New Year's 5k

START THE NEW YEAR ON THE RIGHT FOOT!

New Year's 5K & Kids Half Mile

5K

Start the new year on the right foot

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Sat, Jan 2

2027

10:00 AM

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Travelers Rest High School

Travelers Rest, SC

Kick off the year with fresh goals and good company on the Swamp Rabbit Trail's Gold Line, plus a Kids Half Mile for the youngest runners.

ABOUT THE RACE

Kick off the year with fresh goals, good company and a few miles at the New Year's 5K! Whether you're chasing a new personal best, starting a New Year's resolution, or simply looking for a fun way to get moving with family and friends, this race is the perfect way to begin the year.

Join us on January 2 at 10:00 AM for the 5K. We're also getting the youngest runners involved with a Kids Half Mile, making this a great event for the entire family.

RACE DAY DETAILS

DATE

Saturday, January 2, 2027

START TIMES

Kids Half Mile: 9:30 AM · 5K: 10:00 AM

LOCATION

Travelers Rest High School

301 North Main Street, Travelers Rest, SC 29690

PARKING

Plenty of parking in front of Travelers Rest High School

PACKET PICKUP

Details will be announced as soon as they're confirmed.

THE EVENTS

9:30 AM

Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run

Bring the kids and let them start the year running, too! A fun, welcoming chance for our youngest participants to experience the excitement of race day.

10:00 AM

5K Run/Walk

Follows the Gold Line of the Swamp Rabbit Trail, starting and finishing at Travelers Rest High School. Designed for runners and walkers of all abilities.

COURSE

The 5K starts and finishes on the track at Travelers Rest High School, and most of the race is on the paved Gold Line of the Swamp Rabbit Trail. It's designed for runners and walkers of all abilities, including first-timers.

Start/Finish on Google Maps

WHAT'S INCLUDED

5K runners: a New Year's 5K long-sleeve race shirt.

Kids Half Mile: a fun, welcoming race-day experience, and every finisher gets their own moment crossing the finish line with a certificate.

RACE AWARDS

Top overall male and female finishers in the 5K

Top three finishers in each age group category

Every Kids Half Mile finisher receives a certificate

AGE GROUP CATEGORIES

09 & Under 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70-79 80 & Over

RACE POLICIES

All registrations are managed through your RunSignUp profile. You can transfer your entry to another runner, switch between the 5K and Kids Half Mile, transfer to a different event, update your personal details, or manage add-ons and apparel, all without contacting us. All entries are final; we're unable to offer refunds or deferrals.

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GOOD TO KNOW

Do I need to register my child for the Kids Half Mile? Yes. Registering ahead of time helps us plan for every young runner on race day.

New Year. New Goals. First Finish Line. Whether you're racing for a PR, walking your first 5K or starting a new family tradition, we'd love to have you join us.

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