Sat, Jan 23, 2027

Battle of the Run Clubs

Aiken, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2026

5K10K10 Miles1 Mile400 Yards

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Sep 30, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Battle of the Run Clubs

The race is held at Stable View Farm, a country property outside of Aiken. The format is cross country team scoring, with several distance options spread across the morning, plus a short obstacle course that threads through horse jumps, ditches, and water features. Teams are built from run clubs, friend groups, or family, and solo entrants get folded into mixed teams so nobody sits out the scoring.

After the last wave finishes, the farm stays open for food from the Stable View Graze and Gaze spread, lawn games, and drinks at the on-site Tavern. Showers are available on the property, and for those who want to make a weekend of it, the farm offers lodging and RV hookups directly on site.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

10K · 2026 results

19finishers

48:24winner

1:02:57median

1:44:57cutoff

Top 3: James Stoltzfus (48:24) · Jacob Hailstone (49:50) · Sloan McLaughlin (50:23)

10 Miles · 2026 results

19finishers

1:11:28winner

1:36:42median

2:27:58cutoff

Top 3: Louis Stevenson (1:16:13) · Andrew Duncan (1:16:58) · Jason Pattillo (1:21:20)

5K · 2026 results

15finishers

26:53winner

34:47median

1:19:35cutoff

Top 3: Lina Mowat (26:53) · James Lovuolo (26:54) · Malachi Dinkins (28:37)

The Battle of the Run Clubs has been held every year since at least 2026. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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Median

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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

5K1/23/2027 09:30$30

10K1/23/2027 09:00$30

10 Miles1/23/2027 08:30$30

1 Mile1/23/2027 08:00$30

400 Yards1/23/2027 08:30Free

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Common Questions About the Battle of the Run Clubs

Will I finish last at the Battle of the Run Clubs?

Almost certainly not. Half the 10K field finished slower than 1:02:57, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:44:57, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Battle of the Run Clubs a good first 10K?

It is a small race (19 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 10K, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Battle of the Run Clubs?

The 10K winner ran 48:24 while the median finisher took 1:02:57. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.