Buzz, Sweat & Tears 5K
- Date Sun 25th October 2026
- Time 1:00PM EDT
- Location Fort Mill, South Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 3rd Annual Buzz, Sweat & Tears 5K on Sunday, October 25, 2026, in Fort Mill, York! This exciting Halloween-themed event supports the Fort Mill High School Cross Country Team and welcomes participants of all ages and fitness levels. The race kicks off at 1:00 PM, with check-in starting at noon, at Bob Jones Stadium on the Fort Mill High School campus.
Join the fun while you run or walk the 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) course, which promises a mostly paved path filled with festive spirit. For the little ones, there’s a Kids' Fun Run, approximately half a mile long, ensuring everyone can get involved in this community celebration. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress! Funds raised will help support over 100 athletes from local middle and high schools, ensuring that everyone has access to a positive and successful training environment. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
Join the fun while you run or walk the 5-kilometer (3.1 miles) course, which promises a mostly paved path filled with festive spirit. For the little ones, there’s a Kids' Fun Run, approximately half a mile long, ensuring everyone can get involved in this community celebration. Costumes are encouraged, so come dressed to impress! Funds raised will help support over 100 athletes from local middle and high schools, ensuring that everyone has access to a positive and successful training environment. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 3rd Annual BUZZ, SWEAT & TEARS 5K SUPPORTING THE FORT MILL HIGH SCHOOL CROSS COUNTRY TEAM! This festive Halloween-themed fundraiser brings our community together in support of a team of 100+ athletes from Gold Hill Middle, Pleasant Knoll Middle, Banks Trail Middle and Fort Mill High Schools. The Buzz Sweat & Tears 5K is for participants of all ages and fitness levels; walkers are welcome, but please leave your furry friends at home.
The FMXC program provides a positive training environment with a reputation for success in personal athletic growth as well as championship titles. Fundraising allows us to avoid imposing mandatory fees for participants, keeping the program accessible to all. And, it helps to cover costs associated with ensuring a safe, inclusive and positive experience (such as uniforms, travel fees, race registration fees, water coolers, and sun shelters).
DATE: Sunday October 25, 2026
START TIME: 1:00 PM (Check In 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
LOCATION: Bob Jones Stadium at Fort Mill High School
DISTANCE: 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) / Kids' Fun Run (~0.5 mi)
COURSE: The course will be mostly paved, winding through the Fort Mill High School campus.
* We love our four legged friends, but please leave them home for the race.
* Strollers are only permitted for registered event walkers, not for runners.
* Costumes encouraged!
REGISTRATION:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $30 _(Until August 13)_
REGULAR REGISTRATION: $35 _(August 14 - September 30)_
*LATE REGISTRATION:_ $40 (October 1 - October 23) _
_*_RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $45 _(October 24 & 25) _
*KIDS' HALF-MILE FUN RUN: FREE for kids 10 & under
*COUCH EDITION VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS: $25
*Commemorative t-shirts by size will be guaranteed to all those who register for the 5K walk/run by October 4th. T-shirt not included in couch edition virtual registration.
AWARDS:
Top 3 overall male and female finishers
Top finishers in each age group (male and female: 11-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+)
The FMXC program provides a positive training environment with a reputation for success in personal athletic growth as well as championship titles. Fundraising allows us to avoid imposing mandatory fees for participants, keeping the program accessible to all. And, it helps to cover costs associated with ensuring a safe, inclusive and positive experience (such as uniforms, travel fees, race registration fees, water coolers, and sun shelters).
DATE: Sunday October 25, 2026
START TIME: 1:00 PM (Check In 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM)
LOCATION: Bob Jones Stadium at Fort Mill High School
DISTANCE: 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) / Kids' Fun Run (~0.5 mi)
COURSE: The course will be mostly paved, winding through the Fort Mill High School campus.
* We love our four legged friends, but please leave them home for the race.
* Strollers are only permitted for registered event walkers, not for runners.
* Costumes encouraged!
REGISTRATION:
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION: $30 _(Until August 13)_
REGULAR REGISTRATION: $35 _(August 14 - September 30)_
*LATE REGISTRATION:_ $40 (October 1 - October 23) _
_*_RACE DAY REGISTRATION: $45 _(October 24 & 25) _
*KIDS' HALF-MILE FUN RUN: FREE for kids 10 & under
*COUCH EDITION VIRTUAL PARTICIPANTS: $25
*Commemorative t-shirts by size will be guaranteed to all those who register for the 5K walk/run by October 4th. T-shirt not included in couch edition virtual registration.
AWARDS:
Top 3 overall male and female finishers
Top finishers in each age group (male and female: 11-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+)
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Bob Jones Stadium at Fort Mill High School, 225 Munn Rd E, Fort Mill, 29715, SC, United States
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