T-Bred 5K and 1 Mile Trot 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 31, 2026
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Aiken, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 31, 20268:00 AM | $45 | – |
| 1 Mile Trot | 1 Mile | Oct 31, 20268:05 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
- 5K Run: $45 until Oct 31.
- 1 Mile Trot: $25 until Oct 31.
Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in South Carolina, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Aiken runs 35:49, about 11:32 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 39:06 and men in 31:27.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:43 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 490 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1700 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC 29803
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results5K Run
1 Mile Trot
Aggregated from official results for T-Bred 5K and 1 Mile Trot. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at T-Bred 5K and 1 Mile Trot?
At the 2026 5K Run, the fastest tenth finished in 20:57 or better, the top quarter in 23:42, and half the field in 29:09; the last tenth came in after 40:20.
At the 2026 1 Mile Trot, the fastest tenth finished in 6:49 or better, the top quarter in 7:16, and half the field in 10:54; the last tenth came in after 22:07.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 27:42 | 20:33 |
| 30-39 | 32:31 | n/a |
| 40-49 | n/a | 35:33 |
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 2026.
How fast is it?
Faster than most South Carolina 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 23:42, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 17 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 31 the day usually runs from 52°F at dawn to 73°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 42°F and hot years reach 80°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
- 1700 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC 29803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 490 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Feb 28, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is T-Bred 5K and 1 Mile Trot?
- Saturday, October 31, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $45, entry is about 29 percent above 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 54 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 29:09 and the winner ran 19:11.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 23:42, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 17 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1700 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC 29803.
From the organizers
Join us for the 4th Annual South Aiken High School's T-Bred 5K and 1-Mile Trot. The event will be held on Saturday, October 31st, 2026 at Virginia Acres Park (Odell Weeks Activity Center), 1700 Whiskey Rd., Aiken, SC 29803. The run will benefit South Aiken High School's Cross Country program.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:00-7:45 am - Packet Pick-up and Registration
8:00 am - 5K
8:05 am - 1 Mile Trot
T-SHIRTS:
T-shirts will be guaranteed to participants who register before October 1st 2026. For registrations after October 1, 2026 extra T-shirts will be ordered but will given out on a first come, first serve basis. Sizes include: YM, YL, AS, AM, AL, AXL, AXXL.
5K TIMING/AWARDS/RACE DIVISIONS: