Take a run on the other side of town

It might not garner as much attention as the Cooper River Bridge Run, but the James Island Connector Run offers a less-crowded option for filling your lungs with some early morning air. The first Saturday in November every year, the 10K run/5K walk falls on "Students with Disabilities Day" and proceeds go to the Gavalas Kolanko Foundation, which awards scholarships to special-needs students. The race starts at 8 a.m. Saturday across from Roper Hospital and finishes there after the panoramic run over the bridge and back. Race entry is $25 for the 10K and $20 for the 5K; on race day, the 10K is $30. For more information or to sign up, visit the race Web site.