Fighting Back Against Parkinson's Neighborhood 5K & Fun Run
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Fort Mill, South Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the Fighting Back Against Parkinson's Neighborhood 5K & Fun Run on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, in the beautiful Audubon Lake & Estates neighborhood of Fort Mill, Lancaster. This inspiring event features a competitive 5K road race and a family-friendly 1-mile fun run, both aimed at raising crucial funds for the Parkinson's community.
With approximately 90,000 new diagnoses of Parkinson's disease each year in the United States, this race is more than just a run—it's a movement to support those affected by this progressive neurological condition. Founded by a family touched by Parkinson's, the event aims to honor loved ones while promoting awareness and support for programs like Rock Steady Boxing. Participants will not only enjoy a fun day of fitness and community but will also help contribute 100% of the proceeds to this impactful program, which empowers individuals with Parkinson’s through innovative exercise routines. Lace up your running shoes and join us in the fight against Parkinson's disease!
With approximately 90,000 new diagnoses of Parkinson's disease each year in the United States, this race is more than just a run—it's a movement to support those affected by this progressive neurological condition. Founded by a family touched by Parkinson's, the event aims to honor loved ones while promoting awareness and support for programs like Rock Steady Boxing. Participants will not only enjoy a fun day of fitness and community but will also help contribute 100% of the proceeds to this impactful program, which empowers individuals with Parkinson’s through innovative exercise routines. Lace up your running shoes and join us in the fight against Parkinson's disease!
Organiser's Description
5K Road Race & 1 mile Fun Run in the Audubon Lake & Estates neighborhood to raise money for the Parkinsons Community.
Parkinson's Disease is a a progressive neurological condition characterized by tremors, slow movement, muscle rigidity, and impaired balance, caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells, which leads to difficulties in controlling movement. There is NO CURE.
Approximately 90,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year.
Christin, along with her family, founded this race in 2020 after losing her father to a 25yr battle to Parkinson's disease.
Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a boxing-inspired, non-contact exercise program designed for people with Parkinson's disease, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life. The program provides a supportive community and uses a variety of exercises like boxing drills, stretching, bicycling, and jumping rope to condition participants and help manage symptoms. RSB offers a safe, challenging environment where people can fight back against the disease, build confidence, and find connection with others.
100% of proceeds are going directly to Rock Steady Boxing.
Parkinson's Disease is a a progressive neurological condition characterized by tremors, slow movement, muscle rigidity, and impaired balance, caused by the loss of dopamine-producing brain cells, which leads to difficulties in controlling movement. There is NO CURE.
Approximately 90,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with Parkinson's disease each year.
Christin, along with her family, founded this race in 2020 after losing her father to a 25yr battle to Parkinson's disease.
Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a boxing-inspired, non-contact exercise program designed for people with Parkinson's disease, focusing on improving strength, balance, and overall quality of life. The program provides a supportive community and uses a variety of exercises like boxing drills, stretching, bicycling, and jumping rope to condition participants and help manage symptoms. RSB offers a safe, challenging environment where people can fight back against the disease, build confidence, and find connection with others.
100% of proceeds are going directly to Rock Steady Boxing.
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