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Run or walk the James Island Connector 5K/8K with us on October 31, 2026. Proceeds benefit local animal rescues. Register or learn more at JICRun.com Mr.

The Gavalas Kolanko Foundation (GKF) was established by Nicholas B. Gavalas and Dr. Ronald Kolanko. Gavalas and Dr. Kolanko formed the GKF in 1999 after becoming aware of the costly requirements for students with disabilities wishing to attend college. As influential members of the Charleston community, they assembled a dynamic board, supportive staff, and a strategic plan for success. Gavalas Kolanko Foundation members strive to assist students with their secondary educational costs, and increase support and awareness of their needs. Since its inception, the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation has raised over $1.4 million and awarded 248 scholarships to Lowcountry students attending College of Charleston, Charleston Southern University, The Citadel, Trident Technical College, the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), and the Art Institute of Charleston. We have two main fundraising event: The James Island Connector Run and the annual GKF Golf Tournament. For the run: http://jicrun.com/

10/15/2026

It's Throwback Thursday!

Today's throwback is for the 2011 James Island Connector Run. The pictures of runners trying to stay warm have us hoping for good (cooler!) weather soon and of course, cool Fall temperatures on October 31!

Register at jicrun.com before prices increase on October 29!

10/07/2026

Today's JICR sponsor shoutout is for OPIE, a local grocer on Hwy 17 in Mt. Pleasant.

With OPIE, you place your order online and pick up your groceries curbside at a time that's convenient for you. OPIE carries products that focus on quality, healthy lifestyles, and value and ensures your grocery shopping is friendly, fresh, fun, and fast.

Thanks OPIE for your in-kind finish line/water sponsorship!

10/05/2026

It's Medal Monday! Completing a 5K or 8K is about your PRESENCE and not just your PACE, so we offer a beautiful finisher's medal to all runners and walkers.

You should be proud of your physical accomplishment as well as helping the animals of Charleston Animal Society and Ladies Enriching the Community (LETC). 🏅

Register ASAP at JICRun.com and join us- we can't wait to give you your medal on October 31!

10/03/2026

FOUR WEEKS LEFT! 🎃👻

Spooky season is here, and we can't wait to run or walk with you on October 31. If you ran the Cooper River Bridge Run and today's Isle of Palms Connector Run and Walk, don't miss out on ours. October 31 is the only day of the year to (legally) run the James Island Connector.

Register at JICRun.com and stay tuned to our socials and your email for our shirt and medal drops!

10/01/2026

It's Throwback Thursday!

Check out these team pictures from the 2019 James Island Connector Run 5K/8K. It was a beautiful day and we loved making memories with you.

We are just over four weeks away from this year's run! Celebrate spooky season with us and register at JICRun.com

09/29/2026

Our next James Island Connector Run 5K/8K sponsor is Tom McQueeney- State Farm Agent.

Tom's office is located in Mount Pleasant near Lowes, and he provides auto, homeowners, condo, renters, personal, business, life, health, and pet insurance.

Please visit Tom McQueeney State Farm for your insurance needs, and when you do, thank him for sponsoring our run/walk.

09/27/2026

📢 Friendly reminder that STROLLERS ARE WELCOME at our James Island Connector Run 5K and 8K!

We love our littlest, future runners. Thank you to their grownups who bring them and push them and lead a healthy example with their running and walking. 👶🏻👶🏽👶🏾

Register ASAP at JICRun.com , and we'll see you on October 31! 🎃👻

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