Our story
Why we started AK Racing
AK Racing is named for its two founders, Anakin Kinsey and Keaton Billings. We started it because we like to do big things, and we think the Grand Strand deserves races that let everyone find out how far they can go.
That means more than one kind of race. Fast, flat roads with the ocean beside you. Sandy trails and ultras under the longleaf pines. Adventure races that test your navigation, teamwork and grit. Rucks where you carry the weight and earn every mile.
Whatever we put on, we run it with care: clear information up front, honest courses and a proper welcome at the finish.
Whether you’re lining up for your first 5K or the biggest day you’ve ever had, we’d love to see you out there.
The founders
Meet the team
Photo credits
Until we have our own race photos, this site uses free photos from these photographers. Thank you.
- Longleaf pines, Weymouth Woods (home): bobistraveling (CC BY 2.0)
- Longleaf pines and sky (trail ultra): bobistraveling (CC BY 2.0)
- Road race runners (road race): Brian Hughey (CC BY 2.0)
- Trail runners: David Marcu (CC0)
- Forest trail: Lukasz Szmigiel (CC0)
- Runner on the beach: Wyncliffe (CC0)
- Road race pack (sponsors): Skitter Photo (CC0)
- Runner on an open road (race calendar): kinkate (CC0)