Fri, Oct 23, 2026

Olde York 5K Run/Walk

York, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K1.5 Miles

Entry is $30 now and rises to $35 after Oct 22, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the Olde York 5K Run/Walk

The route winds through some of the older historical sections of York, which gives it a different feel than a park loop or a track. There is also a shorter walk option for anyone who wants to take it easy. The race benefits a YMCA club for adults with special needs in the area, so the crowd skews warm and the whole evening has that character.

The event starts at the York YMCA and kicks off after dark, which fits the costume theme well. A costume contest runs before the race starts, and refreshments and music follow at the finish. Dressing up is encouraged, and plenty of people do.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the field is fairly quick, so expect a competitive front.

5K · 2025 results

28finishers

19:45winner

28:07median

49:48cutoff

Top 3: Wesley Blackman (19:45) · Jayden Garrison (20:43) · Malachi Soto (21:49)

The Olde York 5K Run/Walk 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.

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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

5K10/23/2026 18:30$30

1.5 Miles10/23/2026 18:30$25

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Common Questions About the Olde York 5K Run/Walk

Will I finish last at the Olde York 5K Run/Walk?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 28:07, and the last recorded finisher came in around 49:48, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Olde York 5K Run/Walk a good first 5K?

It is a small race (28 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 Olde York 5K Run/Walk?

The 5K winner ran 19:45 while the median finisher took 28:07. That spread points to a relatively quick field, so expect a competitive front end.