Back the Blue 5K & 1 Mile
Back the Blue 5K & 1 Mile is a running race on May 8, 2027 in Westminster, SC, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
- Date
- May 8, 2027 (279 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us for a feel-good 5K with a purpose! The Westminster Police Foundation supports the Westminster Police Department by funding technology, training, and equipment—enhancing officer safety and wellness while strengthening community–police relationships through outreach and engagement.
Our Annual Westminster 5K & Fun Run showcases scenic downtown Westminster: the city’s oldest church, historic neighborhoods, and Veteran’s Park. We’ll finish downtown with a post-race party only the City of Westminster can deliver!
Perks & Awards
Overall awards for top finishers
Free race t-shirt and medal for every registrant (Not guaranteed for registrations after May 5th)
Come run, walk, and celebrate community—we can’t wait to welcome you to Westminster!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
77°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Walhalla, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Westminster, SC
City Elevation
870 ft
Nearest Airport
GSP
Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 55 mi
Major Hub
TYS
McGhee Tyson Airport · 90 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Back the Blue 5K & 1 Mile, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
279
Days to train
- Race
- Back the Blue 5K & 1 Mile
- Date
- May 8, 2027
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Westminster than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Back the Blue 5K & 1 Mile
May 8, 2027