New Year's 5k
About this race
Start the New Year on the right foot!
Kick off the year with fresh goals, good company, and a few miles at the New Year's 5K! Whether you're chasing a new personal best, starting a New Year's resolution, or simply looking for a fun way to get moving with family and friends, this race is the perfect way to begin the year.
Join us on January 2nd for a paved 5K designed for runners and walkers of all abilities. We're also getting the youngest runners involved with a FREE Kids Half Mile, making this a great event for the entire family.
5K Race
The New Year's 5K will take place on a paved course with the final location and course details announced soon.
DateJanuary 2Start Time9:00 or 10:00 AM — Final Time TBDDistance5KSurfacePavedLocationComing Soon!Kids Half Mile
Bring the kids and let them start the year running, too! The Kids Half Mile is completely FREE and gives our youngest participants a chance to experience the excitement of race day in a fun and welcoming environment.
Distance1/2 MileRegistrationFREEWhat's Included
5K Runners: Registration includes a New Year's 5K long-sleeve race shirt. Kids Half Mile: A free, fun, and welcoming race-day experience for our youngest participants.Age Group Categories
09 & Under 10 – 14 15 – 19 20 – 24 25 – 29 30 – 34 35 – 39 40 – 44 45 – 49 50 – 54 55 – 59 60 – 64 65 – 69 70 – 74 75 & OverAwards
Awards will be presented to the top overall male and female finishers in the 5K, along with the top three finishers in each age group category. Every Kids Half Mile finisher gets their own moment crossing the finish line — no clock required.
Good to Know
Where will the race actually be held?
The final venue, parking information, and course map are still being finalized. We'll announce the location here — along with packet pickup details — as soon as it's confirmed.
What time does the race start — 9:00 or 10:00 AM?
We're deciding between the two. The final start time will be posted on this page and shared with everyone already registered as soon as it's locked in.
The Kids Half Mile is free — do I still need to register my child?
Yes. Registering ahead of time, even at no cost, helps us plan for every young runner on race day.
Is the course okay for walkers, strollers, or first-timers?
Yes — the 5K is a paved course designed for runners and walkers of all abilities.
Registration & Transfer Policy
All registrations are managed through your RunSignUp profile. You can transfer your entry to another runner, switch between the 5K and Kids Half Mile, transfer to a different Upstate Race Series event, update your personal details, or manage add-ons and apparel — all without contacting us. All entries are final; we're unable to offer refunds or deferrals.
New Year. New Goals. First Finish Line.
You don't have to wait weeks to start working toward those New Year's goals. Lace up, bring your family and friends, and make one of your first accomplishments of the year a finish line!
Whether you're racing for a PR, walking your first 5K, or starting a new family tradition, we'd love to have you join us.
Questions?
For race-related questions, please contact:
Charlie Kaylor
CharlieKaylor71@gmail.com
Pick your distance
Running
5k Run/Walk
Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Travelers Rest yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:37 AM and sets at 5:29 PM local time (EST) in Travelers Rest on January 2, 2027 — 9h 52m of daylight.
Course
No course map published yet.
The organizer hasn't released a route for this event, and we don't publish guesses. If you're the organizer, send us a GPX file and we'll draw the profile.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Travelers Rest
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Travelers Rest 5K Races 5 races
- Travelers Rest Running Calendar 2026 8 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 9 Travelers Rest events
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