Run for Fathers 5k Walk/Run
- Date Sat 14th December 2024
- Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Price Free - $250.00
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join the Spartanburg Upstate Fatherhood Coalition on Saturday, December 14th, 2024, for the Run for Fathers 5k Walk/Run in Spartanburg. This event aims to raise awareness and support for disadvantaged fathers in Spartanburg and Spartanburg County, empowering them with the resources and community they need to thrive. Led by Site Director Phillip Hagood and Race Liaison JG Buckmire, with Hosea Scurry from Tone Avenue Fitness Club at Westgate Mall as the head trainer and race day ambassador, this event highlights the critical role fathers play in our families and community. Come together to make a difference, one step at a time, by participating, volunteering, or running with us. Check out the race route at Duncan Park and join us in supporting this important cause.
Organiser's Description
THE SPARTANBURG UPSTATE FATHERHOOD COALITION PROUDLY PRESENTS THE RUN FOR FATHERS 5K, AN EVENT DEDICATED TO RAISING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT FOR DISADVANTAGED FATHERS IN SPARTANBURG AND SPARTANBURG COUNTY. OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER FATHERS WITH THE RESOURCES, COMMUNITY, AND ENCOURAGEMENT THEY NEED TO THRIVE. THROUGH THIS EVENT, WE STRIVE TO FOSTER A SENSE OF UNITY AND PURPOSE, HIGHLIGHTING FATHERS' CRITICAL ROLE IN THE WELL-BEING OF OUR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITY. JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE, ONE STEP AT A TIME
SITE DIRECTOR: PHILLIP HAGOOD
RACE LIAISON: JG BUCKMIRE
OUR HEAD TRAINER AND RACE DAY AMBASSADOR, HOSEA SCURRY FROM TONE AVENUE FITNESS CLUB AT WESTGATE MALL ON THE WEST SIDE OF SPARTANBURG, WILL BE LEADING THE CHARGE FOR ALL GYMS TO CONNECT WITH. IF YOUR GYM, FITNESS CLUB, OR PERSONAL TRAINING FACILITY WANTS TO PARTICIPATE, VOLUNTEER, OR RUN, THEN OUR MISSIONS ALIGN.
CLICK BELOW TO SEE THE MISSION OF TONED AVENUE - MISSION STATEMENT HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OXcyNSXeBs6TWhp3n2nOCG5FnODUtAEw/view?usp=sharing]
DUNCAN PARK- CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ROUTE HTTPS://BIT.LY/DUNCANPARKRACE [https://bit.ly/DuncanParkRace]
SITE DIRECTOR: PHILLIP HAGOOD
RACE LIAISON: JG BUCKMIRE
OUR HEAD TRAINER AND RACE DAY AMBASSADOR, HOSEA SCURRY FROM TONE AVENUE FITNESS CLUB AT WESTGATE MALL ON THE WEST SIDE OF SPARTANBURG, WILL BE LEADING THE CHARGE FOR ALL GYMS TO CONNECT WITH. IF YOUR GYM, FITNESS CLUB, OR PERSONAL TRAINING FACILITY WANTS TO PARTICIPATE, VOLUNTEER, OR RUN, THEN OUR MISSIONS ALIGN.
CLICK BELOW TO SEE THE MISSION OF TONED AVENUE - MISSION STATEMENT HERE [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OXcyNSXeBs6TWhp3n2nOCG5FnODUtAEw/view?usp=sharing]
DUNCAN PARK- CLICK HERE TO SEE THE ROUTE HTTPS://BIT.LY/DUNCANPARKRACE [https://bit.ly/DuncanParkRace]
Races
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5K Fun Run
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 14th December 2024
$30.00
Join us for the Run for Fathers 5K, a heart-pounding, exhilarating race designed to celebrate the importance of fatherhood and strengthen our community bonds. Whether you're a seasoned runner or walking for a cause, this 5K offers an opportunity to challenge yourself and support local initiatives that uplift fathers and families. -
Race Day Volunteer
Includes T-Shirt
Sat 14th December 2024
Free
We are excited to announce that the Upstate Fatherhood Coalitions annual Run for Fathers 5K is just around the corner, taking place on November 2, 2024! This event is a wonderful opportunity to celebrate and support the fathers in our community while raising awareness about the vital role they play in the lives of their children and families. To make this event a success, we are reaching out to our community for enthusiastic volunteers who are willing to lend a hand. Volunteering at the Run for Fathers 5K is not only a way to give back but also an opportunity to connect with others who share a passion for strengthening families. We need volunteers for a variety of roles, including: - Registration and Check-In: Welcome participants, distribute race packets, and ensure a smooth start to the event. - Course Marshals: Direct runners along the course, provide encouragement, and help maintain safety throughout the race. - Water Stations: Keep our runners hydrated and motivated by managing water stations along the route. - Post-Race Activities: Assist with the awards ceremony, refreshments, and event clean-up. -
Vendors
Sat 14th December 2024
$50.00
Run for Fathers 5k and the Upstate Fatherhood Coalition, welcomes local business from the County and City of Spartanburg to collaborate and display your business at Raceday. Tables will be provided. Please prepare to arrive no later than 6:30 am on 11/2/24 at Cleveland park. For additional information please email [email protected]. or call 786-582-4300 -
Food and Sales Vendors
Sat 14th December 2024
$250.00
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Run for Fathers 5k Walk/Run