GSSM's 5k Race for Mental Health Awareness

Saturday, February 20, 2027

9:00 AM EST

Hartsville, South Carolina

$28.50 · 1 race

5km

Event summary

Join us for the GSSM's 5K Race for Mental Health Awareness on Saturday, February 20, 2027, in Hartsville, Darlington! This energizing 5K run/walk promises to be a fantastic day filled with community spirit and a commitment to mental wellness. Participants can register online or in person at GSSM, with early bird registration priced at just $25 until January 24, 2027, and $30 from January 25 through race day.

Check-in begins at 8:00 AM, and the race kicks off at 9:00 AM, making it a perfect Saturday morning activity for families and friends. Children aged 10 and under can join in for free, but must be accompanied by a registered adult for safety. All proceeds from this event will support Night to Shine, a special prom-like experience for individuals with special needs, further emphasizing the importance of community and mental health. Whether you're competing for awards or simply enjoying a fun-filled day out, this event highlights the significance of mental health while promoting a healthy lifestyle. Don’t miss out on this uplifting opportunity to make a difference and have fun!

Races

GSSM's 5k Race for Mental Health Awareness

Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

9:00 AM EST

$28.50

Register

Organiser's description

REGISTER ONLINE OR IN-PERSON AT GSSM.

EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664 - Ends January 24, 2027

REGULAR REGISTRATION https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664 - January 25th through race morning

5K FEES:
$25 early up to January 24th
$30 January 25th to Race Day
Race Day Registration will be from 8:00am-8:45am
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: 2/20/2027
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-like 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 24, 2027, 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