GSSM's 5k Race for Mental Health Awareness
- Date Sat 28th February 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Hartsville, South Carolina
- Price $28.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the GSSM's 5K Race for Mental Health Awareness on Saturday, February 28, 2026, in Hartsville, Darlington! This energetic event promises a fun-filled day focused on promoting mental wellness and community spirit. The 5K run/walk kicks off at 9:00 AM, with check-in starting from 8:00 AM to 8:50 AM at GSSM, located at 401 Railroad Ave, Hartsville, SC.
Registration is available both online and in-person, with early bird pricing at just $25 until January 31, 2026, and $30 from February 1 through race day. Children aged 10 and under can participate for free, making this a family-friendly event! Proceeds from the race will benefit Night to Shine, a unique prom experience for individuals with special needs aged 14 and up. Don’t miss the chance to support mental health awareness while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere—sign up now to secure your spot and a race shirt!
Registration is available both online and in-person, with early bird pricing at just $25 until January 31, 2026, and $30 from February 1 through race day. Children aged 10 and under can participate for free, making this a family-friendly event! Proceeds from the race will benefit Night to Shine, a unique prom experience for individuals with special needs aged 14 and up. Don’t miss the chance to support mental health awareness while enjoying a vibrant community atmosphere—sign up now to secure your spot and a race shirt!
Organiser's Description
REGISTER ONLINE OR IN-PERSON AT GSSM.
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664] - Ends January 31, 2026
REGULAR REGISTRATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664] - February 1 through race morning
5K FEES:
$25 early up to January 31st
$30 February 1st to Race Day
Race Day Registration will be from 8:00am-8:50am
10 & Under are Free!!!
*CHILDREN 13 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A REGISTERED [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664] ADULT RACER FOR THE CHILDS SAFETY ON THE COURSE!
GSSM RACE IS A 5K RUN/WALK
DATE: 2/28/2026
CHECK-IN: 8:00AM - 8:50AM
START TIME: 9:00AM
LOCATION: GSSM 401 Railroad Ave, Hartsville SC
PROCEEDS: Night to Shine
The 5K is hosted by FWD, a student organization that promotes healthy, balanced lifestyles and supports mental wellness. FWD builds school pride and community through activities that encourage empathy, social connection, and emotional wellbeing.
Each year, FWD organizes the GSSM 5K for Mental Health Awareness to highlight the importance of mental health. Proceeds from this year's race benefit Night to Shine, a prom experience for individuals with special needs, ages 14 and up, in Hartsville.
5K Run Course Map: COURSE MAP FOUND HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/GSSMSKRaceForMentalHealthAwareness/Page/RaceMap]
RACE SHIRT
Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664] by January 31, 2026 to guarantee your race shirt.
After that date, shirts will be first-come, first-served.
Shirt Sizes:
Youth- Small, Medium, Large
Adult - Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL,
5K RUN AWARDS:
(Overall Awards and Age Group Awards are based on Gun Time)
-Top 3 Overall Male / Female
-Top Racer with a stroller
-1st Male/ Female in each Age Group
5K Run Age Groups:
10 & Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
5K Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top Racer with a stroller
1st Place Male and Female 10 & Under
1st Place Male and Female 11-19
1st Place Male and Female 20-29
1st Place Male and Female 30-39
1st Place Male and Female 40-49
1st Place Male and Female 50-59
1st Place Male and Female 60+
Largest GSSM Team
Largest Community Team
This Race is a Pee Dee Grand Prix Event
EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664] - Ends January 31, 2026
REGULAR REGISTRATION [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664] - February 1 through race morning
5K FEES:
$25 early up to January 31st
$30 February 1st to Race Day
Race Day Registration will be from 8:00am-8:50am
10 & Under are Free!!!
*CHILDREN 13 AND UNDER MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A REGISTERED [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664] ADULT RACER FOR THE CHILDS SAFETY ON THE COURSE!
GSSM RACE IS A 5K RUN/WALK
DATE: 2/28/2026
CHECK-IN: 8:00AM - 8:50AM
START TIME: 9:00AM
LOCATION: GSSM 401 Railroad Ave, Hartsville SC
PROCEEDS: Night to Shine
The 5K is hosted by FWD, a student organization that promotes healthy, balanced lifestyles and supports mental wellness. FWD builds school pride and community through activities that encourage empathy, social connection, and emotional wellbeing.
Each year, FWD organizes the GSSM 5K for Mental Health Awareness to highlight the importance of mental health. Proceeds from this year's race benefit Night to Shine, a prom experience for individuals with special needs, ages 14 and up, in Hartsville.
5K Run Course Map: COURSE MAP FOUND HERE [https://runsignup.com/Race/GSSMSKRaceForMentalHealthAwareness/Page/RaceMap]
RACE SHIRT
Register [https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664] by January 31, 2026 to guarantee your race shirt.
After that date, shirts will be first-come, first-served.
Shirt Sizes:
Youth- Small, Medium, Large
Adult - Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL,
5K RUN AWARDS:
(Overall Awards and Age Group Awards are based on Gun Time)
-Top 3 Overall Male / Female
-Top Racer with a stroller
-1st Male/ Female in each Age Group
5K Run Age Groups:
10 & Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+
5K Awards:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female
Top Racer with a stroller
1st Place Male and Female 10 & Under
1st Place Male and Female 11-19
1st Place Male and Female 20-29
1st Place Male and Female 30-39
1st Place Male and Female 40-49
1st Place Male and Female 50-59
1st Place Male and Female 60+
Largest GSSM Team
Largest Community Team
This Race is a Pee Dee Grand Prix Event
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GSSM's 5k Race for Mental Health Awareness
Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 28th February 2026 (9:00AM EST)
$28.50
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