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New Year's 5k

Sat, Jan 2, 2027 · Travelers Rest, SC

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5k Run/Walk5K10:00 AM$30.00Pace band →
Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run800m9:30 AM$5.00

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START THE NEW YEAR ON THE RIGHT FOOT! New Year's 5K & Kids Half Mile 5K Start the new year on the right foot ✨🎊🏃 Sat, Jan 2 2027 10:00 AM start 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 B…

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ring 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 & Under10-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970-7980 & 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. Manage Registration 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. LET'S STAY CONNECTED FacebookContact the Race Director Questions? Use the contact form or tap the chat button in the corner.

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