terrain & Route Overview
South Carolina delivers an enticing contrast between flat, maritime coastal riding in the Lowcountry and demanding foothill ascents in the Upstate. Around Charleston and Hilton Head, century riders glide under canopies of Spanish-moss-draped live oaks, crossing tidal salt marshes and historic plantation corridors where flat terrain encourages swift pacelines. In the northwest corner around Greenville—one of the nation's top cycling hubs and home to numerous professional cyclists—routes climb sharply into the Blue Ridge foothills toward Caesars Head and Hotel Dome. Spring and autumn bring idyllic, mild temperatures, and the state's southern coastal areas offer rideable conditions straight through winter. Warm hospitality, exceptional food, and diverse routes make South Carolina a top-tier century cycling state.
Terrain Characteristics: Lowcountry coastal barrier islands, historic moss-draped live oak corridors, and Upstate Blue Ridge foothills.
Riding Season & Weather: March through May & October through December.
📍 South Carolina Century Rides Map
7 Plotted EventsBike Across South Carolina (BASC)
OctoberMulti-day cross-state expedition traversing the state from the Upstate foothills down to historic Charleston harbor.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | October |
| Starting Venue | Greenville to Charleston Start Hub |
| Location | Greenville to Charleston, SC |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.9137, -82.0978 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Bike Across South Carolina (BASC) Organizing Committee ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
FestiVELO
📅 Nov 04 – 08, 2026A festival of cycling that celebrates the beauty & hospitality of Walterboro and the South Carolina Lowcountry.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Nov 04 – 08, 2026 |
| End Date | 2026-11-08 |
| Starting Venue | Colleton County Farmers' Market |
| Street Address | 113 Neyle Street |
| Location | Walterboro, SC 29488 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.897367, -80.679225 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | FestiVELO Organizing Committee ↗ |
| Organizer Contact | [email protected] |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Gaston County / Palmetto Cycling Classic
MayRolling century through the tranquil farm roads, rivers, and historic battlefield country of York and Chester counties.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | Forward Calendar (Schedule Pending) |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Cancelled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | May |
| Starting Venue | Rock Hill / York County Start Hub |
| Location | Rock Hill / York County, SC |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.915068, -81.012904 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Gaston County / Palmetto Cycling Classic Organizing Committee ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Gran Fondo Hincapie Greenville
📅 Oct 15 – 16, 2027Join us in 2027 for our flagship event! The 2027 Gran Fondo Hincapie – Greenville , is back with all the signature flair and scenic splendor riders have come to expect.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Oct 15 – 16, 2027 |
| End Date | 2027-10-16 |
| Starting Venue | Hotel Domestique |
| Location | Greenville, SC |
| GPS Coordinates | 34.9137, -82.0978 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Hincapie Sportswear ↗ |
| Entry Fee | $0 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Ride the Lowcountry
📅 Apr 17 – 18, 2027Journey through marsh and woodlands, choose from 4 routes through National Forest, finish with a Sunday morning ride through the city.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Apr 17 – 18, 2027 |
| End Date | 2027-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Starting Venue | Awendaw Municipal Park |
| Street Address | 7900 Doar Rd |
| Location | Awendaw Municipal Park, SC 29429 |
| GPS Coordinates | 32.9972, -79.6744 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | Coastal Cyclists ↗ |
| Organizer Contact | [email protected] |
| Entry Fee | $80 |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
Ride to End ALZ South Carolina
📅 May 21 – 23, 2027Ride to End ALZ is a cycling event to support the fight against Alzheimer's and all other dementia.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2027 Forward Calendar |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 May 21 – 23, 2027 |
| End Date | 2027-05-23 |
| Starting Venue | Charlotte, NC |
| Street Address | 4600 Park Rd. |
| Location | Charlotte, NC, SC 28209 |
| Organizer | Alzheimer's Association ↗ |
Tour de Plantersville & Cultural Tour
📅 Oct 31, 2026 (7:30 AM – 10:30 AM)A discovery bike ride through historic Georgetown County along its only Scenic Byway, offering metric century 62-, 25-, and 12-miles of fresh air riding.
⚡ Event Details & Specifications ›
| Dataset Population | 2026 Verified Census |
| Event Type | Cycling Century (SportsEvent) |
| Event Status | Scheduled |
| Attendance Mode | In-Person (Offline) |
| Date | 📅 Oct 31, 2026 (7:30 AM – 10:30 AM) |
| End Date | 2026-10-31T10:30:00 |
| Starting Venue | Plantersville Elementary School |
| Street Address | 1668 Exodus Drive |
| Location | Plantersville Elementary School (1668 Exodus Drive, Georgetown), SC 29442 |
| GPS Coordinates | 33.836081, -81.163725 (Google Maps ↗) |
| Organizer | The Village Group ↗ |
| Organizer Contact | [email protected] |
| Entry Fee | $Registration includes a Tour de Plantersville t-shirt and commemorative medal. |
| Registration | Direct Registration Link ↗ |
| Event Media | View Image / Banner ↗ |