Justin Pepper 5k: Walk, Run, Ruck!

Saturday, September 2, 2023 Past event

7:30 AM EDT

Chapin, South Carolina

$27.50–$43.40 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Justin Pepper 5K: Walk, Run, Ruck event on Saturday, September 2, 2023, in the vibrant community of Chapin, Lexington! This upbeat event offers a fantastic opportunity for participants of all ages and fitness levels to get active while supporting a great cause. Choose from three engaging options: a competitive 5K Walk/Run, a challenging Ruck, or a fun-filled 1-mile Fun Run.

Participants will have the chance to compete for medals and prizes in various categories, including the top three overall male and female finishers in both the Walk/Run and Ruck, as well as age group awards for categories ranging from 10 & Under to 70 & Over. This spirited event supports the Justin Pepper Foundation, which has made significant contributions to youth through scholarships and community service initiatives. Don’t miss out on this wonderful opportunity to make a difference while enjoying a day of fitness and fun!

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Justin Pepper 5k: Walk, Run

Incl. $3.10 Fee & Race T-Shirt

The Justin Pepper 5K has three components. A walk, a run, and a ruck. If you plan to ruck, you need to sign up for the JP5K Ruck! event as you will receive a patch and have an option to choose a ruck shirt or a regular race shirt. This is a charity run. Established in 2007, The Justin Pepper Foundation provides awards and scholarships to youth that excel in community service activities. In the past eight years, the foundation has provided $44,000 in scholarships, assisting students with educational opportunities beyond high school.

7:00 AM EDT

$38.10

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Justin Pepper 5k: Ruck!

Incl. $3.40 Fee & Race OR Ruck T-Shirt

The Justin Pepper 5K has three components. A walk, a run, and a ruck. If you plan to walk or run without a ruck sack, you need to sign up for the JP5K Walk/Run event. Ruck participants are timed separately from walk/run participants for medals and prizes and are required to weigh in their sacks before and after they complete the route. This is a charity run. Established in 2007, The Justin Pepper Foundation provides awards and scholarships to youth that excel in community service activities. In the past eight years, the foundation has provided $44,000 in scholarships, assisting students with educational opportunities beyond high school.

7:10 AM EDT

$43.40

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Justin Pepper 1Mile Fun Run

Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt

The Justin Pepper 1 Mile Fun Run is not just for kids....it's for anyone who wants to begin their walking or running experience and doesn't feel comfortable with a 3 mile commitment. This event will not be timed. Fun Run t-shirts and participation medals will be provided to each child participant. Adults will receive a regular race shirt.

7:30 AM EDT

$27.50

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Organiser's description

In 2023, the JUSITN PEPPER 5K LIVE EVENT will offer three options: A Walk/Run, a Ruck, and a 1 mile Fun Run.

THE LIVE EVENT WALK, RUN, RUCK This will be a competitive run. You may also participate as a walker. We also have a competitive Ruck component with medals and awards. The following Prizes and Medals will be awarded in the Walk, Run, Ruck!

Prizes and Medals for Top Three Overall 5K Male and Female finishers in the Walk/Run
Prizes and Medals for Top Three Overall 5K Male and Female finishers in the Ruck!

Prizes and Medals for Top Male and Top Female finishers in the Walk/Run in the following Masters categories: Masters (40+), Grand Masters (50+), Senior Masters (60+) and Veteran Masters (70+)
Medals for Top Three finishers in each age category both male and female in the Walk/Run
Medals for Top Three Ruck Teams

NOTE: Overall winners in the walk/run are not eligible for age-category awards. Ruck Team winners are not eligible for the Finishers awards/placement

Age Categories: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over.

THIS IS A CHARITY IN SUPPORT OF THE JUSTIN PEPPER FOUNDATION. ESTABLISHED IN 2007, THE JUSTIN PEPPER FOUNDATION PROVIDES AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO YOUTH THAT EXCEL IN COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES. TO DATE, THE FOUNDATION HAS AWARDED $44,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS, ASSISTING STUDENTS WITH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL.