Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 8:10AM EDT
- Location Lake City, South Carolina
- Price Free - $28.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in beautiful Lake City, Florence! This uplifting annual event celebrates health and fitness for all ages and includes a variety of activities such as a half-mile Kids Run for participants 12 and under, a fun one-mile walk, and the main event – a thrilling 5K run starting at 8:10 AM. The race will wind through the charming streets of Lake City, providing a scenic backdrop for both competitive runners and families looking to enjoy a day of fitness together.
In addition to the races, attendees can engage in a free health fair featuring health screenings, vaccinations, and valuable health information. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in the 5K and Kids Run, making this a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your achievements and those of the community. Don’t miss out on this exciting day filled with fun, fitness, and a commitment to health! Register early for the best rates and be part of this inspiring event!
In addition to the races, attendees can engage in a free health fair featuring health screenings, vaccinations, and valuable health information. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in the 5K and Kids Run, making this a fantastic opportunity to celebrate your achievements and those of the community. Don’t miss out on this exciting day filled with fun, fitness, and a commitment to health! Register early for the best rates and be part of this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
The McNair 5K event is an annual event sponsored by the Ron McNair Committee, Lake City, SC. Our mission is to promote health and physical fitness for all ages. Our format and schedule includes a half mile Kids run, for the kids 12 and under, a 1 mile fun walk, and the 5K run (main event). Trophies and awards will be given to winners in the 5K Event and the Kids run. The race course makes use of the city streets of Lake City, and will be available on the website for the Ronald McNair Committee.
In addition to the races. we will also host a free health fair with health screenings, vaccinations, and other health related information/kits for distribution will be available.
DR. RONALD E. MCNAIR MEMORIAL 5K
Date: October 19, 2024
Race Schedule : 8:00 am Opening Ceremony, 5K Start at 8:10am, 1/2 Mile Kids Run 8:20am
Location: 235 East Main Street Lake City, SC
Proceeds go to: (Ron McNair Committee)
5K COURSE MAP: See Attached
SHIRTS:
Shirts can be picked up on the day preceding the race ( 6:00 8:00 pm ) and the morning of the race. No guarantee of sizes on the day of race registrations.
SHIRT SIZES: (YOUTH MEDIUM ADULT 3X)
Adult Small 3X
Youth- Child medium Child large
5K AWARDS: (OVERALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME)
Top 2 Overall Male & Top 3 Overall Female
Top Male & Top 2 Female finishers in each age group
5K AGE GROUPS (TOP MALE AND TOP FEMALES IN EACH AGE GROUP):
19 & Under (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60+)
KIDS RACE 1/2 MILE AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Male & Top 3 Overall Female
5K FEES:
Early Registration Price (Before October 1st -- $15 youth under 18, $25 Adults 18 and older)
Late Registration Price (October 1st and later -- $20 youth under 18, $30 Adults 18 and older)
Day of Race Price (Same as late registration)
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME:
McNair Life History Center
235 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
Time of packet pickup (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday and morning of the race)
EVENT SPECIAL NOTES:
Strollers are welcome at this event
People are welcome to listen to music while running
Pets on a leash are welcome at the event.
We share parking with the public library. No parking in identified reserved spaces.
There are no age restrictions on this event.
LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE: Coming soon!
RACE DIRECTOR:
Anthony Wilson
[email protected]
980-205-3759
In addition to the races. we will also host a free health fair with health screenings, vaccinations, and other health related information/kits for distribution will be available.
DR. RONALD E. MCNAIR MEMORIAL 5K
Date: October 19, 2024
Race Schedule : 8:00 am Opening Ceremony, 5K Start at 8:10am, 1/2 Mile Kids Run 8:20am
Location: 235 East Main Street Lake City, SC
Proceeds go to: (Ron McNair Committee)
5K COURSE MAP: See Attached
SHIRTS:
Shirts can be picked up on the day preceding the race ( 6:00 8:00 pm ) and the morning of the race. No guarantee of sizes on the day of race registrations.
SHIRT SIZES: (YOUTH MEDIUM ADULT 3X)
Adult Small 3X
Youth- Child medium Child large
5K AWARDS: (OVERALL AWARDS ARE BASED ON GUN TIME)
Top 2 Overall Male & Top 3 Overall Female
Top Male & Top 2 Female finishers in each age group
5K AGE GROUPS (TOP MALE AND TOP FEMALES IN EACH AGE GROUP):
19 & Under (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60+)
KIDS RACE 1/2 MILE AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Male & Top 3 Overall Female
5K FEES:
Early Registration Price (Before October 1st -- $15 youth under 18, $25 Adults 18 and older)
Late Registration Price (October 1st and later -- $20 youth under 18, $30 Adults 18 and older)
Day of Race Price (Same as late registration)
PACKET PICKUP LOCATION AND TIME:
McNair Life History Center
235 East Main Street
Lake City, SC 29560
Time of packet pickup (6:00 pm to 8:00 pm Friday and morning of the race)
EVENT SPECIAL NOTES:
Strollers are welcome at this event
People are welcome to listen to music while running
Pets on a leash are welcome at the event.
We share parking with the public library. No parking in identified reserved spaces.
There are no age restrictions on this event.
LIKE, FOLLOW, SHARE: Coming soon!
RACE DIRECTOR:
Anthony Wilson
[email protected]
980-205-3759
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Memorial 5K Run/Walk
