Whiskey Road Race 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 7, 2026
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Aiken, South Carolina
- Entry fee
- From $5
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
We earn a small commission when you register through this link, at no cost to you. Details
Add to calendar: Apple or Outlook · Google
Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10K | 10K | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $40 | – |
| 5K | 5K | Nov 7, 20268:30 AM | $35 | – |
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:30 AM | $5 | – |
| Tot Trot | Kids | Nov 7, 20269:30 AM | $5 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 10K: $40 until Nov 3.
- 5K: $35 until Nov 3.
- 1 Mile Fun Run and Tot Trot: $5 until Nov 3.
Online registration closes Nov 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in South Carolina, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Aiken runs 1:02:39, about 10:05 a mile, based on 4 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:05:59 and men in 59:32.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:50 AM, and the 10K starts at 8:30 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
Odell Weeks Activity Center, 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.
2025 results
All results (3 years)5K
10K
Aggregated from official results for Whiskey Road Race. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Whiskey Road Race?
At the 2025 5K, the fastest tenth finished in 19:38 or better, the top quarter in 23:22, and half the field in 30:06; the last tenth came in after 50:41.
At the 2025 10K, the fastest tenth finished in 47:46 or better, the top quarter in 52:04, and half the field in 57:28; the last tenth came in after 1:08:42.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 20:46 | 19:00 |
| 20-29 | 20:20 | 19:28 |
| 30-39 | 33:19 | 22:16 |
| 40-49 | 35:37 | 22:20 |
| 50-59 | 32:43 | 32:15 |
| 60-69 | 36:30 | 28:34 |
| 70+ | 53:51 | 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
Up 34 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Whiskey Road Race 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2025, the field went from 79 to 134 finishers, and the median time dropped from 33:53 to 30:06.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 134 (+84%) | 30:06 | under 19:38 | 17:20 |
| 2023 | 73 (-8%) | 30:58 | under 22:29 | 18:58 |
| 2022 | 79 | 33:53 | under 21:57 | 18:54 |
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 23:22, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 18 percent faster.
- 10K: Faster than most South Carolina 10Ks. The fastest quarter of the 2025 10K field finished under 52:04, against 54:45 in a typical South Carolina 10K, so times here run 5 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 November 7 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 17% of days. Cold snaps dip to 40°F and hot years reach 79°F.
Based on 70 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
- Odell Weeks Activity Center, Aiken, SC 29803Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 490 feet
- Included with entry
- Swag Bag with T-Shirt; Swag Bag with T-Shirt purchase
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 7, 2026), 2025 (Nov 1, 2025), 2024 (Nov 2, 2024), 2023 (Nov 4, 2023), 2022 (Nov 5, 2022)
Organize this race? Add details or a correction
Plan your race
Quick answers
- When is Whiskey Road Race?
- Saturday, November 7, 2026, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $5 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 3, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for South Carolina?
- At $40, entry is about 11 percent below a typical 10K in South Carolina, which costs $45 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 134 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 30:06 and the winner ran 17:20.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 23:22, against 28:28 in a typical South Carolina 5K, so times here run 18 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Odell Weeks Activity Center, Aiken, SC 29803.
From the organizers
ABOUT CUMBEE CENTER
The Cumbee Center to Assist Abused Persons is a nonprofit agency whose mission is to support and empower domestic violence and sexual violence victims and their families by providing services, reducing the tolerance of abuse, and advocating for social change. We are a safe haven for those fleeing from abuse. We offer confidential, comprehensive and highly specialized services 24-hours everyday that are completely free.
INTRO