Sat, Dec 12, 2026

SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

Ocean Isle Beach, NC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

5K1 Mile

About the SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

The course runs through the grounds of a winery, mixing gravel paths and road. Holiday-themed sections are marked out through the property, and part of the route goes through the vineyard itself. It is a genuinely unusual setting for a race, and the terrain underfoot changes as you go.

After finishing, there is a post-race gathering in a space the organizers call Santa's Workshop, with wine and beer, snacks, a costume contest, and a photo area with holiday music playing. Packet pickup is available the evening before at the winery, with race-morning pickup also offered near the start line. Parking is available on site.

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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.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

104finishers

20:47winner

36:55median

56:30cutoff

Top 3: Frank Pepp (20:47) · Christina Barkhorn (21:25) · N. Jones (21:43)

The SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO! 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

3.1 Miles12/12/2026 10:00$40

1 Mile12/12/2026 11:00$20

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Common Questions About the SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!

Will I finish last at the SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 36:55, and the last recorded finisher came in around 56:30, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO! a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (104 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 SOHO-HO AND AWAY WE GO!?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 20:47 while the median finisher took 36:55. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.