Sat, Oct 31, 2026

T-Bred 5K and 1 Mile Trot

Aiken, SC

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5K1 Mile

About the T-Bred 5K and 1 Mile Trot

The course starts and finishes on a walking track, then heads out onto historic roads through one of Aiken's equestrian areas. It is flat, open terrain with a horse-country feel to it. Dogs on leash and strollers are both welcome, and walkers show up alongside runners.

Packet pickup happens race morning at Virginia Acres Park before the start. The park is the hub for the whole event, with both distances starting close together. The race benefits the cross country and track programs at South Aiken High School.

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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

54finishers

19:11winner

29:09median

46:22cutoff

Top 3: Lucas Stone (19:11) · Andrew Duncan (19:43) · Jacob Luther (20:26)

1 Miles · 2026 results

26finishers

6:10winner

10:54median

23:48cutoff

Top 3: Braedyn Caouette (6:10) · Z. Bird (6:44) · Amari Washington (6:45)

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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

5K10/31/2026 09:30$40

1 Mile10/31/2026 09:35$25

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Common Questions About the T-Bred 5K and 1 Mile Trot

Will I finish last at the T-Bred 5K and 1 Mile Trot?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 29:09, and the last recorded finisher came in around 46:22, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the T-Bred 5K and 1 Mile Trot a good first 5K?

It is a small race (54 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 T-Bred 5K and 1 Mile Trot?

The 5K winner ran 19:11 while the median finisher took 29:09. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.