Sat, Oct 24, 2026

Eagle Way 5K

Spartanburg, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

About the Eagle Way 5K

The course starts on a school track, heads out along the River Birch Trail, and finishes on the school's field. The trail keeps things shaded and the terrain is gentle throughout, so it suits runners chasing a personal best as much as anyone out for a brisk walk.

The race benefits McCracken Middle School, and the crowd around the finish reflects that. Expect families, teachers, and neighbors rather than a purely racing crowd. The start and finish are both on school grounds, which keeps logistics straightforward.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

124finishers

18:43winner

32:51median

1:02:18cutoff

Top 3: Eric Battocchio (18:43) · R. Hansen (18:44) · Ensley Dyar (19:06)

The Eagle Way 5K has been held every year since at least 2025. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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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 Sep 10, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles10/24/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the Eagle Way 5K

Will I finish last at the Eagle Way 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 32:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:18, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Eagle Way 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (124 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 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Eagle Way 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 18:43 while the median finisher took 32:51. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.