Sat, Nov 7, 2026

Conway Stars & Strides

Conway, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2024

5K1 Mile

Entry is $32.50 now and rises to $35 after Sep 18, 2026, so registering before then saves $2.50.

About the Conway Stars & Strides

The course runs through historic downtown Conway, which means older streetscapes, some mild turns, and a route that keeps buildings and storefronts close. The race honors Veterans Day, and the patriotic theme carries through the morning, with flags and gear encouraged. Age group awards go deep, so runners who place in the middle of the field still have something to race for.

Packet pickup runs the evening before at a local outfitter on Main Street, with race-morning pickup available near the start area downtown. The start is close to the Terrace, which gives you a recognizable anchor if you are navigating the area for the first time.

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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

173finishers

20:27winner

36:25median

1:03:25cutoff

Top 3: Johnny Marlowe (20:27) · Jared White (21:43) · Chaz Ankiewicz (21:44)

The Conway Stars & Strides has been held every year since at least 2024. 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

5K11/7/2026 08:00$35

1 Mile11/7/2026 08:10$33

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Common Questions About the Conway Stars & Strides

Will I finish last at the Conway Stars & Strides?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:25, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:03:25, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Conway Stars & Strides a good first 5K?

It is a small race (173 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 Conway Stars & Strides?

The 5K winner ran 20:27 while the median finisher took 36:25. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.