Race for the Ages 5K presented by SCDOA
- Date Sat 2nd November 2024
- Location Columbia, South Carolina
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring day of community and compassion at the Inaugural Race for the Ages 5K on Saturday, November 2, 2024! Taking place at The Fields at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia, SC, this uplifting event kicks off at 8 a.m. and welcomes both runners and walkers alike. The race promises to be a fun-filled morning with a goal far greater than just completing the distance – it aims to raise funds for the Vulnerable Adult Fund, supporting South Carolina adults aged 18 and older who have faced abuse, neglect, or exploitation.
Join us in this meaningful initiative that not only encourages fitness but also fosters hope and dignity for our community's most vulnerable members. With a capacity of 500 runners, participants will have the chance to connect with local sponsors and vendors while making a significant impact on the lives of those in need. Don’t miss this opportunity to lace up your sneakers for a cause that matters!
Join us in this meaningful initiative that not only encourages fitness but also fosters hope and dignity for our community's most vulnerable members. With a capacity of 500 runners, participants will have the chance to connect with local sponsors and vendors while making a significant impact on the lives of those in need. Don’t miss this opportunity to lace up your sneakers for a cause that matters!
Organiser's Description
On November 2, 2024, join us for the Inaugural Race for the Ages 5K at The Fields at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia, SC. The event is hosted by the South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) in partnership with Fleet Feet Columbia and starts at 8 a.m. The address is 6071 St. Andrews Road.
Walkers are welcome and will begin following the kickoff of the 5K.
Click to view course map [https://www.scoacares.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SC16008KWL.pdf].
This event aims to raise funds for the Vulnerable Adult Fund, to support South Carolina adults aged 18 and older who have experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation and are in the custody of the South Carolina Department of Social Services. The Vulnerable Adult Fund is a program under the Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem (VAGAL SC) [https://aging.sc.gov/VAGAL].
Funds raised from the event will help vulnerable adults improve their quality of life by providing blankets, clothing, shoes, entertainment, communication devices, and much more.
The inaugural 5K race will host 500 runners. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to interact with sponsors and vendors.
"Join us for the Race for the Ages 5K to help empower and protect our community's most vulnerable adults. This event aims to create a positive impact and bring hope to those in need, championing dignity, safety, and support for South Carolina's vulnerable adults." - Connie D. Munn, Director, SCDOA.
Walkers are welcome and will begin following the kickoff of the 5K.
Click to view course map [https://www.scoacares.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/SC16008KWL.pdf].
This event aims to raise funds for the Vulnerable Adult Fund, to support South Carolina adults aged 18 and older who have experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation and are in the custody of the South Carolina Department of Social Services. The Vulnerable Adult Fund is a program under the Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem (VAGAL SC) [https://aging.sc.gov/VAGAL].
Funds raised from the event will help vulnerable adults improve their quality of life by providing blankets, clothing, shoes, entertainment, communication devices, and much more.
The inaugural 5K race will host 500 runners. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to interact with sponsors and vendors.
"Join us for the Race for the Ages 5K to help empower and protect our community's most vulnerable adults. This event aims to create a positive impact and bring hope to those in need, championing dignity, safety, and support for South Carolina's vulnerable adults." - Connie D. Munn, Director, SCDOA.
Races
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5K Race for the Ages
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd November 2024
$32.80
Those who wish to walk instead of run, may do so following the kickoff of the 5K.
Race for the Ages 5K presented by SCDOA