Run United Half Marathon
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Event overview
The AEC Touchstone Energy Run United event takes place on Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Aiken, South Carolina at the Newberry Street Festival Area (141 Newberry St SW, Aiken, SC 29801). The event program includes multiple distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K Run
- 5K Run/Walk
- Kids Fun Run (1 Mile)
The event is designated as an official Peachtree qualifier. It is listed as Aiken Electric Cooperative's Touchstone Energy 14th Annual RUN UNITED for 2026. Proceeds from the fundraiser will benefit the United Way of Aiken County.
Logistics and race items
Pre-race packet pick-up and on-site registration are available on Friday, April 24 at Aiken Center for the Arts from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Race day packet pick-up is available only under approved extreme circumstances at a University of Aiken downtown location; first-choice shirt sizes may not be available at that time.
The first 800 registrants who register before March 30 will receive a Dri-Fit runner shirt. Runner shirts are gender-specific, with female shirts in a V-neck cut; organizers recommend choosing the next size up. The first 400 finishers in each race category will receive a medal regardless of finish time. Registered participants receive a race shirt, a finisher medal design for the year, and a cooling towel while supplies last. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
