When are most 5K races held in Anderson?
October is the busiest month for 5K races in Anderson, with 3 of the 10. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
South Carolina · 5K
2026-2027 5K Races in Anderson, South Carolina
Every upcoming 5K around Anderson, with start times, entry fees, finish-time stats from past editions, start-line maps, and the local run clubs to train with.
10 upcoming 5K races found · 9 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Anderson races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Earn Your Wings 5k Anderson, SCFrom $35Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Mustache Dash 5k - Jeepers Creepers Jeep Show Anderson, SCFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Zom-Bee 5k Anderson, SCFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition Anderson, SCFrom $30Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Anderson Area YMCA Reindeer Run Anderson, SCFrom $35Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027New Foundations Home for Children - COCOA 5K Anderson, SCRegistration closedFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027The Champions Run for Special Children Anderson, SCFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 17, 20275th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson Anderson, SCRegistration opens Dec 23From $30Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Anderson, SCFrom $20Details Fri, Aug 13, 2027The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight Anderson, SCFrom $35Details
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Running a 5K in Anderson
Are Anderson 5K races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 9 5K races in Anderson with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:10, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a 5K in Anderson?
Browse Anderson run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.