Sat, Nov 7, 2026

18th Annual Rotary Club of Little River 5K

Little River, SC

Registration open18th annual

Entry is $45 now and rises to $50 after Oct 1, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 18th Annual Rotary Club of Little River 5K

The route is mostly straight, turning rarely, and the final stretch opens up along the waterfront with the finish line in front of you. The terrain is flat with little climbing. This race is part of a local running club's grand prix series, so the field tends to draw regulars who know each other.

Packet pickup happens race morning at the start, and port-o-potties are set up nearby. Parking is available around the start area. Post-race snacks and water are out when you finish.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

98finishers

19:05winner

36:32median

55:03cutoff

Top 3: Craig Wahl (19:05) · David Dagostino III (19:32) · Sean Pendleton (19:33)

The 18th Annual Rotary Club of Little River 5K is in its 18th year.

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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

3.1 Miles11/7/2026 08:00$45

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Common Questions About the 18th Annual Rotary Club of Little River 5K

Will I finish last at the 18th Annual Rotary Club of Little River 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 36:32, and the last recorded finisher came in around 55:03, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 18th Annual Rotary Club of Little River 5K a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (98 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 18th Annual Rotary Club of Little River 5K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 19:05 while the median finisher took 36:32. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.