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Run Hard Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 2026

Date
Saturday, November 14, 2026
Start time
7:30 AM start (New York)
Entry fee
From $30 · goes up to $65 on Nov 1, 2026
Included with entry
Includes a shirt
Fundraising
Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees

EventDistanceWhenEntry feeCap
Run Hard Half MarathonHalf MarathonNov 14, 20267:30 AM$60$65 after Nov 1, 2026–
Run Hard 10k10KNov 14, 20267:45 AM$40$45 after Nov 1, 2026–
Toby K 5k5KNov 14, 20268:00 AM$30$35 after Oct 1, 2026–

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

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The Half Marathon fee goes up to $65 on Nov 1, 2026.

Race day planning

Entry fee schedule

  • Run Hard Half Marathon: $60 until Oct 31, then $65 until Nov 14.
  • Run Hard 10k: $40 until Oct 31, then $45 until Nov 14.
  • Toby K 5k: $30 until Sep 30, then $35 until Nov 14.

Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.

How the price compares

At $60, entry is about 14 percent below a typical half marathon in South Carolina, which costs $70 right now.

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 6:56 AM, and the Run Hard Half Marathon starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 470 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

474 Ballpark Road, Lexington, SC 29072

The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.

Toby K 5k

365
finishers
36:28
median (11:46 /mi)
14:51
winning time
55% / 45%
women / men
median 36:2815:521:07:49
Finish times, fastest to slowest. Each bar is a slice of the field; the dashed line is the median.

Run Hard Half Marathon

353
finishers
2:04:49
median (9:31 /mi)
1:20:57
winning time
38% / 62%
women / men

Run Hard 10k

234
finishers
1:01:45
median (9:58 /mi)
31:34
winning time
54% / 46%
women / men

Aggregated from official results for Run Hard Half Marathon, 10k & 5k. Individual finisher names are not stored here.

How fast do you need to be at Run Hard Half Marathon, 10k & 5k?

At the 2025 Toby K 5k, the fastest tenth finished in 22:54 or better, the top quarter in 29:11, and half the field in 36:28; the last tenth came in after 56:18.

At the 2025 Run Hard Half Marathon, the fastest tenth finished in 1:40:05 or better, the top quarter in 1:52:42, and half the field in 2:04:49; the last tenth came in after 2:41:10.

At the 2025 Run Hard 10k, the fastest tenth finished in 47:44 or better, the top quarter in 54:08, and half the field in 1:01:45; the last tenth came in after 1:25:55.

Third place by age group, 2025 Toby K 5k
AgeWomenMen
Under 2026:1916:12
20-2921:4416:07
30-3928:2620:36
40-4934:2924:11
50-5932:5924:49
60-6927:2323:52
70+43:4738:42

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

Up 62 percent since 2022.

All events combined, from official results.

Run Hard Half Marathon, 10k & 5k 5K year by year

From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 192 to 365 finishers, and the median time rose from 35:50 to 36:28.

YearFinishersMedianFastest tenthWinner
2025365 (+20%)36:28under 22:5414:51
2024304 (+58%)34:41under 23:2416:12
202219235:50under 23:0616:31

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

How fast is it?

About average for South Carolina 5Ks

The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:11, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.

  • Half Marathon: About average for South Carolina half marathons. The fastest quarter of the 2025 half marathon field finished under 1:52:42, 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 2025 10K field finished under 54:08, 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 November 14 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 67°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 15% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 77°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 Run Hard Half Marathon, 10k & 5k cover on their registration page, in brief.

Schedule and packet pickup

Packet Pick-up

Run Hard Race Packet Pick-up. Location: Fleet Feet Lexington. 5594 Sunset Blvd. Lexington, SC 29072. Packets will be available for pick up from 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm on Friday, November 13th. Get your packet early to be prepared for race day…

Course

Run Hard 10k

The Run Hard 10k is just the right distance for those wanting to challenge themselves to conquer a distance a little farther than a 5k but not quite ready for the half marathon. Our course is fully certified from the USATF. All 10k…

Run Hard 10k, from the Run Hard Half Marathon, 10k & 5k page

Parking and travel

Hotel Info

Information for your stay. As you visit Lexington for the event, we want you to experience everything Lexington has to offer. Please use the links and information below to book your hotel rooms. Also, check out the Chamber of Commerce page…

Rules and FAQ

FAQs

Q: How can I verify that I am officially registered? After you've registered, you will be able to view all participants and confirm by logging into your account. Q: Can I register on race day? Yes, you can register until 7:30am on race…

Rules and FAQ

TX/Switch/Defer

You can manage your race participation via "Manage Registration" component in your profile. Learn how to "Transfer to another runner" by Clicking HERE. Learn how to "Defer to a new year" by Clicking HERE.

Full details on the race's RunSignup page

Race details

Where
474 Ballpark Road, Lexington, SC 29072Map
Course
Road
Start elevation
About 470 feet
Included with entry
Race T-shirt
Donations
Accepted when you register
Distances
5K, 10K, Half Marathon
Editions
2026 (Nov 14, 2026), 2025 (Nov 8, 2025), 2024 (Nov 9, 2024), 2023 (Nov 11, 2023), 2022 (Nov 12, 2022)

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Quick answers

When is Run Hard Half Marathon, 10k & 5k?
Saturday, November 14, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
How much does it cost?
Entry starts at $30 before processing fees, and rises to $65 on Nov 1, 2026.
When does registration close?
Online registration closes Nov 14, 2026, unless the race fills first.
Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
At $60, entry is about 14 percent below a typical half marathon in South Carolina, which costs $70 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, 10K, Half Marathon.
How big is it, and how fast?
In 2025, 365 runners finished the Toby K 5k; the median finish was 36:28 and the winner ran 14:51.
Is it a fast course?
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 29:11, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here are about average.
Where does it start?
474 Ballpark Road, Lexington, SC 29072.

From the organizers

Run Hard Half Marathon, 10k and 5k will be held on November 14, 2026.

There are three event options offered. Choose a race for more details! Our courses are fully certified from the USATF.

Packet Pick-up

Participants must pick up their race packet on Friday, November 13, 2025, between 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm during packet pick-up at Fleet Feet Lexington, or on Saturday from 5:30 am - 7:00 am at the Lexington County Blowfish Stadium. Race day registration will be available until 7:30AM.