Motion is Lotion 2026
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location North Augusta, South Carolina
- Price $11.60 - $38.10
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to move for a great cause at the 2nd annual Motion is Lotion 5K on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, in North Augusta, Aiken! This exciting event, organized by Augusta University's Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, celebrates National Physical Therapy Month by highlighting the importance of movement in achieving a healthy lifestyle. Whether you're a seasoned runner or just looking for a fun way to support your community, this 3.12-mile out-and-back race is perfect for all ages and abilities.
Join us as we come together to promote wellness, mobility, and the essential role of physical therapists. Participants will enjoy a scenic route from Riverview Park to SRP Park and back, with plenty of opportunities to cheer on fellow runners. Post-race refreshments, including fruit and water, will be provided to keep everyone energized. Best of all, all proceeds will support physical activity initiatives and the Augusta University's Student Physical Therapist Association (SPTA). Lace up your shoes and help us celebrate movement as medicine—this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Join us as we come together to promote wellness, mobility, and the essential role of physical therapists. Participants will enjoy a scenic route from Riverview Park to SRP Park and back, with plenty of opportunities to cheer on fellow runners. Post-race refreshments, including fruit and water, will be provided to keep everyone energized. Best of all, all proceeds will support physical activity initiatives and the Augusta University's Student Physical Therapist Association (SPTA). Lace up your shoes and help us celebrate movement as medicine—this is an event you won’t want to miss!
Organiser's Description
Join Augusta Universitys Doctor of Physical Therapy Program for the 2nd annual Motion is Lotion 5K!
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/]
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 3rd October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 15 JULWalkers 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 3rd October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$38.10
OPENS 15 JULWalkers 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 3rd October 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$11.60
OPENS 15 JULDoes 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
OPENS 15 JULWill get a tshirt as long as you email a picture of your 5k logged on the weekend!
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