2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K
- Date
- October 17, 2026
- Location
- 7604 Hwy 41, Jamestown, SC
- Distance
- 5K Run and Walk · 10K · Student Price 5K & more
From the Organizer
The Hell Hole Gator Run is the oldest 10K race in the South Carolina Low Country. This is the 50th year for Hell Hole Gator Trot. The Gator Run is now a 10K & 5K starting and finishing in Jamestown, SC. The 10K course is back to the old route of start on French Santee Rd then turn right onto Simmons Rd then right onto Tiger Corner Rd then right onto Hwy 41 to the finish line. The 5K has a new route that will start on the corner of Simmons Rd & Tiger Corner Rd you will make a right onto Hwy 41 to the finish line. The Gator Run is affiliated with the world famous Hell Hole Swamp Festival.
10K will start at 8:00AM. 5K will start at 8:00AM...NOTE THAT THE 10K WILL REVERT BACK TO THE ORIGINAL COURSE, AND THE 5K WILL START AT THE 5K MARK OF THE 10K IN THE WOODS.
The overall male & female, masters and grand masters winners get to ride in the parade that will start right after the awards ceremony.
We are located at the intersection of Highway 41 Highway 17-A so make plans to come out and enjoy.
Large (actual) gator-head trophies will be given to the M/F overall, masters and grand masters divisions. Smaller gator-head trophies will be given to age group winners both male and female, ages 10-19 through 75-99.
Early Packet pick-up will be October 16th at Fleet Feet Carnes Crossroads 2509 N Main Street Summerville, SC 29486 from 3pm - 6pm.
Race day packet pick-up will be October 17th at Hell Hole Inc 116 Steel Shed Lane ,Jamestown, SC 29453 from 6:15 am - 7:45 am. Please remember if you are running the 5K and you are doing packet pickup on October 17th please have your packet by 7 am. We want to make sure all runners are at the start line before 8 am.
Parking is at Hell Hole Inc 116 Steel Shed Lane Jamestown, SC 29453.
Please bring your ID for packet pick-up.
The 10K starts on French Santee Road go straight and turn Right onto Simmons Rd, then Right onto Tiger Corner Rd, and then Right onto Hwy 41 to the finish in front of Town Hall.
The 5K starts at the halfway point of the 10K (which is on Simmons Road) You will then take a Right onto Tiger Corner Rd and then Right onto Hwy 41 to the finish in front of Town Hall. The 5K runners will be shuttled out to the 5K start line beginning at 7 am.
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K?
- 2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K is a running event held in Jamestown, SC. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, October 17, 2026 in Jamestown, SC at 7604 Hwy 41, Jamestown, SC. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K
Oct 17, 2026