Sat, Nov 7, 2026

VIMM 'Love in Action' 5K Fundraiser

Seneca, SC

Registration openAnnual since at least 2022

Entry is $25 now and rises to $35 after Oct 14, 2026, so registering before then saves $10.

About the VIMM 'Love in Action' 5K Fundraiser

The race takes place at South Cove County Park, so expect a natural setting with park trails and open surroundings. The course is a standard road and path layout typical of a county park, and the field draws runners and walkers who are there to support a faith-based medical missions organization rather than chase the clock.

Hydration stations are set up along the course, and there are refreshments before and after the race. The finish area has a celebratory feel, with prize drawings rounding out the post-race gathering. Park admission is covered when you register.

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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

34finishers

22:43winner

36:15median

1:05:02cutoff

Top 3: Cal Kelly (22:43) · Megan Hanna (23:43) · Kaleb Elliott (23:47)

The VIMM 'Love in Action' 5K Fundraiser has been held every year since at least 2022. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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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

5K11/7/2026 09:00$25

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Common Questions About the VIMM 'Love in Action' 5K Fundraiser

Will I finish last at the VIMM 'Love in Action' 5K Fundraiser?

Almost certainly not. Half the 5K field finished slower than 36:15, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:05:02, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the VIMM 'Love in Action' 5K Fundraiser a good first 5K?

It is a small race (34 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 VIMM 'Love in Action' 5K Fundraiser?

The 5K winner ran 22:43 while the median finisher took 36:15. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.