Sat, Oct 31, 2026

Mustache Dash 5k

Anderson, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2023

5K1 Mile

About the Mustache Dash 5k

The Mustache Dash is named for a fallen Anderson police lieutenant who was also a personal fitness trainer and had planned this very race for his own clients before his passing. Proceeds go to South Carolina C.O.P.S., which supports the surviving families of officers lost in the line of duty. The race carries a specific story behind it, and most people who show up know it.

Packet pickup happens on race morning, beginning about an hour before the start, so there is no need to make a separate trip the day before.

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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

71finishers

17:32winner

33:10median

46:52cutoff

Top 3: Matthew Lee (17:32) · Malachi Dinkins (18:29) · Eric Bohac (19:20)

The Mustache Dash 5k 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.

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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K10/31/2026 09:30$20

1 Mile10/31/2026 09:00$5

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Common Questions About the Mustache Dash 5k

Will I finish last at the Mustache Dash 5k?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:10, and the last recorded finisher came in around 46:52, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Mustache Dash 5k a good first 5K?

It is a small race (71 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 Mustache Dash 5k?

The 5K winner ran 17:32 while the median finisher took 33:10. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.