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Saturday, October 24th, 2026
1000 Warrior Way, Mount Pleasant SC
5K
59–73°F · low rain risk
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2025
54–73°F
dry
2024
61–81°F
dry
2023
54–72°F
dry
2022
53–72°F
dry
2021
59–77°F
dry
2020
67–77°F
dry
2019
59–74°F
dry
2018
56–69°F
dry
2017
63–72°F
rain
2016
57–75°F
dry
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 24
Cloudy · 54–71°F
Saturday, Oct 24starts near 54°F · 17% chance of rain · wind up to 18 mph
About this race
🏃♂️ Unleash Your Inner Warrior at the 3rd Annual Billy Swails State Farm Wando Warrior 5K!
Lace up your running shoes and get ready for one of Wando's favorite community traditions! Join us for the 3rd Annual Billy Swails State Farm Wando Warrior 5K, where runners, walkers, families, and community members come together to Unleash the Warrior Within!
The past two years have been incredible thanks to the amazing support of our community, and we're excited to make this year's event our biggest and best yet!
🎀 New for 2026:
A Certified 5K Course – perfect for runners looking to set a personal record!
Supporting Susan G. Komen – We're proud to partner with Susan G. Komen to help raise funds in the fight against breast cancer. Every step you take helps make a difference.
👟 Fun for the Whole Family!
Before the main race, our youngest Warriors can join the excitement with a Kids Fun Run, taking one lap around the track while family and friends cheer them on.
After crossing the finish line, the celebration continues with:
🎈 Jump castles
🌮 Delicious food trucks
🎶 Music and entertainment
🏅 Awards for our top male and top female finishers
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly activities for all ages
Whether you're chasing a personal best, walking with friends, cheering on your kids, or supporting a great cause, there's something for everyone at the Wando Warrior 5K.
Come make memories, celebrate community, and help us continue this growing tradition.
Challenge yourself. Support a great cause. Have fun. Unleash the Warrior Within! 💙💛
Friday Packet Pick-up:10:00am - 6:00pm: Blue Sky Endurance, 3510 Park Avenue, Blvd. Suite 102
Saturday Race Day Schedule:
6:30am - 7:45am: Race Day Packet Pick-up & Late Registration available at the District 2 Stadium
8:00am: Pre-race stretch on the District 2 Stadium Field
8:00am: Kids Run Start
8:30am: 5K Race Start
9:00am - 10:00am: Post Race Celebration BEGINS! Join us for food trucks, jump castle, fun family fun and awards
10:00 till the afternoon - Post Celebration at ROOTED, Come celebrate a wonderful event!
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