North Augusta’s Hardest & Funnest Run

Inaugural North Augusta’s Hardest & Funnest Run Where sweat meets spectacle. Four laps, four challenges, one epic finish. Saturday, October 24, 2026  ·  North Augusta, SC · During the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee About the Race

Step into the inaugural running experience that flips the script on your typical 5K. This isn’t just a race… it’s a four-act showdown of strength, grit, and pure Halloween-season energy.

Welcome to the first-ever North Augusta’s Hardest & Funnest 5K, where every lap throws down a new challenge and every finish line moment feels earned.

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.

📍 Race Day Details

Date	Saturday, October 24, 2026
Location	During the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee festivities
Address	100 Hammond’s Ferry Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841
T-Shirt Deadline	October 12 (don’t miss it!)
Parking	Parking is available near the Jack-O-Lantern Jubilee (100 Hammond’s Ferry Rd, North Augusta, SC 29841). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

🏃 The Events 5K Run/Walk - Solo  ·  8:00 AM 4 x 0.75-mile loops, each ending with a challenge lane. 5K Relay (Up to 4 People)  ·  8:00 AM Relay members should run in an alternate order based on relay size. Kids Run (10 & Under)  ·  8:45 AM 4 times around the pavilion area, each ending with an exercise: lunges, bear crawl, jumping jacks, sprint. The Format

4 laps. 4 challenges. 1 epic finish. You’ll tackle four 0.75-mile loops, and just when your legs think they’ve 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
• Lap 4: SPRINT. Empty the tank and fly to the finish

Solo or Relay

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.

Kids Run (10 & Under)

A mini version of the challenge designed for young runners to jump into the action and feel like champions.

Schedule

• 7:00 AM Packet Pickup
• 7:45 AM Pre-Race Warm-Up & Meeting
• 8:00 AM 5K Start (Solo and Relay)
• 8:45 AM Kids Run
• 9:00 AM Awards
• 9:30 AM Course Closes

After the Race

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.

Let’s make some noise in North Augusta.

What's Included Custom Race T-Shirt Register by October 12 to get your shirt. Finisher Award You earned it! Entry Into one of the most unique 5Ks around. 🗺️ Course

The course map will be posted before race day.

Start/Finish on Google Maps 🏆 Race Awards

Awards at 9:00 AM. Award details will be posted closer to race day.

Age Group Categories 10 & Under11-1415-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960 & Over Race Policies

• Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
• No refunds: all registrations are final.
• Race-day registration: open on your phone until the race starts.
• Results: posted live on the RunSignUp race page as runners finish.

Let's Stay Connected Contact the Race Director Email the Race Director Race Director email: hfr@niccollinsauthentic.com