Project Refresh Inc. "Beat The Heat" 5k/10k/Fun Run

Saturday, June 20, 2026 Past event

8:30 AM EDT

North Augusta, South Carolina

Free · 3 races

1km, 5km, 10km

Event summary

Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the "Beat The Heat" 5K/10K/Fun Run on Saturday, June 20, 2026, in North Augusta, Aiken! This exciting event, benefiting Project Refresh Inc., aims to support their vital mobile shower service, providing hope and dignity to individuals without access to clean showers in the CSRA. Runners of all ages can enjoy a scenic route starting at the Hammonds Ferry Soccer Complex, winding through the beautiful North Augusta Greeneway. To keep participants cool and energized, the race will feature fun soaking stations equipped with water blasters, ensuring everyone feels refreshed as they race to the finish line.

After crossing the finish line, join us back at the soccer complex for an uplifting awards ceremony and delicious food options available for purchase, celebrating your achievements and contributions to a worthy cause. Don't forget, race packet pick-up will be on June 19th from 4-6 PM at Fleet Feet, located at 229 Fury's Ferry Road. Come out, have fun, and help make a difference in your community!

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Beat The Heat 5k Run/Walk

Incl. T-Shirt

For a $10 discount per person use the Coupon Code RunFive to sign up a team of FIVE or more participants. You must sign up all 5 participants at the same time to receive the discount.

9:00 AM EDT

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Beat the Heat 10k Run/Walk

Incl. T-Shirt

For a $10 discount per person use the Coupon Code RunFive to sign up a team of FIVE or more participants. You must sign up all 5 participants at the same time to receive the discount.

9:00 AM EDT

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Beat the Heat- Fun Run Kids Run (children 12 and under)

Incl. T-Shirt

12 years and under. Water balloons will be provided. This is a free event but donations are accepted.

8:30 AM EDT

Free

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Organiser's description

5K/10K/Fun Run benefiting Project Refresh Inc. to help support our mobile shower service. Our mission is to provide hope one shower at a time to individuals without access to a clean refreshing shower in the CSRA. Our race will feature soaking stations along the way with water blasters to help beat the summer heat and remind everyone what it means to feel "refreshed". The race will begin at the Hammonds Ferry Soccer Complex and proceed down the scenic North Augusta Greeneway. We will end back at the soccer complex where we will host our awards ceremony and have food options available for purchase to celebrate your success!

Race Packet Pick up will be June 19th 4-6pm at Fleet Feet, 229 Fury's Ferry Road.