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AEC Touchstone Energy Run United Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids' Fun Run 2027

Date
Saturday, April 24, 2027
Start time
7:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From Free · goes up to $55 on Jan 23, 2027
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
10K Run10KApr 24, 20277:30 AM$50$55 after Jan 23, 2027–
Half MarathonHalf MarathonApr 24, 20277:30 AM$65$70 after Jan 23, 2027–
5K Run/Walk5KApr 24, 20277:45 AM$40$45 after Jan 23, 2027–
Ambassador Application–Apr 24, 20279:30 AMFree–
Kids Fun Run (1 Mile)KidsApr 24, 20279:30 AM$15–

Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.

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The 10K fee goes up to $55 on Jan 23, 2027.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • 10K Run: $50 until Jan 22, then $55 until Feb 22, then $60 until Mar 22, then $65 until Apr 22, then $70 until Apr 24.
  • Half Marathon: $65 until Jan 22, then $70 until Feb 22, then $75 until Mar 22, then $80 until Apr 22, then $85 until Apr 24.
  • 5K Run/Walk: $40 until Jan 22, then $45 until Feb 22, then $50 until Mar 22, then $55 until Apr 22, then $60 until Apr 24.
  • Kids Fun Run (1 Mile): $15 until Apr 24.

Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in South Carolina ($70).

What a typical finish looks like

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.

Light and altitude

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.

Start location and course

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.

5K Run/Walk

413
finishers
36:15
median (11:40 /mi)
17:09
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men
median 36:1518:541:04:59
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Half Marathon

254
finishers
2:07:54
median (9:45 /mi)
1:10:11
winning time
43% / 57%
women / men

10K Run

163
finishers
1:02:39
median (10:05 /mi)
36:55
winning time
58% / 42%
women / men

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.

How fast do you need to be at AEC Touchstone Energy Run United Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids' Fun Run?

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.

Third place by age group, 2026 5K Run/Walk
AgeWomenMen
Under 2024:3219:00
20-2927:5619:39
30-3927:3021:12
40-4925:3124:40
50-5930:1829:29
60-6933:3021:12
70+n/a39:37

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 2026.

Finishers by year

Up 14 percent since 2025.

All events combined, from official results.

AEC Touchstone Energy Run United Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids' Fun Run 5K year by year

From 2025 to 2026, the field went from 350 to 413 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:49 to 36:15.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2026413 (+18%)36:15under 25:5417:09
202535035:49under 25:3317:46

From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.

How fast is it?

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.

  • Half Marathon: About average for South Carolina half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2026 half marathon field finished under 1:51:44, against 1:53:06 in a typical South Carolina half marathon, so times here are about average.
  • 10K: About average for South Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2026 10K field finished under 54:59, against 54:45 in a typical South Carolina 10K, so times here are about average.

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.

Typical race-day weather

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.

From the race's page

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

Parking

Parking for runners and spectators is available downtown and widely available along Laurens Street. Shuttles are for volunteers only. Volunteers using the shuttle should be ready to depart from the Newberry Street location to their…

Parking and travel

Accomodations

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Awards

Awards & Prizes

🏅 Run United Age Group Winners – Congratulations! Congratulations on placing in your age group! If you did not receive your award on race day, you’re welcome to pick it up at Aiken Electric Cooperative, at 2790 Wagener Road, Aiken, SC…

Rules and FAQ

FAQ

Who is the charity beneficiary? United Way of Aiken County's mission is to ensure equal opportunity for success within our community. With the support of our partners and volunteers, we focus on financial stability, education, and…

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Race details

Where
Newberry Street Festival Area, Aiken, SC 29801Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 510 feet
Results posted by the race
LIVE RESULTS
Included with entry
T-Shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Half Marathon, Kids
Editions
2027 (Apr 24, 2027), 2026 (Apr 25, 2026), 2025 (Apr 26, 2025), 2024 (Apr 27, 2024), 2023 (Apr 29, 2023), 2022 (Apr 30, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is AEC Touchstone Energy Run United Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, and Kids' Fun Run?
Saturday, April 24, 2027, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $55 on Jan 23, 2027.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Apr 24, 2027, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
At $65, entry is about the same as a typical half marathon in South Carolina ($70).
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, Half Marathon, Kids.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2026, 413 runners finished the 5K Run/Walk; the median finish was 36:15 and the winner ran 17:09.
Is it a fast course?
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.
Where does it start?
Newberry Street Festival Area, Aiken, SC 29801.
Is there a course map?
Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.

From the organizers

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.

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