Call My Name 5K
- Date Sun 22nd February 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Clemson, South Carolina
- Price $18.95 - $28.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and meaningful event at the 4th annual Call My Name 5K, taking place on Sunday, February 22, 2026, in beautiful Clemson, Pickens. This unique race not only offers participants the chance to enjoy a scenic 5K run but also serves as a powerful tribute to the predominantly Black convicted laborers who played a crucial role in building Clemson University between 1890 and 1914. As you traverse the campus, you'll be reminded of the significant contributions made by these skilled laborers, who constructed iconic buildings like Sikes Hall and Tillman Hall, and helped shape the university's landscape.
Join us for a day of remembrance and community as we honor the stories of African Americans in Clemson's history through this engaging event. The Call My Name 5K is not just a race; it's an opportunity to be part of a movement that documents and shares important narratives that have often been overlooked. Mark your calendars and prepare for an uplifting experience that combines fitness with a commitment to honoring the past!
Join us for a day of remembrance and community as we honor the stories of African Americans in Clemson's history through this engaging event. The Call My Name 5K is not just a race; it's an opportunity to be part of a movement that documents and shares important narratives that have often been overlooked. Mark your calendars and prepare for an uplifting experience that combines fitness with a commitment to honoring the past!
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/]
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