North Augusta’s Hardest & Funnest Run
- Date Sat 24th October 2026
- 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 North Augusta's Hardest & Funnest Run on Saturday, October 24, 2026! This exciting event takes place during the vibrant Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee, transforming the traditional 5K into a thrilling four-act showdown that promises to push your limits while having a blast. Participants will tackle four unique laps, each measuring 0.75 miles, featuring exhilarating challenges like lunges, bear crawls, burpee broad jumps, and a heart-pumping sprint to the finish line.
Whether you're a solo warrior or prefer to team up in a relay with friends, this event is designed for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Plus, young runners can join in the fun with a special Kids Run for those aged 10 and under. Registration includes a custom race t-shirt, a finisher award, and entry into one of the most unique 5Ks around. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this exhilarating new tradition in North Augusta – come for the run and stay for the festival atmosphere, costumes, and sense of community. Join us and let's make some noise together!
Whether you're a solo warrior or prefer to team up in a relay with friends, this event is designed for everyone, regardless of age or ability. Plus, young runners can join in the fun with a special Kids Run for those aged 10 and under. Registration includes a custom race t-shirt, a finisher award, and entry into one of the most unique 5Ks around. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this exhilarating new tradition in North Augusta – come for the run and stay for the festival atmosphere, costumes, and sense of community. Join us and let's make some noise together!
Organiser's Description
NORTH AUGUSTAS HARDEST & FUNNEST RUN 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 AUGUSTAS 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 AUGUSTAS 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
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5k Run/Walk - Solo
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
5K (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
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
5K (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
Sat 24th October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$22.20
Similar to the 5k race, the KIDS run will be 4x around the pavilion area each ending with an exercise component (lunges, bear crawl, jumping jacks, sprint)
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Location
100 Hammonds Ferry Rd, North Augusta, 29841, SC, United States
North Augusta’s Hardest & Funnest Run
