The Old Six Day
Date
Mon, Apr 5, 2027, 10:00 AM EDTLocation
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Race options
7 distancesTap any distance below for fee tiers and close dates.
Quick take
A historic six-day ultra-endurance challenge on a single track, perfect for pushing limits and achieving big mileage goals.
Best for: casual, fun-first runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Race options
Distances & registration
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Other options
7 options · closes Apr 8, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT
11mo 3d 20h 48m left144 Hour
Closes Apr 2, 2027, 6:00 AM EDT · From $499.75
24 Hour Invitational
Closes Apr 7, 2027, 6:00 AM EDT · From $133.50
72 Hour
Closes Apr 4, 2027, 6:00 AM EDT · From $239.50
48 Hour
Closes Apr 4, 2027, 6:00 AM EDT · From $213.00
24 Hour
Closes Apr 7, 2027, 6:00 AM EDT · From $133.50
6 Hour
Closes Apr 8, 2027, 7:59 PM EDT · From $85.80
12 Hour
Closes Apr 7, 2027, 6:00 PM EDT · From $107.00
Race feel
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
Fun
Competitive
QuirkyStep into history with The Old Six Day, a revival of one of the country's most enduring ultra-endurance challenges. This event brings back the legendary Edward Payson Weston 6 Day, offering six days of continuous running on a single track. It's a unique opportunity to test your limits, whether you're aiming for personal records, significant mileage, or simply exploring your deepest reserves of strength. Join fellow runners at Cooper River Park for an experience rooted in tradition and personal achievement.
What to expect
- Experience a multi-day ultra on a track, running endless loops.
- Embrace the challenge of continuous running over six days.
- Find your personal finish at Cooper River Park.
Standout details
- One of the oldest six-day races
- Six days. One track. Endless loops.
- Revival of the Edward Payson Weston 6 Day
Past results at a glance
Past race snapshot
What the field usually feels like
Based on past public results. Helpful context, not a prediction.
Selected year + distance
9 finishers in other
Ranked by gun time when available
Very small finish count here - use this as loose context, not a race-day expectation.
Crowd
Small field
9 other finishers. A quieter race where the pack may spread out more quickly.
Typical finish
5:59:02
Middle-of-pack benchmark using gun time when available.
Competitive feel
Relaxed front
Past results suggest the front of the field is less intense than many races. Front-group read: 5:30:15.
People mix
More women
About 56% women and 44% men among finishers who listed gender.
Quick read
For the other in 2026, this looks like a small field: 9 finishers in this data set. A middle-of-the-pack finish was around 5:59:02. The quicker front of the field averaged about 5:30:15. Use it as a feel check, not a promise about race day.
Fastest finishers in this file: 5:57:52 (male) and 5:30:15 (female).
Show historical award cutoffs1 rows
Cutoff = slowest posted time still inside the top finishers for a division.
| Division | Gender | Top N | Cutoff | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall observed placement | Unspecified | Top 3 | 5:59:02 | finish-order sample |
Show the year-by-year numbers
| Distance | Year | Finishers | Typical | Average | Front 10% | Fastest M / W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| other | 2026 | 9 | 5:59:02 | 5:55:43 | 5:30:15 | 5:57:52 / 5:30:15 |
Last summary update: May 5, 2026
Ready to register?
Finish signup on the organizer site (check fees and dates there).
From the organizer
One of the oldest six-day races in the country is lacing up once again. We’re bringing back the legendary Edward Payson Weston 6 Day—run in the '80s and '90s—now reborn as The Old Six Day. Six days. One track. Endless loops. Whether you’re chasing records, hitting big mileage goals, or just seeing how deep you can dig,…
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this is your playground. Come out to Cooper River Park, soak in the history, and find your finish.