Sat, Apr 17, 2027

5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson

Anderson, SC

Opens Dec 23, 20265th annual

5K1 Mile

Entry is $10 now and rises to $15 after Mar 18, 2027, so registering before then saves $5.

About the 5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson

The race starts at the intersection of East/West Parkway and a major highway near an Ingles grocery store, and benefits The Bridge Center Recovery, a treatment facility for men working through addiction. The proceeds go toward a scholarship fund that helps cover the cost of the program, so the cause is woven into the morning rather than just printed on a banner.

Packet pickup opens at the start area before the gun, so there is no separate trip to make the day before. The timed distance and an untimed fun run option both start from the same spot, and the race goes on regardless of weather.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K · 2026 results

114finishers

19:51winner

33:12median

1:19:45cutoff

Top 3: Sunday Davis (19:51) · Anthony Ragsdale (20:39) · John Harrell (21:20)

The 5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson is in its 5th year.

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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

5K4/17/2027 08:00$30

1 Mile4/17/2027 08:20$10

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Common Questions About the 5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson

Will I finish last at the 5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 33:12, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:19:45, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the 5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson a good first 5K?

It is a small race (114 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 5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson?

The 5K winner ran 19:51 while the median finisher took 33:12. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.