Sat, Dec 5, 2026

Holiday Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Travelers Rest, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2019

Entry is $19 now and rises to $24 after Sep 4, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Holiday Hustle 5k Run/Walk

The course starts with a fast downhill stretch through the neighborhoods of Travelers Rest before looping back to finish near an amphitheater and farmers market pavilion at Trailblazer Park. Dogs and strollers are welcome, and the Travelers Rest Police Department handles road support along the way.

Race-morning packet pickup happens at the park before the start. Hot cocoa and holiday treats are at the finish, along with music and a photo opportunity with Santa. The race benefits local charities.

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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

182finishers

17:49winner

30:51median

1:02:43cutoff

Top 3: Matt Sraders (17:49) · Victoria Hammersmith (18:10) · Luke Rochester (18:40)

The Holiday Hustle 5k Run/Walk has been held every year since at least 2019. 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

5K12/5/2026 09:00$19

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Common Questions About the Holiday Hustle 5k Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Holiday Hustle 5k Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 30:51, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:43, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Holiday Hustle 5k Run/Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (182 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 Holiday Hustle 5k Run/Walk?

The 5K winner ran 17:49 while the median finisher took 30:51. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.