Red Ribbon 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 4, 2026
- Start time
- 4:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Greer, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Ribbon 5K | 5K | Oct 4, 20264:00 PM | $25$30 after Sep 27, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 4.
Online registration closes Oct 4, 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 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 7:24 AM, and the Red Ribbon 5K starts at 4:00 PM. The start sits about 840 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
119 Stonecrest Road, Greer, SC 29650
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 results (4 years)Aggregated from official results for Red Ribbon 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Red Ribbon 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 22:12 or better, the top quarter in 25:09, and half the field in 32:03; the last tenth came in after 53:17.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 25:02 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 23:38 |
| 30-39 | 34:29 | 22:12 |
| 40-49 | 36:44 | 22:45 |
| 50-59 | 37:53 | 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.
Finishers by year
About the same size since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Red Ribbon 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 61 to 62 finishers, and the median time rose from 30:53 to 32:03.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 62 (-44%) | 32:03 | under 22:12 | 17:31 |
| 2023 | 111 (-12%) | 29:28 | under 22:01 | 17:05 |
| 2022 | 126 (+107%) | 31:15 | under 23:50 | 17:57 |
| 2021 | 61 | 30:53 | under 23:54 | 19:12 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:09, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 12 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 4 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 82°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
- 119 Stonecrest Road, Greer, SC 29650Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 840 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 4, 2026), 2025 (Oct 5, 2025), 2024 (Nov 6, 2024), 2023 (Oct 8, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022), 2021 (Oct 2, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Red Ribbon 5K Run/Walk & Kids Fun Run?
- Sunday, October 4, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 4, 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.
- 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, 62 runners finished the Red Ribbon 5K; the median finish was 32:03 and the winner ran 17:31.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:09, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 12 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 119 Stonecrest Road, Greer, SC 29650.
From the organizers
The Red Ribbon 5K Walk/Run is one of the premiere races at Sugar Creek.
The perfect way to kick off Red Ribbon Week is to attend our 9th annual certified Red Ribbon 5K at Sugar Creek. This run will be held at the Sugar Creek Community. We welcome all runners and walkers. Admission fee is affordable for parents and kids. All proceeds will directly support our mission to keep our children and community healthy, safe and drug free.
Event Details
Location: Clubhouse #3 located at 119 Stonecrest Road in Greer, SC
Event Time Details
Bib & T-Shirt Packet Pickup @ 3pm
Registration packets and T-shirts will be provided starting at 3pm on race day.