Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run

Aiken, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023
MarathonHalf Marathon10K5K1K

Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Sep 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run

The course runs through Stable View, an equestrian facility with gently rolling trail terrain. Longleaf pines line much of the route, and the property is large enough that you feel genuinely out in the woods rather than circling a field. Costume awards add a Halloween layer, with categories for scariest, most unique, and best group.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at Stable View, with a yoga class offered on-site afterward. Race-morning pickup is also available before the start. Post-race food is on hand, and the facility has showers. Lodging and RV hookups are available on the property for those who want to stay close.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2025 results

99finishers
25:18winner
41:54median
1:17:10cutoff

Top 3: Marshall Chumley (25:18) · Oliver Teran (25:19) · Eric Copeland (26:00)

10K · 2025 results

58finishers
40:05winner
1:13:56median
2:03:13cutoff

Top 3: Rob Blackwelder (40:05) · Carlee James (50:16) · Andrew Anklowitz (52:06)

13.1 Miles · 2025 results

43finishers
1:44:25winner
2:23:30median
3:35:30cutoff

Top 3: Justin White (1:44:25) · Daniel Smith (1:50:25) · Rafael Diaz Ortega (1:53:03)

The Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run has been held every year since at least 2023. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

26.2 Miles10/24/2026 08:00$80
13.1 Miles10/24/2026 08:00$50
10K10/24/2026 08:30$40
5K10/24/2026 09:00$35
1K10/24/2026 10:00Free

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Common Questions About the Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run

Will I finish last at the Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 41:54, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:17:10, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run a good first 5K?

It is a small race (99 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 5K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Aiken Trailblazer Halloween Marathon, Half Marathon - 10K - 5K - Kids Fun Run?

The 5K winner ran 25:18 while the median finisher took 41:54. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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