フローレンス, SC周辺の5Kレース

Halloween Hustle takes place in Conway, South Carolina, a town that renames itself “The City of Halloween” for October. The race begins at 2 Elm Street, offering participants three distances: a certified 10K, a certified 5K, and the Monster Mile. The 10K starts first in the morning, followed by the 5K, and the Monster Mile concludes the day's events. The 10K and 5K courses wind through Conway’s streets, adorned for Halloween, and end on the Riverwalk. Participants aiming for the complete morning's challenge can register for all three races to receive a Bonus Challenge Medal. The finish area features Carolina BBQ, mac and cheese, toasted bread, and a beer garden. Virtual options for the 10K, 5K, Monster Mile, and the full challenge are also available.

Conway Stars & Strides is a November Veterans Day run in historic downtown Conway, South Carolina. The 5K starts at 8:00 AM, followed by a 1 Mile race ten minutes later. Presented by Beach Automotive, this local event honors military service, with participants choosing between the 5K or the mile distance. The race features a patriotic theme. Participants are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue and carry flags while running in support of local veterans. All participants receive a patriotic race shirt and a finisher medal. The 5K offers awards for the top three overall male and female finishers. Donations benefit DAV Chapter 57, the Disabled American Veterans chapter in Conway.

Run Like A Nut is the race held on the same morning as the SC Pecan Music & Food Festival in Florence, South Carolina. Participants can select a 5K, 10K, or USATF Half Marathon. The half marathon also counts towards the Pee Dee Grand Prix. Packet pickup begins race morning at 120 E. Elm Street. Parking is available free of charge on a first-come basis, and the event proceeds regardless of weather. The atmosphere is suitable for families, permitting strollers, pets, music, and participants of all ages. Half marathon finishers receive a medal at the finish line. Medals are awarded to the top three male and female finishers in each age group for the 5K and 10K races. The half marathon also offers cash prizes for the top overall male and female runners. Following the race, participants are conveniently located for the pecan festival, a downtown Florence nonprofit event attracting over 50,000 attendees annually.

The Mt. Moriah 5K is a USATF-certified road race held in Camden, South Carolina, during early November. It begins and ends at the Mt. Moriah Outreach building, located at 813 Broad Street. This yearly community 5K is also included in the Columbia Running Club’s Tour de Columbia series. The course starts and finishes at the outreach building. Parking is available nearby on Broad Street, York Street, the rear lot of Mt. Moriah Baptist, and a vacant lot. Net proceeds support Thanksgiving and Christmas meals for Camden and nearby communities; over 3,500 meals have been provided since the program's inception. The race proceeds regardless of weather and does not issue refunds.

The Florence Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving morning 5K run/walk held at Briggs Elementary School in Florence, South Carolina. The main race begins at 8:30 a.m., followed by a Gobbler Wobbler Kids Run for children 10 and under. The 5K course is accurately measured, and the event welcomes both runners and walkers, permitting dogs and strollers. The route begins and ends at the school, then proceeds through the adjacent neighborhoods near Congaree Drive. Costumes are encouraged, and hot chocolate and coffee are available for participants and spectators before and after the race. Awards are presented to overall, masters, and age-group finishers, with age groups ranging from 10 and under to 70+. The race benefits the McLeod Health Guest House, providing affordable lodging for out-of-town families visiting patients at McLeod Regional Medical Center. It has accommodated over 8,000 guests through contributions to the McLeod Health Foundation.

The City of Conway Under the Lights 5K Run/Walk is an annual evening holiday race in Downtown Conway, South Carolina, hosted by Conway Parks & Recreation. It is a 5K for runners and walkers, with a 700-person cap and a start at 4th and Elm Street. All participants receive a race packet and finisher medal. Late and same-day registrants receive shirts while supplies last. The course guides participants through downtown past holiday light displays. The route may be adjusted due to street flooding. Participants are encouraged to wear holiday outfits for a costume contest with awards for the top three best dressed. Standard 5K awards are given for overall male and female, masters winners, and age groups from 10-and-under through 80-plus, based on gun time.

The Downtown Florence Reindeer Dash 5K is a holiday 5K run-walk in downtown Florence, South Carolina, beginning at James Allen Plaza, 119 S. Dargan Street. Both runners and walkers can participate. Regular and student pricing are offered until the early-registration deadline, after which late-registration fees apply. The race benefits the Florence Downtown Development Corp., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Accredited Main Street Program. Medals are given to all finishers. Shirts go to runners registered by November 1, and then to participants on race day as supplies permit. Awards are presented to overall winners, masters winners, and male and female age-group winners from younger divisions up to the 70-and-over category.

Natallie’s RunSignup Page is less a normal race listing than a fake rave-run happening set in “Nowhere,” with the date given as “whenever your heart starts racing.” The event offers General Admission, Invisible VIP, and a Remote Run Edition, and its theme is “Reality Optional.” Costumes are encouraged, with a dress code of loud, questionable, and legally unapproved. The day starts with Imaginary Check-In in The Void, moves into DJ sets and a group stretch, and sends runners into the Fantasy Run on the Rhythm Loop. The course is an Eternal Loop with fake BPM checkpoints, confetti stations, “hydration” mists, and DJ-guided warmups. Around the run are four invented music areas: the Main Mirage Stage for fake headliners and invisible lasers, the Bass Dumpster Arena for aggressively loud confusion, the Sunburn Chillout Tent where sound is optional, and the Algae Rave Lagoon for the stranger side events. Traditions include MoodJuice tasting in the Sip ’n Cry Tent, an Energy Toad Licking Contest, a sock toss fundraiser, fake merch, and Invisible VIP perks such as front-row access to absolutely nothing and a laminate pass made of recycled dreams.

Cupid's Chase 5K Conway starts and finishes at the City of Conway Water Tower in Conway, South Carolina. Check-in begins at 8:00 AM, with the race starting at 10:00 AM. This is a certified 5K race featuring professional timing and immediate results, held regardless of weather conditions. The event is accessible and welcomes pets, provided dogs remain leashed. All finishers will receive a Cupid's Chase medal and a drawstring bag, subject to availability. Trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female finishers overall. Age-group medals will be distributed to participants in categories ranging from 12 and under to 70 and over.