The Hell Hole Gator Run takes place on October 17, 2026, in Jamestown, South Carolina, at 7604 Hwy 41. The event offers multiple distance options to suit different fitness levels: a 1-mile run, 5K, 6.2 miles, and 10K. The race starts at 8:00 AM. Entry fees range from $10 to $45 depending on distance and registration timing. Whether you're looking for a short local fun run or a longer training effort, this event provides flexibility for runners of varying experience levels preparing for fall racing.
From the Race Organizer
The Hell Hole Gator Run is the oldest 10K race in the South Carolina Low Country. This is the 50th year for Hell Hole Gator Trot. The Gator Run is now a 10K & 5K starting and finishing in Jamestown, SC. The 10K course is back to the old route of start on French Santee Rd then turn right onto Simmons Rd then right onto Tiger Corner Rd then right onto Hwy 41 to the finish line. The 5K has a new route that will start on the corner of Simmons Rd & Tiger Corner Rd you will make a right onto Hwy 41 to the finish line. The Gator Run is affiliated with the world famous Hell Hole Swamp Festival. 10K will start at 8:00AM. 5K will start at 8:00AM...NOTE THAT THE 10K WILL REVERT BACK TO THE ORIGINAL COURSE, AND THE 5K WILL START AT THE 5K MARK OF THE 10K IN THE WOODS. The overall male & female, masters and grand masters winners get to ride in the parade that will start right after the awards ceremony. We are located at the intersection of Highway 41 Highway 17-A so make plans to come out and enjoy. Large (actual) gator-head trophies will be given to the M/F overall, masters and grand masters divisions. Smaller gator-head trophies will be given to age group winners both male and female, ages 10-19 through 75-99. Early Packet pick-up will be October 16th at Blue Sky Endurance 624 Coleman Blvd, Mt Pleasant, SC 29464 from 3pm - 6pm. Race day packet pick-up will be October 17th at Hell Hole Inc 116 Steel Shed Lane ,Jamestown, SC 29453 from 6:15 am - 7:45 am. Please remember if you are running the 5K and you are doing packet pickup on October 17th please have your packet by 7 am. We want to make sure all runners are at the start line before 8 am. Parking is at Hell Hole Inc 116 Steel Shed Lane Jamestown, SC 29453. Please bring your ID for packet pick-up. The 10K starts on French Santee Road go straight and turn Right onto Simmons Rd, then Right onto Tiger Corner Rd, and then Right onto Hwy 41 to the finish in front of Town Hall. The 5K starts at the halfway point of the 10K (which is on Simmons Road) You will then take a Right onto Tiger Corner Rd and then Right onto Hwy 41 to the finish in front of Town Hall. The 5K runners will be shuttled out to the 5K start line beginning at 7 am.
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Race Travel Insurance
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You've trained for months and booked a trip to Jamestown, SC.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
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Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
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When is 2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K 2026 — Jamestown, SC?
2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K 2026 — Jamestown, SC takes place on October 17, 2026. The race is held in Jamestown, South Carolina.
Where is 2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K 2026 — Jamestown, SC held?
2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K 2026 — Jamestown, SC is held at 7604 Hwy 41 in Jamestown, South Carolina.
Where can I find hotels near 2026 Hell Hole Gator Run 5K & 10K 2026 — Jamestown, SC?
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