What race distances can I run in Anderson?
Anderson has 5K (10). The 5K is usually the easiest entry point if you are new, and the links above jump straight to each distance.
South Carolina · Race calendar
2026-2027 Running Races in Anderson, South Carolina
Upcoming running races in and near Anderson, South Carolina - 5Ks, 10Ks, half marathons and more, with dates, pricing, finish-time stats, start-line maps, and local run clubs to train with.
15 upcoming races · 10 with finish-time stats
By the numbers
The Biggest and Longest-Running
The Anderson races that stand out on the numbers: the biggest field, and the longest unbroken run of editions.
Sat, Oct 10, 2026Earn Your Wings 5k Anderson, SCFrom $5Details Sat, Oct 17, 2026Sadlers Creek Stumble (32 Hour - 26.2 - 13.1 - 10k) Anderson, SCFrom $50Details Sat, Oct 24, 2026864 Legends Inaugural 5K Anderson, SCFrom $25Register Sat, Oct 24, 2026Electric City Food Truck Festival and Halloween Fun Run Anderson, SCFrom $5Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Mustache Dash 5k - Jeepers Creepers Jeep Show Anderson, SCFrom $20Details Sat, Oct 31, 2026Zom-Bee 5k Anderson, SCFrom $35Details Thu, Nov 26, 2026Electric City Gobbler Thanksgiving Day Tradition Anderson, SCFrom $5Details Sat, Dec 5, 2026Anderson Area YMCA Reindeer Run Anderson, SCFrom $30Details Sat, Jan 9, 2027Memory Lane 30 Hour Endurance Run (Bell Lap) Anderson, SCFreeDetails Sat, Jan 30, 2027TALI Sadlers Creek 6k Trail Run Anderson, SCFrom $15Details Sat, Feb 6, 2027New Foundations Home for Children - COCOA 5K Anderson, SCRegistration closedFrom $35Details Sat, Mar 6, 2027The Champions Run for Special Children Anderson, SCFrom $25Details Sat, Apr 17, 20275th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson Anderson, SCRegistration opens Dec 23From $10Details Sat, Jul 3, 2027America's 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run Anderson, SCFrom $10Details Fri, Aug 13, 2027The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight Anderson, SCFrom $30Details
Within 100 miles
Races in Nearby Cities
More race calendars close to Anderson. Miles are measured center to center, so treat them as a rough guide.
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 Oct 8, 2026.
Common Questions About Racing in Anderson
When is race season in Anderson?
October is the busiest month for races in Anderson, with 6 of the 15, followed by January with 2. If you are flexible on the date, that is the quickest way to narrow things down.
Are Anderson races beginner-friendly?
Yes, for the most part. Across the 10 races in Anderson with published results, the typical median finish is around 33:12, which means half of every one of those fields came in slower than that. Recreational runners and walk-runners are the bulk of these fields, not the exception.
Where can I train for a race in Anderson?
Browse Anderson run clubs on RunSesh to find a training group at your pace.
Are there trail races near Anderson?
Yes, one race around Anderson gets you off the pavement: 1 is a trail race.