Sat, Dec 5, 2026

South Atlantic Canners 5K

Bishopville, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2025

About the South Atlantic Canners 5K

The South Atlantic Canners 5K starts on Main Street in Bishopville, right in the center of town. The course map was still being finalized when this was written, so the exact route is not confirmed, but a downtown start like this typically means road running through the surrounding streets.

Entry is free, which is unusual for a road race. Strollers and pets are both welcome, and there are no parking restrictions to worry about. Age group awards cover a wide spread of divisions, from younger runners through masters and beyond.

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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

42finishers

19:18winner

31:05median

56:07cutoff

Top 3: Christopher Tyree (19:18) · Andrew Parker (20:21) · William Kelly (21:31)

The South Atlantic Canners 5K 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 Sep 22, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

5K12/5/2026 09:00$30

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Common Questions About the South Atlantic Canners 5K

Will I finish last at the South Atlantic Canners 5K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 31:05, and the last recorded finisher came in around 56:07, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the South Atlantic Canners 5K a good first 5K?

It is a small race (42 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 South Atlantic Canners 5K?

The 5K winner ran 19:18 while the median finisher took 31:05. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.