Breaking the Chains 5K
- Date Sat 3rd January 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Hartsville, South Carolina
- Price $39.10
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Breaking the Chains 5K on Saturday, January 3, 2026, in the heart of Hartsville, Darlington! This inspiring event is not just a race; it's a powerful movement to combat child sexual exploitation and human trafficking in our community. Organized by One Child At A Time, the 5K run starts at 8 AM at the YMCA located at 111 E. Carolina Ave. As we kick off the new year, we’re inviting you to lace up your running shoes and take a stand for freedom, unity, and change.
Every step you take in this 5K helps raise awareness and funds for vital prevention education programs, community outreach initiatives, and victim support services. With a registration fee of $35 for early sign-ups, participants can look forward to awards for top finishers across various age groups and the chance to win exciting prizes, including NASCAR race tickets! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something bigger—together, we can break the chains of exploitation and ensure a safer future for every child. Register today, and let's make a difference!
Every step you take in this 5K helps raise awareness and funds for vital prevention education programs, community outreach initiatives, and victim support services. With a registration fee of $35 for early sign-ups, participants can look forward to awards for top finishers across various age groups and the chance to win exciting prizes, including NASCAR race tickets! Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of something bigger—together, we can break the chains of exploitation and ensure a safer future for every child. Register today, and let's make a difference!
Organiser's Description
In August 2024, One Child At A Time was honored to receive the Governors Proclamation recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in South Carolina. As we begin the new year, were committed to turning awareness into action. Breaking the Chains 5K Run was created by One Child At A Time as a powerful way to raise awareness and funds to fight against child sexual exploitation and human trafficking in our community. This event directly supports our prevention education programs, community outreach initiatives, and victim support services. Every step taken in this race represents a stand against exploitation and a stride toward safety, healing, and hope. Join us as we start the year strong, running for freedom, unity, and change. Together, we can protect children and empower families with the tools to stop exploitation before it starts.
"Our mission is to eliminate modern slavery one person at a time. We work to prevent human trafficking through education, rescue trafficked individuals through intervention and restore human dignity through affirmation."
Race Day Schedule: 8am 10 am
Packet Pickup 7am
Race Start Time 8am
Announcing Grand Prize Giving away 12 Nascar Race Tickets for March 22, 2026 Nascar
Cup Series Goodyear 400.
BREAKING THE CHAINS 5K
Type: 5K
Date: 01/03/2026
Start Time: 8 am
Location: YMCA
Address: 111 E. Carolina Ave
Proceeds: One Child At A Time - The Breaking the Chains 5K Run was created by One Child At A Time as a
powerful way to raise awareness and funds to fight against child sexual exploitation and human
trafficking in our community. This event directly supports our prevention education programs,
community outreach, and victim support initiatives. Every step taken in this race helps strengthen our
mission to protect children and empower families with tools to stop exploitation before it starts.
The most exciting part: YOU can lace up your shoes and join the movement to Break the Chains of
exploitation, because together, we can create a safer future for every child!
COURSE MAP: (5K RUN-WALK):
Same route as the Witches Run 5k and Turkey Trot
SHIRTS:
T-Shirts are guaranteed to all racers who register by December 20th .
SHIRT SIZES:
Adult S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Youth- SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE
5K AWARDS: (OVERALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME)
Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female
Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female (40+)
Top Male and Female in each Age Group
AGE GROUPS:
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50- 59, 60-69, 70+
5K FEES:
Early Registration Price $35
Late Registration Price $40
Day of Race Price - $45
EVENT SPECIAL NOTES:
Strollers are welcome
Feel Free to listen to music while running
Pets on a leash are welcome
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME:
Name of location YMCA
Street 111 E. Carolina Ave
Hartsville, SC 29550
Time of packet pickup January 2: 2-5pm
Inside at the front desk of the YMCA
LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE:
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onechildatatime.com
* Twitter: @onechildsc
* Instagram: onechildsc
* Race Website: www.onechildrescue.com
RACE DIRECTOR:
Glenda Skipper, [email protected]
"Our mission is to eliminate modern slavery one person at a time. We work to prevent human trafficking through education, rescue trafficked individuals through intervention and restore human dignity through affirmation."
Race Day Schedule: 8am 10 am
Packet Pickup 7am
Race Start Time 8am
Announcing Grand Prize Giving away 12 Nascar Race Tickets for March 22, 2026 Nascar
Cup Series Goodyear 400.
BREAKING THE CHAINS 5K
Type: 5K
Date: 01/03/2026
Start Time: 8 am
Location: YMCA
Address: 111 E. Carolina Ave
Proceeds: One Child At A Time - The Breaking the Chains 5K Run was created by One Child At A Time as a
powerful way to raise awareness and funds to fight against child sexual exploitation and human
trafficking in our community. This event directly supports our prevention education programs,
community outreach, and victim support initiatives. Every step taken in this race helps strengthen our
mission to protect children and empower families with tools to stop exploitation before it starts.
The most exciting part: YOU can lace up your shoes and join the movement to Break the Chains of
exploitation, because together, we can create a safer future for every child!
COURSE MAP: (5K RUN-WALK):
Same route as the Witches Run 5k and Turkey Trot
SHIRTS:
T-Shirts are guaranteed to all racers who register by December 20th .
SHIRT SIZES:
Adult S, M, L, XL, 2XL
Youth- SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE
5K AWARDS: (OVERALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME)
Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female
Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female (40+)
Top Male and Female in each Age Group
AGE GROUPS:
9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50- 59, 60-69, 70+
5K FEES:
Early Registration Price $35
Late Registration Price $40
Day of Race Price - $45
EVENT SPECIAL NOTES:
Strollers are welcome
Feel Free to listen to music while running
Pets on a leash are welcome
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME:
Name of location YMCA
Street 111 E. Carolina Ave
Hartsville, SC 29550
Time of packet pickup January 2: 2-5pm
Inside at the front desk of the YMCA
LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE:
* Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onechildatatime.com
* Twitter: @onechildsc
* Instagram: onechildsc
* Race Website: www.onechildrescue.com
RACE DIRECTOR:
Glenda Skipper, [email protected]
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd January 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$39.10
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