#Race4Wanza
- Date Mon 23rd March 2026 - Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 7:30AM EDT
- Location Charleston, South Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $38.10
- Races 6 races
Event summary
Get ready for an inspiring and fun-filled community event at the 11th Annual #Race4Wanza Doughnut Dash 5K, taking place on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, in the beautiful city of Charleston! This family-friendly run/walk, spanning 3.5 miles, is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Tywanza Sanders, a beacon of hope and philanthropy who was tragically taken too soon in the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church Massacre.
Join fellow participants as you dash through the streets, fueled by your love for community and a delicious doughnut treat along the way! Every step you take helps support the Tywanza Sanders Scholarship Fund and various outreach programs, which have awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to minority high school graduates in the Charleston area. This is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of diversity, achievement, and the spirit of giving back. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and purpose. Mark your calendars and get ready to race with us!
Join fellow participants as you dash through the streets, fueled by your love for community and a delicious doughnut treat along the way! Every step you take helps support the Tywanza Sanders Scholarship Fund and various outreach programs, which have awarded over $30,000 in scholarships to minority high school graduates in the Charleston area. This is more than just a race; it’s a celebration of diversity, achievement, and the spirit of giving back. Don't miss out on this chance to make a difference while enjoying a day filled with camaraderie and purpose. Mark your calendars and get ready to race with us!
Organiser's Description
RACE DATE: SATURDAY, APRIL 18TH, 2026
Join the community for the 11th Annual #Race4Wanza Doughnut Dash 5k in honor of TYWANZA SANDERS! TYWANZA SANDERS, a man with a philanthropic spirit and a commitment to the achievement of youth in his community and beyond, was the youngest victim of the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church Massacre. To honor his life and continue his legacy, RACE 4 ACHIEVEMENT INC. (R4A) created this family-friendly community run/walk (3.5 MILES) to provide funds for R4A'S TYWANZA SANDERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND and other philanthropic outreach programs.
This community event is R4A's primary fundraiser, enabling us to persist in our mission of supporting the community and championing diversity within the Charleston #commUNITY. Proceeds from this event have allowed R4A to award over $30,000 worth of scholarships since the event's inception to minority high school graduates in the Charleston area. The TYWANZA SANDERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND includes the following $1,000 scholarships TYWANZA SANDERS SCHOLARSHIP at James Island Charter High, West Ashley High, and Burke High School, the DAN STERN CITADEL SCHOLARSHIP, the MALIK SAMIR WERTS SCHOLARSHIP at the Charleston County School of the Arts, and the KEVIN WHITE JR. FORT DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP.
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IG @RACE4ACHIEVEMENT [https://www.instagram.com/race4achievement/]
TIKTOK @RACE4ACHIEVEMENT [https://www.tiktok.com/@race4achievement]
USE THE HASHTAGS #RACE4WANZA #AMBITIONOVERADVERSITY #RACEWITHUS
*Please note that you may use the restroom facilities at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (midway point) or at Kids Garden (race starting location).
Join the community for the 11th Annual #Race4Wanza Doughnut Dash 5k in honor of TYWANZA SANDERS! TYWANZA SANDERS, a man with a philanthropic spirit and a commitment to the achievement of youth in his community and beyond, was the youngest victim of the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church Massacre. To honor his life and continue his legacy, RACE 4 ACHIEVEMENT INC. (R4A) created this family-friendly community run/walk (3.5 MILES) to provide funds for R4A'S TYWANZA SANDERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND and other philanthropic outreach programs.
This community event is R4A's primary fundraiser, enabling us to persist in our mission of supporting the community and championing diversity within the Charleston #commUNITY. Proceeds from this event have allowed R4A to award over $30,000 worth of scholarships since the event's inception to minority high school graduates in the Charleston area. The TYWANZA SANDERS SCHOLARSHIP FUND includes the following $1,000 scholarships TYWANZA SANDERS SCHOLARSHIP at James Island Charter High, West Ashley High, and Burke High School, the DAN STERN CITADEL SCHOLARSHIP, the MALIK SAMIR WERTS SCHOLARSHIP at the Charleston County School of the Arts, and the KEVIN WHITE JR. FORT DORCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP.
TAG RACE 4 ACHIEVEMENT WHEN YOU POST YOUR PARTICIPATION ON
FB @RACE4ACHIEVEMENT [https://www.facebook.com/race4achievement/] & FB EVENT [https://www.facebook.com/share/1Db7JtuqwY/]
IG @RACE4ACHIEVEMENT [https://www.instagram.com/race4achievement/]
TIKTOK @RACE4ACHIEVEMENT [https://www.tiktok.com/@race4achievement]
USE THE HASHTAGS #RACE4WANZA #AMBITIONOVERADVERSITY #RACEWITHUS
*Please note that you may use the restroom facilities at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (midway point) or at Kids Garden (race starting location).
Races
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Individual
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.10
Individuals signed up for this ticket will not receive 12 doughnuts to eat as part of the race competition. You will be more than welcome to eat as many doughnuts you want on a one doughnut at a time method. $5 late registration fee for all onsite/day of registrations. -
Kid (Ages 5-15years Old)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$22.20
Individuals signed up for this ticket will not receive 12 doughnuts to eat as part of the race competition. You will be more than welcome to eat as many doughnuts you want on a one doughnut at a time method. $5 late registration fee for all onsite/day of registrations. -
Competition Individual
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$38.10
Individuals signed up for this ticket will compete in the Donut Challenge and receive 12 doughnuts to eat. You must eat all 12 doughnuts in order to be considered for "placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd". IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON EATING ALL 12 DOUGHNUTS DO NOT REGISTER AS A COMPETITOR $5 late registration fee for all onsite/day of registrations. -
Competition Kid (Ages 5-15years Old)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$22.20
Competing kids will compete in the Donut Challenge and must eat 4 doughnuts in order to be considered for "placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd". IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON EATING ALL 4 DOUGHNUTS DO NOT REGISTER AS A COMPETITOR $5 late registration fee for all onsite/day of registrations. -
Competition Team
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
Teams up for this ticket will compete in the Donut Challenge and receive 12 doughnuts to eat. Your team must eat all 12 doughnuts in order to be considered for "placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd". No team member may leave Krispy Kreme until all doughnuts are gone. Your time will be based on the last person on your team crossing the finish line. Teams are a min of 2 ppl or a mx of 3ppl. Please attempt to color coordinate or go as a theme so that it is easier to identify your team/group members. IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON EATING ALL 12 DOUGHNUTS DO NOT REGISTER AS A COMPETITOR $5 late registration fee for all onsite/day of registrations. -
Race From Home (Virtual)
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.10
You will have your shirt, swag bag or race medal shipped to the address provided before the race date . Tracking information will be included as well. ***PRICE INCLUDES $10 FLAT RATE SHIPPING FEE***
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