Call My Name 5K
- Date Sun 22nd February 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Clemson, South Carolina
- Price $23.95 - $44.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 4th annual Call My Name 5K, taking place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in the picturesque Clemson, Pickens. This inspiring event not only promotes health and fitness but also honors the legacy of predominantly Black convicted laborers, aged 14 to 67, who played a crucial role in constructing the historic buildings of Clemson University from 1890 to 1914. As participants race through the scenic campus, they will pay tribute to the remarkable stories of these individuals, who cleared land, built roads, and created the beautiful red brick structures still cherished today, including Sikes Hall and Tillman Hall.
Join us for a memorable day filled with community spirit and reflection, as the Call My Name 5K brings together runners of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate history in motion. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with the past while enjoying a fun and invigorating race experience. Don't miss out on this uplifting occasion that highlights the often-overlooked contributions of African Americans to Clemson University's history!
Join us for a memorable day filled with community spirit and reflection, as the Call My Name 5K brings together runners of all ages and backgrounds to celebrate history in motion. This event is a unique opportunity to connect with the past while enjoying a fun and invigorating race experience. Don't miss out on this uplifting occasion that highlights the often-overlooked contributions of African Americans to Clemson University's history!
Organiser's Description
Join us for the 4th annual Call My Name 5K on February 22, 2026, that will honor predominantly Black convicted laborersboys and men ages 14 to 67whom Clemson College trustees leased from the state penitentiary to build the school between 1890 and 1914. With skilled labor they constructed the beautiful red brick buildings still standing today, including Sikes Hall, Tillman Hall/Old Main, Trustee House, and Hardin Hall. They also cleared land and constructed roads, sidewalks, and a dike that continue to serve the campus community.
Call My Name documents and shares the stories of African Americans in Clemson University history. The Call My Name 5K will tour the campus of Clemson while paying tribute to these stories. Learn more about Call My Name HERE [https://callmyname.org/].
Call My Name is a research project dedicated to telling the stories of Black men, women, and children throughout Clemson Universitys history whose lives
and experiences have been largely overlooked in the Universitys public history.
Visit the Official Race Website HERE [https://www.clemson.edu/cah/sites/call-my-name-5k/]
Call My Name documents and shares the stories of African Americans in Clemson University history. The Call My Name 5K will tour the campus of Clemson while paying tribute to these stories. Learn more about Call My Name HERE [https://callmyname.org/].
Call My Name is a research project dedicated to telling the stories of Black men, women, and children throughout Clemson Universitys history whose lives
and experiences have been largely overlooked in the Universitys public history.
Visit the Official Race Website HERE [https://www.clemson.edu/cah/sites/call-my-name-5k/]
Races
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5k
Incl. $4.60 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 22nd February 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$44.60
CLOSED5K Run or Walk -
5K (Clemson University Student)
Incl. $3.95 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 22nd February 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$23.95
CLOSEDSpecial student pricing for full or part-time students of Clemson University
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