CAPES For Kids Run
Saturday, May 1, 2027
8:00 AM EDT
Florence, South Carolina
$7.30–$44.40 · 4 races
5km, 10km
Event summary
Get ready to don your favorite superhero cape and lace up those running shoes for the CAPES For Kids Run on Saturday, May 1, 2027, in Florence, South Carolina! This inspiring annual event features a 5K and 10K run, along with a fun run for kids, all aimed at raising awareness and support for victims of child abuse. Starting at Briggs Elementary School, participants can kick off their morning with the 5K and 10K races at 8:00 AM, followed by the Kid's Fun Run at 9:30 AM. This vibrant community gathering honors the memory of a young girl who tragically lost her life due to abuse, and proceeds will benefit the Care House of the Pee Dee, providing vital services for affected children and families.
Join the fun, show your spirit by dressing up as your favorite superhero, and take part in the costume contest for a chance to win exciting prizes! With early bird registration available until March 31, 2027, don’t miss out on this meaningful opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and camaraderie. Let's unite as a community and become champions for children in need!
Join the fun, show your spirit by dressing up as your favorite superhero, and take part in the costume contest for a chance to win exciting prizes! With early bird registration available until March 31, 2027, don’t miss out on this meaningful opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and camaraderie. Let's unite as a community and become champions for children in need!
Races
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Opens in 1 month
Kids Fun Run (No Shirt)
Incl. $2.30 Fee
8:00 AM EDT
$7.30
Organiser's description
DUST OFF YOUR FAVORITE CAPE AND LACE UP YOUR RUNNING (OR WALKING) SHOES AND BECOME A SUPERHERO FOR ABUSED CHILDREN THROUGH CAPES FOR KIDS!
OVERVIEW
CAPES FOR KIDS IS AN ANNUAL 5K|10K & KIDS FUN RUN, HELD IN HONOR OF A 3-YEAR OLD CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT, WHO LOST HER LIFE DUE TO PHYSICAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN 2011. FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE CARVER C.A.P. RUN, THIS EVENT STRIVES TO HONOR HER LIFE, AND THE LIVES OF CHILDREN LIKE HER, WHILE ALSO RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT QUALITY SERVICES AT THE CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED AND THEIR FAMILIES.
FOR MORE EVENT DETAILS, VISIT THE CARE HOUSE WEBSITE HERE! https://www.thecarehouse.com/capes-for-kids-run
CAPES (CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION & SUPPORT) FOR KIDS RUN IS ASKING YOU TO TAKE A STAND AGAINST CHILD ABUSE!
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAPS. https://097dddc4-253a-4495-8986-9fda9494c895.filesusr.com/ugd/e7add9_0dd25a6eae0e4495bed488534d8815e1.pdf
EVENT DETAILS
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST 2027
BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1012 CONGAREE DRIVE, FLORENCE, SC
CHECK-IN & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
5K & 10K RACE START TIME: 8:00 AM
KID'S FUN RUN: 9:30 AM
THE 5K & 10K COURSES BEGIN AT BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT 8:00 AM. TIMING PROVIDED BY SIMPLY TIMING. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ARRIVE TO THE RACE EARLY TO ALLOW TIME FOR PARKING. IF YOU PLAN TO REGISTER AND/OR NEED TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET ON RACE DAY, PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE BY 7:00 AM.
THE KIDS FUN RUN WILL BEGIN AT 9:30 AM. PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO COMPLETE A SHORT LOOP OR A 1-MILE LOOP. THESE EVENTS WILL NOT BE TIMED.
COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE SUPERHERO AND ENTER OUR COSTUME CONTEST! PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED IN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY/GROUP CATEGORIES. STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
PRICING & REGISTRATION
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH MARCH 31, 2027
5K: $35.00
10K: $40.00
LATE RACE REGISTRATION: APRIL 1, 2027 - MAY 1, 2027
5K: $40.00
10K: $45.00
*REGISTER BEFORE THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH TO GUARANTEE A RACE T-SHIRT
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD DURING PACKET PICK-UP & ON RACE DAY.
5K: $45.00
10K: $50.00
KIDS FUN RUN
WITH SHIRT: $20.00
WITHOUT SHIRT: $5.00
PACKET PICK-UP
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL PARTICIPANTS TO PICK-UP THEIR RACE PACKETS DURING PACKET PICK-UP IF POSSIBLE.
WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 2ND 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
WHERE: THE CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE, 1920 SECOND LOOP ROAD, FLORENCE, SC 29501
AWARDS
ALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME RECORDED BY SIMPLY TIMING.
OVERALL WINNERS (MEDALS)
5K FEMALE - FIRST, SECOND, THIRD
5K MALE - FIRST, SECOND, THIRD
10K FEMALE - FIRST, SECOND, THIRD
10K MALE - FIRST, SECOND, THIRD
AGE GROUP WINNERS
AGE GROUPS: 12 & UNDER, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
PARTICIPANTS WHO PLACE IN THE TOP THREE IN THEIR AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL. AGE GROUPS ARE SEPARATED BY GENDER.
_*PLEASE NOTE IF YOU PLACE OVERALL, YOU WILL NOT ALSO BE AWARDED FOR YOUR AGE GROUP.
_
PETS
WELL SOCIALIZED AND FRIENDLY DOGS ARE WELCOME, BUT MUST BE ON A LEASH AND UNDER SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF OWNERS AT ALL TIMES. OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND CLEAN UP. REACTIVE OR DANGEROUS ANIMALS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.
OVERVIEW
CAPES FOR KIDS IS AN ANNUAL 5K|10K & KIDS FUN RUN, HELD IN HONOR OF A 3-YEAR OLD CARVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENT, WHO LOST HER LIFE DUE TO PHYSICAL ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN 2011. FORMERLY KNOWN AS THE CARVER C.A.P. RUN, THIS EVENT STRIVES TO HONOR HER LIFE, AND THE LIVES OF CHILDREN LIKE HER, WHILE ALSO RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE IN OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY. ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORT QUALITY SERVICES AT THE CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE BEEN ABUSED AND THEIR FAMILIES.
FOR MORE EVENT DETAILS, VISIT THE CARE HOUSE WEBSITE HERE! https://www.thecarehouse.com/capes-for-kids-run
CAPES (CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION EDUCATION & SUPPORT) FOR KIDS RUN IS ASKING YOU TO TAKE A STAND AGAINST CHILD ABUSE!
CLICK HERE FOR COURSE MAPS. https://097dddc4-253a-4495-8986-9fda9494c895.filesusr.com/ugd/e7add9_0dd25a6eae0e4495bed488534d8815e1.pdf
EVENT DETAILS
SATURDAY, MAY 1ST 2027
BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
1012 CONGAREE DRIVE, FLORENCE, SC
CHECK-IN & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION: 7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
5K & 10K RACE START TIME: 8:00 AM
KID'S FUN RUN: 9:30 AM
THE 5K & 10K COURSES BEGIN AT BRIGGS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT 8:00 AM. TIMING PROVIDED BY SIMPLY TIMING. ALL PARTICIPANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO ARRIVE TO THE RACE EARLY TO ALLOW TIME FOR PARKING. IF YOU PLAN TO REGISTER AND/OR NEED TO PICK UP YOUR RACE PACKET ON RACE DAY, PLEASE PLAN TO ARRIVE BY 7:00 AM.
THE KIDS FUN RUN WILL BEGIN AT 9:30 AM. PARTICIPANTS WILL HAVE THE OPTION TO COMPLETE A SHORT LOOP OR A 1-MILE LOOP. THESE EVENTS WILL NOT BE TIMED.
COME DRESSED AS YOUR FAVORITE SUPERHERO AND ENTER OUR COSTUME CONTEST! PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED IN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY/GROUP CATEGORIES. STAY TUNED FOR MORE DETAILS!
PRICING & REGISTRATION
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION OPEN THROUGH MARCH 31, 2027
5K: $35.00
10K: $40.00
LATE RACE REGISTRATION: APRIL 1, 2027 - MAY 1, 2027
5K: $40.00
10K: $45.00
*REGISTER BEFORE THURSDAY, APRIL 10TH TO GUARANTEE A RACE T-SHIRT
IN-PERSON REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD DURING PACKET PICK-UP & ON RACE DAY.
5K: $45.00
10K: $50.00
KIDS FUN RUN
WITH SHIRT: $20.00
WITHOUT SHIRT: $5.00
PACKET PICK-UP
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE ALL PARTICIPANTS TO PICK-UP THEIR RACE PACKETS DURING PACKET PICK-UP IF POSSIBLE.
WHEN: FRIDAY, MAY 2ND 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
WHERE: THE CARE HOUSE OF THE PEE DEE, 1920 SECOND LOOP ROAD, FLORENCE, SC 29501
AWARDS
ALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME RECORDED BY SIMPLY TIMING.
OVERALL WINNERS (MEDALS)
5K FEMALE - FIRST, SECOND, THIRD
5K MALE - FIRST, SECOND, THIRD
10K FEMALE - FIRST, SECOND, THIRD
10K MALE - FIRST, SECOND, THIRD
AGE GROUP WINNERS
AGE GROUPS: 12 & UNDER, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
PARTICIPANTS WHO PLACE IN THE TOP THREE IN THEIR AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL. AGE GROUPS ARE SEPARATED BY GENDER.
_*PLEASE NOTE IF YOU PLACE OVERALL, YOU WILL NOT ALSO BE AWARDED FOR YOUR AGE GROUP.
_
PETS
WELL SOCIALIZED AND FRIENDLY DOGS ARE WELCOME, BUT MUST BE ON A LEASH AND UNDER SUPERVISION AND CONTROL OF OWNERS AT ALL TIMES. OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANIMAL BEHAVIOR AND CLEAN UP. REACTIVE OR DANGEROUS ANIMALS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE.
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Location
1012 Congaree Dr, Florence, 29526, SC, United States
CAPES For Kids Run
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