Eagle Way 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $25
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| McCracken Middle School Eagle Way 5K | 5K | Oct 24, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 24.
Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Spartanburg runs 36:27, about 11:44 a mile, based on 11 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:14 and men in 31:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:39 AM, and the McCracken Middle School Eagle Way 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 710 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
50 Emory Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (TimingInc.com) for Eagle Way 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Eagle Way 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:49 or better, the top quarter in 26:07, and half the field in 32:51; the last tenth came in after 51:17.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:47 | 19:29 |
| 30-39 | 38:43 | 27:41 |
| 40-49 | 34:05 | 27:34 |
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 2025.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 24 the day usually runs from 48°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 9% of days. Cold snaps dip to 43°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.
Race details
- Where
- 50 Emory Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 710 feet
- Included with entry
- tee shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 24, 2026), 2025 (Oct 25, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Eagle Way 5K?
- Saturday, October 24, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 24, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
- 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.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 124 runners finished the Eagle Way 5K Run; the median finish was 32:51 and the winner ran 18:43.
- Where does it start?
- 50 Emory Road, Spartanburg, SC 29307.
From the organizers
The third-annual Eagle Way 5k is a fundraiser for McCracken Middle School. Funds raised help to supplement McCracken PTO's efforts to engage and enrich the student and teacher experience at MMS. MMS PTO is sincerely grateful for the generous support of sponsors and participants.
The 5K course begins on the McCracken Middle School track, follows the River Birch Trail, and ends on the McCracken field. This is a fast and flat course, ideal for runners looking to earn a PR or walkers aiming for a fun morning stroll!
Registration includes a short-sleeved tee shirt if registered by October 9.
Participants who register after October 9 are not guaranteed a tee shirt, so register today!