Fight for Families 5k
- Date Sat 18th October 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location York, South Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 6th Annual Fight for Families 5k Trail Run/Walk on Saturday, October 18, 2025, in the scenic Allison Creek Park, York! This exciting event not only promotes fitness but also raises awareness about the local foster and adoption crisis. Participants of all ages are invited to join the 5k race, which will feature unique interactive elements that provide a glimpse into the life of a child navigating the child welfare system.
The day kicks off with packet pickup on Friday night, October 17, at Papa Doc's from 4-7 pm, where you can enjoy a silent auction and connect with fellow participants. On race day, additional packet pickup will take place from 7:45-8:45 am, followed by interactive stations from 8-9 am to engage with before the race begins at 9 am. With timed divisions for male and female participants across various age categories, this event promises friendly competition and camaraderie. Celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony at 10:15 am, where winners in each category will be recognized. Join us to make a difference and show that together, we truly are better!
The day kicks off with packet pickup on Friday night, October 17, at Papa Doc's from 4-7 pm, where you can enjoy a silent auction and connect with fellow participants. On race day, additional packet pickup will take place from 7:45-8:45 am, followed by interactive stations from 8-9 am to engage with before the race begins at 9 am. With timed divisions for male and female participants across various age categories, this event promises friendly competition and camaraderie. Celebrate your achievements at the awards ceremony at 10:15 am, where winners in each category will be recognized. Join us to make a difference and show that together, we truly are better!
Organiser's Description
REGISTER HERE [https://secure.qgiv.com/event/fosteringthefamilyp2p/]
Fostering the Family is hosting our 6th Annual Fight for Families 5k Trail Run/Walk. Like last year, this race will be held at the beautiful Allison Creek Park and will bring awareness to the local foster and adoption crisis. While this race is a true 5k, it will also have some elements that offer an interactive insight into the life of a child traveling through the child welfare system. Join us as we experience the reality of foster care and come together as a community to bring about change!
Packet pick up will be held Friday night October 17, 2025 at Papa Doc's from 4-7 pm. There will be a silent auction and a time to connect with our team as well as other race participants. Packet pick up will also be from 7:45- 8:45 am on race day.
There will be interactive stations leading up to the start line that you will be able to visit from 8-9 am, as well as two water stations during the race. Our 5k race for all ages will begin at 9 am and be timed by both male and female divisions per age category.
Following the race, there will be an awards ceremony at 10:15 am with prizes for the race winners in each age category. Each runner will receive their time from Queen City Timing.
If your business, church, or nonprofit is interested in sponsorship and vendor tables we encourage all participation by the community.
We are better together!
Fostering the Family is hosting our 6th Annual Fight for Families 5k Trail Run/Walk. Like last year, this race will be held at the beautiful Allison Creek Park and will bring awareness to the local foster and adoption crisis. While this race is a true 5k, it will also have some elements that offer an interactive insight into the life of a child traveling through the child welfare system. Join us as we experience the reality of foster care and come together as a community to bring about change!
Packet pick up will be held Friday night October 17, 2025 at Papa Doc's from 4-7 pm. There will be a silent auction and a time to connect with our team as well as other race participants. Packet pick up will also be from 7:45- 8:45 am on race day.
There will be interactive stations leading up to the start line that you will be able to visit from 8-9 am, as well as two water stations during the race. Our 5k race for all ages will begin at 9 am and be timed by both male and female divisions per age category.
Following the race, there will be an awards ceremony at 10:15 am with prizes for the race winners in each age category. Each runner will receive their time from Queen City Timing.
If your business, church, or nonprofit is interested in sponsorship and vendor tables we encourage all participation by the community.
We are better together!
Races
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Fostering the Family Fight for Families 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED
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Allison Creek Park, 2499 Viesta Rd, York, 29745, SC, United States
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