Aiken Cold Winter's Day 5K
Participants take on a flat and fast 5K run or walk with water stops along the route. Course turns are marked with flour and monitored by volunteers and police officers. Finishers receive a medal and can refresh with water and Gatorade before an awards ceremony honoring overall and age-group winners.
Sat, Dec 26, 2026 All ages
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Tickets
5K Run or Walk: $30.00 with a T-Shirt before May 1, 2026; $33.00 with a T-Shirt from May 1 through November 30, 2026; $35.00 with a T-Shirt from December 1 through 14, 2026; $40.00 with a T-Shirt from December 15 through 25, 2026; $50.00 with a T-Shirt for race-day entry. 10k/5k Combo Package: $75.00 with one T-Shirt from May 1 through November 30; $80.00 with one T-Shirt from December 1 through 14; $85.00 with one T-Shirt from December 15 through 25; $95.00 with a T-Shirt for race-day entry. Entry fees are non-transferable and non-refundable.
Hours
5K Run/Walk: 10:00 a.m.
Food & Drink
Water and Gatorade are available, including water stops along the courses.
Location
Tips & Advice
- Register well before race day, because entry fees go up in stages through December and are highest for anyone who signs up on the morning.
- Pick up your packet early at Strictly Running on Devine Street from December 22 to 24, so race morning is less rushed.
- Dress for the weather on the day, because the race is held rain or shine on December 26.
- Be sure of your plans before you register, since entry fees can't be refunded or transferred to another runner.
- Consider the 10k/5k Combo Package if you want to run both distances, since it covers both races with one T-shirt.
Special Events & Promotions
- 10k/5k Combo Package: run both races, with one T-shirt included (separate entry).
- Snowflake Youth Fun Run follows the 5K on a downhill course (separate entry).
- Entry fees go up in stages through December, and race-day entry costs the most.
- The race supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society through its charity program.
Links & Contact
Run by Strictly Running
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the course like?
The 5K is flat and fast. Every turn is marked with flour, there are water stops, and police and volunteers monitor the course.
Where do I pick up my race packet?
Early pickup is at Strictly Running, 2515 Devine St., on December 22, 23 and 24. You can also pick up your packet on race morning.
Does the race go on in bad weather?
Yes. The race is held rain or shine.
What awards are there?
Every finisher gets a medal. Awards go to the top 3 overall men and women and to the top man and woman in the Master, Grand Master, Senior Master and Veteran Master categories. The top man and woman in every age group, from 10 and under up to 80 and over, also win awards.
Can I transfer my entry or get a refund?
No. Entry fees can't be transferred or refunded.
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