2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 17, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Jamestown, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $20
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 5K Run and Walk | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $35 | – |
| Student Price 10K | 10K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
| Student Price 5K | 5K | Oct 17, 20268:00 AM | $20 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $45 until Oct 15.
- 5K Run and Walk: $35 until Oct 15.
- Student Price 10K and Student Price 5K: $20 until Oct 15.
Online registration closes Oct 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in South Carolina ($45).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in South Carolina runs 1:01:45, about 9:56 a mile, based on 33 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:06:16 and men in 55:58.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:23 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 40 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
7604 Hwy 41, Jamestown, SC 29453
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2022 results
All results5K Run and Walk
10K
Aggregated from official results (Charlestowne Road Race Services) for 2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at 2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K?
At the 2022 5K Run and Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 23:22 or better, the top quarter in 26:54, and half the field in 31:23; the last tenth came in after 47:30.
At the 2022 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 39:11 or better, the top quarter in 44:27, and half the field in 48:54; the last tenth came in after 1:01:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:27 | 21:29 |
| 20-29 | 30:35 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 30:55 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 28:02 | 26:56 |
| 50-59 | 26:49 | n/a |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2022.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 17 the day usually runs from 56°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 48°F and hot years reach 82°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 7604 Hwy 41, Jamestown, SC 29453Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 40 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 17, 2026), 2025 (May 3, 2025), 2024 (May 4, 2024), 2023 (May 6, 2023), 2022 (May 7, 2022), 2021 (Jul 3, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is 2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 15, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $45, entry is about the same as a typical 10K in South Carolina ($45).
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2022, 76 runners finished the 5K Run and Walk; the median finish was 31:23 and the winner ran 19:19.
- Where does it start?
- 7604 Hwy 41, Jamestown, SC 29453.
From the organizers
The Hell Hole Gator Run is the oldest 10K race in the South Carolina Low Country. This is the 50th year for Hell Hole Gator Trot. The Gator Run is now a 10K & 5K starting and finishing in Jamestown, SC. The 10K course is back to the old route of start on French Santee Rd then turn right onto Simmons Rd then right onto Tiger Corner Rd then right onto Hwy 41 to the finish line. The 5K has a new route that will start on the corner of Simmons Rd & Tiger Corner Rd you will make a right onto Hwy 41 to the finish line.