Motion is Lotion 2026 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- North Augusta, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $15
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
Likely to sell out. 131 finished the 5K in 2025, and this year's cap is 150.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kids 1 mile run | Kids | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $15 | 150 |
| 5k run | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30 | 150 |
| 5k walk | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30 | 100 |
| Virtual 5kVirtual | 5K | Oct 3, 20268:00 AM | $25 | 150 |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Kids 1 mile run: $15 until Sep 30.
- 5k run and 5k walk: $30 until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 14 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 South Carolina runs 35:48, about 11:31 a mile, based on 304 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:01 and men in 31:54.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:22 AM, and the Kids 1 mile run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 460 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 Riverview Drive, North Augusta, SC 29860
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (2 Girls and a Clock, LLC) for Motion is Lotion 2026. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Motion is Lotion 2026?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:29 or better, the top quarter in 26:42, and half the field in 30:25; the last tenth came in after 41:38.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 30:05 | 23:16 |
| 20-29 | 24:31 | 18:44 |
| 30-39 | 29:19 | n/a |
| 40-49 | 28:57 | n/a |
| 50-59 | 35:45 | 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 2025.
How fast is it?
Faster than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:42, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 6 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.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 3 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 81°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 54°F and hot years reach 86°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
- 100 Riverview Drive, North Augusta, SC 29860Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 460 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Motion is Lotion 2026?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $15 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $30, entry is about 14 percent below a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
- 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 131 runners finished the 5k run; the median finish was 30:25 and the winner ran 15:48.
- Does it sell out?
- It can. 131 runners finished the 5K in 2025, close to this year's cap of 150, so register early.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 26:42, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 100 Riverview Drive, North Augusta, SC 29860.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Join Augusta University’s Doctor of Physical Therapy Program for the 2nd annual Motion is Lotion 5K!
In celebration of National Physical Therapy Month, this event highlights the power of movement and the essential role physical therapists play in helping individuals live active, healthy lives.
As future movement specialists, our DPT students are passionate about empowering others through education, rehabilitation, and community engagement. This race is an opportunity to bring people of all ages and abilities together in support of wellness, mobility, and the PT profession.