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| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids 1/4 Mile Run | Kids | Oct 24, 20268:00 AM | $15 | – |
| CCSD Employee 5k | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
| CCSD Student 5k | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $25 | – |
| Racers for Pacers 5k Run/Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $45$50 after Oct 23, 2026 | – |
| Wando Warrior 5k Run Walk | 5K | Oct 24, 20268:30 AM | $45$50 after Oct 23, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $50 on Oct 23, 2026.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
At $35, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in South Carolina ($35).
A typical finisher at a 5K in Mount Pleasant runs 34:27, about 11:05 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:23 and men in 28:49.
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:29 AM, and the Kids 1/4 Mile Run 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.
1000 Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant, SC 29466
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Aggregated from official results (GO Race Productions) for Billy Swails State Farm Wando Warrior 5k Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 24:32 or better, the top quarter in 27:33, and half the field in 34:27; the last tenth came in after 53:16.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:16 | 23:10 |
| 20-29 | 30:18 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 24:59 | 25:47 |
| 40-49 | 27:01 | 21:16 |
| 50-59 | 29:32 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 44:41 | 50:14 |
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 2025.
Down 11 percent since 2024.
All events combined, from official results.
From 2024 to 2025, the field went from 179 to 160 finishers, and the median time rose from 34:01 to 34:27.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 160 (-11%) | 34:27 | under 24:32 | 18:00 |
| 2024 | 179 | 34:01 | under 24:20 | 18:14 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
Faster than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 27:33, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 3 percent faster.
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 October 24 the day usually runs from 57°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 8% of days. Cold snaps dip to 51°F and hot years reach 78°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 Billy Swails State Farm Wando Warrior 5k Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
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🏃♂️ Unleash Your Inner Warrior at the 3rd Annual Billy Swails State Farm Wando Warrior 5K!
Lace up your running shoes and get ready for one of Wando's favorite community traditions! Join us for the 3rd Annual Billy Swails State Farm Wando Warrior 5K, where runners, walkers, families, and community members come together to Unleash the Warrior Within!
The past two years have been incredible thanks to the amazing support of our community, and we're excited to make this year's event our biggest and best yet!
🎀 New for 2026:
A Certified 5K Course – perfect for runners looking to set a personal record!