North Augusta Hardest & Funnest 5k
- Date Sun 24th October 2027
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location North Augusta, South Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable experience at the inaugural North Augusta Hardest & Funnest 5K on Sunday, October 24, 2027, in the heart of North Augusta, Aiken! This exhilarating event redefines the traditional 5K race with a unique twist, combining fitness and fun in a four-act showdown of strength, grit, and Halloween spirit. Participants will tackle four 0.75-mile loops, each featuring a different challenge, from lunges to bear crawls and burpee broad jumps, culminating in an electrifying sprint to the finish line.
Whether you're a solo warrior or prefer to team up in a relay with friends, this race is designed for all ages and abilities, ensuring everyone can join in on the excitement. Kids aged 10 and under can also get in on the action with a special mini challenge, making it a family-friendly event. Registration includes a custom race t-shirt and a finisher award, so mark your calendars for an epic morning filled with laughter, challenges, and community spirit! Join us for the North Augusta Hardest & Funnest 5K and experience the festival atmosphere, complete with costumes and camaraderie. Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories in a day full
Whether you're a solo warrior or prefer to team up in a relay with friends, this race is designed for all ages and abilities, ensuring everyone can join in on the excitement. Kids aged 10 and under can also get in on the action with a special mini challenge, making it a family-friendly event. Registration includes a custom race t-shirt and a finisher award, so mark your calendars for an epic morning filled with laughter, challenges, and community spirit! Join us for the North Augusta Hardest & Funnest 5K and experience the festival atmosphere, complete with costumes and camaraderie. Don’t miss this chance to create lasting memories in a day full
Organiser's Description
NORTH AUGUSTAS HARDEST & FUNNEST 5K WHERE SWEAT MEETS SPECTACLE
STEP INTO THE INAUGURAL RUNNING EXPERIENCE THAT FLIPS THE SCRIPT ON YOUR TYPICAL 5K. THIS ISNT JUST A RACE ITS A FOUR-ACT SHOWDOWN OF STRENGTH, GRIT, AND PURE HALLOWEEN-SEASON ENERGY.
WELCOME TO THE FIRST-EVER NORTH AUGUSTA HARDEST & FUNNEST 5K, WHERE EVERY LAP THROWS DOWN A NEW CHALLENGE AND EVERY FINISH LINE MOMENT FEELS EARNED.
THE FORMAT: 4 LAPS. 4 CHALLENGES. 1 EPIC FINISH.
YOULL TACKLE FOUR 0.75-MILE LOOPS, AND JUST WHEN YOUR LEGS THINK THEYVE FIGURED THINGS OUT BOOM, A 100-FOOT CHALLENGE LANE AWAITS.
* Lap 1: Lunges Wake up those quads early and set the tone
* Lap 2: Bear Crawl Get low, get gritty, embrace the grind
* Lap 3: Burpee Broad Jump Full-body chaos in the best way possible
* high voltage Lap 4: SPRINT Empty the tank and fly to the finish
RUN IT SOLO LIKE A WARRIOR OR TAG IN YOUR CREW AND TAKE IT ON RELAY-STYLE (UP TO 4 RUNNERS). STRATEGY MEETS SUFFERING MEETS CELEBRATION.
FOR EVERYONE
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PODIUM, A PR, OR JUST A GOOD STORY FOR LATER, THIS EVENT IS BUILT FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. SHOW UP READY TO PUSH YOURSELF AND HAVE A BLAST DOING IT.
KIDS RUN (10 & UNDER)
A MINI VERSION OF THE CHALLENGE DESIGNED FOR YOUNG RUNNERS TO JUMP INTO THE ACTION AND FEEL LIKE CHAMPIONS.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* check mark Custom race t-shirt
* check mark Finisher award (you earned it!)
* check mark Entry into one of the most unique 5Ks around
ALARM CLOCK IMPORTANT DATES
* Race Day: Saturday, October 24, 2026
* During the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee festivities
* Packet Pickup: 7:30 AM
* Pre-Race Warm-Up & Meeting: 8:30 AM
* 5K Start: 9:00 AM
* Kids Run: 10:00 AM
* Awards: 10:30 AM
* no entry Course Closes: 11:00 AM
* T-Shirt Deadline: October 1st (dont miss it!)
COME FOR THE RUN STAY FOR THE FESTIVAL, THE COSTUMES, THE CHAOS, AND THE COMMUNITY.
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF SOMETHING BRAND NEW, A LITTLE WILD, AND WILDLY FUN.
LETS MAKE SOME NOISE IN NORTH AUGUSTA.
STEP INTO THE INAUGURAL RUNNING EXPERIENCE THAT FLIPS THE SCRIPT ON YOUR TYPICAL 5K. THIS ISNT JUST A RACE ITS A FOUR-ACT SHOWDOWN OF STRENGTH, GRIT, AND PURE HALLOWEEN-SEASON ENERGY.
WELCOME TO THE FIRST-EVER NORTH AUGUSTA HARDEST & FUNNEST 5K, WHERE EVERY LAP THROWS DOWN A NEW CHALLENGE AND EVERY FINISH LINE MOMENT FEELS EARNED.
THE FORMAT: 4 LAPS. 4 CHALLENGES. 1 EPIC FINISH.
YOULL TACKLE FOUR 0.75-MILE LOOPS, AND JUST WHEN YOUR LEGS THINK THEYVE FIGURED THINGS OUT BOOM, A 100-FOOT CHALLENGE LANE AWAITS.
* Lap 1: Lunges Wake up those quads early and set the tone
* Lap 2: Bear Crawl Get low, get gritty, embrace the grind
* Lap 3: Burpee Broad Jump Full-body chaos in the best way possible
* high voltage Lap 4: SPRINT Empty the tank and fly to the finish
RUN IT SOLO LIKE A WARRIOR OR TAG IN YOUR CREW AND TAKE IT ON RELAY-STYLE (UP TO 4 RUNNERS). STRATEGY MEETS SUFFERING MEETS CELEBRATION.
FOR EVERYONE
WHETHER YOU'RE CHASING A PODIUM, A PR, OR JUST A GOOD STORY FOR LATER, THIS EVENT IS BUILT FOR ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. SHOW UP READY TO PUSH YOURSELF AND HAVE A BLAST DOING IT.
KIDS RUN (10 & UNDER)
A MINI VERSION OF THE CHALLENGE DESIGNED FOR YOUNG RUNNERS TO JUMP INTO THE ACTION AND FEEL LIKE CHAMPIONS.
REGISTRATION INCLUDES:
* check mark Custom race t-shirt
* check mark Finisher award (you earned it!)
* check mark Entry into one of the most unique 5Ks around
ALARM CLOCK IMPORTANT DATES
* Race Day: Saturday, October 24, 2026
* During the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee festivities
* Packet Pickup: 7:30 AM
* Pre-Race Warm-Up & Meeting: 8:30 AM
* 5K Start: 9:00 AM
* Kids Run: 10:00 AM
* Awards: 10:30 AM
* no entry Course Closes: 11:00 AM
* T-Shirt Deadline: October 1st (dont miss it!)
COME FOR THE RUN STAY FOR THE FESTIVAL, THE COSTUMES, THE CHAOS, AND THE COMMUNITY.
THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO BE PART OF SOMETHING BRAND NEW, A LITTLE WILD, AND WILDLY FUN.
LETS MAKE SOME NOISE IN NORTH AUGUSTA.
Races
-
5k Run/Walk - Solo
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th October 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 30 MAY 275K (4x .75mi loop w/ exercise component at the end of each loop: bear crawl, burpee broad jump, lunges, sprint) -
5k Relay (Up to 4 People)
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th October 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 30 MAY 275K (4x .75mi loop w/ exercise component at the end of each loop: bear crawl, burpee broad jump, lunges, sprint) Relay members should run in an alternate order based on relay size. -
KIDS Run
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 24th October 2027 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS 27 JUL 27Similar to the 5k race, the KIDS run will be 4x around the pavilion area each ending with an exercise component (bear crawl, jumping jacks, lunges, sprint)
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100 North Main St., North Augusta, 29841, SC, United States
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