South Carolina · 5K
First Day 5k
First Day 5k is a 5K event held in Summerville, South Carolina. Its next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027. About 5,300 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- Summerville, SC
- Field size
- ~5,300 runners
Race details
- Date
- Friday, January 1, 2027
- Location
- Summerville, South Carolina
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 5,300 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:27 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the First Day 5k
No Better Way to start 2027 than with a 5k! GO Race is excited to bring you The First Day 5k 2027. The race is being held in Cane Bay Plantation and is for all ages, skills, and speeds. Race starts at 9:27am . Please join us in beautiful Cane Bay for a fun, fast, 5k! Held on the community paved trail system, this flat course is perfect for beginners, experts, and even walkers, and strollers. Sorry, no pets are allowed. The Course: You'll begin in the Cane Bay Elementary School parking lot and h…
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First Day 5k: common questions
- When is the First Day 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Friday, January 1, 2027.
- Where is the First Day 5k held?
- In Summerville, South Carolina.
- What distances does the First Day 5k offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the First Day 5k?
- About 5,300 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the First Day 5k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the First Day 5k?
- Yes — registration is open. $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the First Day 5k start?
- 9:27 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the First Day 5k?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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