Motion is Lotion 2025
- Date Sat 4th October 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location North Augusta, South Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Motion is Lotion 5K event on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, in North Augusta, Edgefield! This exciting race is part of the celebration for National Physical Therapy Month, highlighting the vital role of movement in promoting health and wellness. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, this event welcomes participants of all ages and abilities to unite in support of mobility and the physical therapy profession.
Set along a beautiful out-and-back course totaling 3.12 miles, runners will have their times recorded via bibs, while walkers are encouraged to self-time as they cross the finish line. With awards distributed at 10:00 AM, participants can look forward to refreshments, including fruit and water, after the race. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this uplifting community event that not only celebrates movement but also supports student-led outreach initiatives! Be sure to register by September 4th to guarantee your T-shirt. Let's lace up our shoes and make every step count!
Set along a beautiful out-and-back course totaling 3.12 miles, runners will have their times recorded via bibs, while walkers are encouraged to self-time as they cross the finish line. With awards distributed at 10:00 AM, participants can look forward to refreshments, including fruit and water, after the race. Don’t miss the chance to be part of this uplifting community event that not only celebrates movement but also supports student-led outreach initiatives! Be sure to register by September 4th to guarantee your T-shirt. Let's lace up our shoes and make every step count!
Organiser's Description
Join Augusta Universitys Doctor of Physical Therapy Program for the inaugural Motion is Lotion 5K!
YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A TSHIRT IF YOU SIGN UP LATER THAN 09/04!!! PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AT FLEET FEET ON OCTOBER 3, MORE INFORMATION TO COME SOON. YOU MUST PICK-UP YOUR PACKET! WALKERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING THEIR TIMES WHEN CROSSING THE FINISH LINE, RUNNERS WILL GET THEIR TIME VIA THE BIB!!
In celebration of National Physical Therapy Month, this event highlights the power of movement and the essential role physical therapists play in helping individuals live active, healthy lives.
As future movement specialists, our DPT students are passionate about empowering others through education, rehabilitation, and community engagement. This race is an opportunity to bring people of all ages and abilities together in support of wellness, mobility, and the PT profession.
Whether youre a seasoned runner, weekend walker, or just looking to support a great cause, we invite you to lace up and move with us! All proceeds and support will go toward promoting physical activity and supporting student-led outreach initiatives.
Come run, walk, or cheer and help us celebrate movement as medicine!
All proceeds with go to the Augusta Universities Student Physical Therapist Association (SPTA).
Please park at Riverview park near the baseball fields and we will be directing those to the Greenway. We will run to SRP park and back. This will be an out and back course equaling out to 3.12 miles. Awards will be at 10:00am. There will be fruit and waters available to runners after the race. This is an OPEN COURSE, meaning that the public will be running alongside us. Please use respectful passing maneuvers when trying to pass pedestrians on the Greenway and please yield to bikers. Thank you!
Route! [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6596031182/]
YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A TSHIRT IF YOU SIGN UP LATER THAN 09/04!!! PACKET PICK-UP WILL BE AT FLEET FEET ON OCTOBER 3, MORE INFORMATION TO COME SOON. YOU MUST PICK-UP YOUR PACKET! WALKERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR GETTING THEIR TIMES WHEN CROSSING THE FINISH LINE, RUNNERS WILL GET THEIR TIME VIA THE BIB!!
In celebration of National Physical Therapy Month, this event highlights the power of movement and the essential role physical therapists play in helping individuals live active, healthy lives.
As future movement specialists, our DPT students are passionate about empowering others through education, rehabilitation, and community engagement. This race is an opportunity to bring people of all ages and abilities together in support of wellness, mobility, and the PT profession.
Whether youre a seasoned runner, weekend walker, or just looking to support a great cause, we invite you to lace up and move with us! All proceeds and support will go toward promoting physical activity and supporting student-led outreach initiatives.
Come run, walk, or cheer and help us celebrate movement as medicine!
All proceeds with go to the Augusta Universities Student Physical Therapist Association (SPTA).
Please park at Riverview park near the baseball fields and we will be directing those to the Greenway. We will run to SRP park and back. This will be an out and back course equaling out to 3.12 miles. Awards will be at 10:00am. There will be fruit and waters available to runners after the race. This is an OPEN COURSE, meaning that the public will be running alongside us. Please use respectful passing maneuvers when trying to pass pedestrians on the Greenway and please yield to bikers. Thank you!
Route! [https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6596031182/]
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A TSHIRT IF YOU SIGN UP LATER THAN 09/04!!! Walkers will be responsible for getting their times when crossing the finish line, runners will get their time via the bib!! Includes the price of a tshirt! Top 3 finishers will receive a gift certificate from Fleet Feet, Fifth and Fire, and SouthBound Smokehouse! Our top finisher will receive a $50 gift card to Frog Hollow along with Fleet Feet and Fifth and Fire gift cards. Our top 3 overall, top 3 mens, and top 3 womens finishers will receive a medal! -
5k Walk
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 4th October 2025 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
YOU ARE NOT GUARANTEED A TSHIRT IF YOU SIGN UP LATER THAN 09/04!!! Walkers will be responsible for getting their times when crossing the finish line, runners will get their time via the bib!! Includes the price of a tshirt! -
Kids 1 Mile Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee
Sat 4th October 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
Does not include a t-shirt, however kids will receive a goodie bag and a medal. If parents would like to run with their children, parents must also sign-up. -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.50
Will get a tshirt as long as you email a picture of your 5k logged on the weekend!
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