Name: Rockin' Before The Races 5K
Start: 2026-11-21
End: 2026-11-21
Location: Camden

About the Event

We are excited to have you at our inaugural Rockin' Before the Race 5K. Join in a fun, family-friendly 5K as we get ready to rock out before the races! This is a flat, fast course for runners and walkers of all experience levels. Enjoy a run or walk through one of Camden's historic residential districts, past many historic sites and beautiful homes. Proceeds of this event support the Rockin' Before the Races Street Festival Saturday evening, beginning at 6:00 pm on Broad Street. Enjoy live music, classic cars and fun for the whole family.

Guarantee Shirt Deadline: October 23, 2026 (no shirts will be held)

Packet Pick Up: Friday, November 20, 2026 4:00 - 7:00 pm, or the morning of the race 6:30 - 7:45 am.

Location: 407 East DeKalb Street in Camden, SC

Awards will be presented immediately after the race (must be present or coordinate with race director prior to leaving):

Top Three Men and Women Overall

Top Three Men and Women Masters (40+)

Top Three Men and Women in the following age Category:

14 and under and every 5 years up to 75 & up. No double dipping.

Finisher Medals & Shirts Pending Design....

Races Offered

Rockin' Before The Races 5K

Nov 21, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

08:00

sell

$30.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for November in Camden.

thermostat Temperature

8.1° / 19.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.2° / 17.1°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

8h 25m

water_drop Avg rainfall

1.7 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

9.6 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

67.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

07:55

nightlight Sunset

18:18

About Camden

Learn more about the host city, Camden.

Camden is the largest city in and the county seat of Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States. The population was 7,788 in the 2020 census, and the 2022 population estimate is 8,213. It is part of the Columbia, South Carolina, Metropolitan Statistical Area. Camden is the oldest inland city in South Carolina, and home to the Carolina Cup and the National Steeplechase Museum.