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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K Run | 10K | Apr 24, 20277:30 AM | $50$55 after Jan 23, 2027 | – |
| Half Marathon | Half Marathon | Apr 24, 20277:30 AM | $65$70 after Jan 23, 2027 | – |
| 5K Run/Walk | 5K | Apr 24, 20277:45 AM | $40$45 after Jan 23, 2027 | – |
| Ambassador Application | – | Apr 24, 20279:30 AM | Free | – |
| Kids Fun Run (1 Mile) | Kids | Apr 24, 20279:30 AM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Jan 23, 2027.
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in South Carolina ($70).
A typical finisher at a half marathon in South Carolina runs 2:08:23, about 9:48 a mile, based on 31 races with published results. Women typically finish in 2:17:38 and men in 1:58:49.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:46 AM, and the 10K Run starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 510 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Newberry Street Festival Area, Aiken, SC 29801
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Aggregated from official results (Runners Fit Race Works) for AEC Touchstone Energy Run United Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids' Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
At the 2026 5K Run/Walk, the fastest tenth finished in 25:54 or better, the top quarter in 29:42, and half the field in 36:15; the last tenth came in after 53:45.
At the 2026 Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:39:19 or better, the top quarter in 1:51:44, and half the field in 2:07:54; the last tenth came in after 2:41:48.
At the 2026 10K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 48:20 or better, the top quarter in 54:59, and half the field in 1:02:39; the last tenth came in after 1:25:19.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 24:32 | 19:00 |
| 20-29 | 27:56 | 19:39 |
| 30-39 | 27:30 | 21:12 |
| 40-49 | 25:31 | 24:40 |
| 50-59 | 30:18 | 29:29 |
| 60-69 | 33:30 | 21:12 |
| 70+ | n/a | 39:37 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Up 14 percent since 2025.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 350 to 413 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:49 to 36:15.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 413 (+18%) | 36:15 | under 25:54 | 17:09 |
| 2025 | 350 | 35:49 | under 25:33 | 17:46 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Slower than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 29:42, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 4 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Around April 24 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 80°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 49°F and hot years reach 85°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.
What the organizers of AEC Touchstone Energy Run United Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids' Fun Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Parking and travel
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Awards
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Rules and FAQ
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Schedule:
Check-in begins at 7:00 a.m.
Half Marathon runs at 7:30 a.m.
10K at 7:30 a.m., 5K at 7:45 a.m.
One-Mile Kids Fun Run at 9:30 a.m.
Race End Time: 10:30 a.m. EST.
The first 800 runners who register before March 30th will receive a Dri-Fit runner's shirt.
Please be advised Runners shirts are gender-specific. Female shirts are V-neck.
We recommend choosing the next size up in shirts.
The first 400 finishers in each race category will receive a medal regardless of their time.
RUN UNITED Awards Announcement
This year, for the awards ceremony, only the overall winners in each category will be invited on stage to receive their awards.