Run for the Rose 5K
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Lancaster, South Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Run for the Rose 5K, taking place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in beautiful Lancaster! This exciting event kicks off at 8:30 AM at the corner of South Main and Gay Streets, where participants will embark on a scenic route through historic downtown Lancaster and along the picturesque Lindsay Pettus Greenway. This 5K not only promises a delightful running experience but also supports a noble cause, with all proceeds benefiting the United Way of Lancaster County, which addresses critical community needs in health, youth opportunity, financial security, and community resilience.
After crossing the finish line, participants and spectators can enjoy the vibrant Red Rose Festival, Lancaster's signature event featuring a variety of craft and business vendors, mouthwatering food options, a lively kids zone, live music, an antique car show, and even a dog show! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause, connect with the community, and celebrate with friends and family. Be sure to register by April 30 to guarantee your event t-shirt and join the fun on this memorable day!
After crossing the finish line, participants and spectators can enjoy the vibrant Red Rose Festival, Lancaster's signature event featuring a variety of craft and business vendors, mouthwatering food options, a lively kids zone, live music, an antique car show, and even a dog show! Don't miss this fantastic opportunity to run for a cause, connect with the community, and celebrate with friends and family. Be sure to register by April 30 to guarantee your event t-shirt and join the fun on this memorable day!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE UNITED WAY RUN FOR THE ROSE 5K
MAY 17, 2025 AT 8:30 AM
LOCATION ADDRESS: CORNER OF SOUTH MAIN AND GAY STREETS.
BENEFIT/MISSION: ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY [https://www.uwaylcsc.org/] WHICH ADDRESSES CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTHY COMMUNITY, YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS PROGRAMS IN 17 LOCAL NONPROFITS AND SPEARHEADS 9 INITIATIVES TO DRIVE IMPACT, AND SERVES AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE LANCASTER AREA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, WORKING TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN LANCASTER COUNTY.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: RUN FOR THE ROSE THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LANCASTER, AND ALONG THE SCENIC LINDSAY PETTUS GREENWAY - A BEAUTIFUL BOARDWALK AND CONCRETE PATHWAY ALONG GILLS CREEK. AFTER EXITING THE GREENWAY, THE RUNNERS WILL LOOP AROUND A LOCAL SCHOOL AND HEAD BACK DOWNTOWN TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
THE RUN FOR THE ROSE WILL BE THE PREMIER RACE FOR THE RED ROSE FESTIVAL AND WE'RE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU WILL JOIN US! AFTER THE RACE, ENJOY THE RED ROSE FESTIVAL [https://www.lancastercitysc.com/292/Red-Rose-Festival], THE CITY OF LANCASTER'S SIGNATURE EVENT FEATURING CRAFT AND BUSINESS VENDORS, DELICIOUS FOOD VENDORS, A KIDS ZONE, LIVE MUSIC, AN ANTIQUE CAR SHOW, A DOG SHOW, AND MORE!
T-SHIRT DEADLINES: SIGN UP BY APRIL 30 FOR GUARANTEED SHIRT (ADULT) SIZE
SPECIAL NOTE: DUE TO AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE, WE MAY NOT HAVE EXTRA R4TR MERCH FOR REGISTRATIONS OVER THE FIRST 100.
PACKET PICKUP:
A FRIDAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE HELD AT FIVE GRANDS LANCASTER SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER 947 A. NORTH MAIN STREET LANCASTER, SC FROM 5:00PM- 7:00PM.
SATURDAY, MAY 17 BEGINNING AT 7:30 AM AT THE 200 BLOCK OF S. MAIN STREET, RACE HEADQUARTERS - THE UNITED WAY TENT. PARKING CAN BE EITHER IN THE NATIVE AMERICAN'S STUDIES CENTER LOT (BEHIND THE BUILDING ENTERING FROM WHITE STREET), OR THE OLD KANAWHA BUILDING LOT AT THE CORNER OF WHITE AND GAY STREETS (ACROSS FROM BOB DOSTER'S STUDIO).
PAPER REGISTRATIONS CAN BE MAILED TO:
R4TR @ UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY
P O BOX 56
LANCASTER SC 29721
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RACE: CALL UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY, 803-283-8923
AWARDS: 1ST PLACE AND 2ND PLACE OVERALL (M&F) PLUS AGE GROUP WINNERS (M&F)
AGE GROUPS: 13 AND UNDER, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60- 69, 70+
MAY 17, 2025 AT 8:30 AM
LOCATION ADDRESS: CORNER OF SOUTH MAIN AND GAY STREETS.
BENEFIT/MISSION: ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY [https://www.uwaylcsc.org/] WHICH ADDRESSES CRITICAL COMMUNITY NEEDS IN THE AREAS OF HEALTHY COMMUNITY, YOUTH OPPORTUNITY, FINANCIAL SECURITY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCY IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS PROGRAMS IN 17 LOCAL NONPROFITS AND SPEARHEADS 9 INITIATIVES TO DRIVE IMPACT, AND SERVES AS THE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE LANCASTER AREA COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS, WORKING TO REDUCE HOMELESSNESS IN LANCASTER COUNTY.
COURSE DESCRIPTION: RUN FOR THE ROSE THROUGH HISTORIC DOWNTOWN LANCASTER, AND ALONG THE SCENIC LINDSAY PETTUS GREENWAY - A BEAUTIFUL BOARDWALK AND CONCRETE PATHWAY ALONG GILLS CREEK. AFTER EXITING THE GREENWAY, THE RUNNERS WILL LOOP AROUND A LOCAL SCHOOL AND HEAD BACK DOWNTOWN TO CROSS THE FINISH LINE.
THE RUN FOR THE ROSE WILL BE THE PREMIER RACE FOR THE RED ROSE FESTIVAL AND WE'RE THRILLED TO HAVE YOU WILL JOIN US! AFTER THE RACE, ENJOY THE RED ROSE FESTIVAL [https://www.lancastercitysc.com/292/Red-Rose-Festival], THE CITY OF LANCASTER'S SIGNATURE EVENT FEATURING CRAFT AND BUSINESS VENDORS, DELICIOUS FOOD VENDORS, A KIDS ZONE, LIVE MUSIC, AN ANTIQUE CAR SHOW, A DOG SHOW, AND MORE!
T-SHIRT DEADLINES: SIGN UP BY APRIL 30 FOR GUARANTEED SHIRT (ADULT) SIZE
SPECIAL NOTE: DUE TO AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE, WE MAY NOT HAVE EXTRA R4TR MERCH FOR REGISTRATIONS OVER THE FIRST 100.
PACKET PICKUP:
A FRIDAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE HELD AT FIVE GRANDS LANCASTER SQUARE SHOPPING CENTER 947 A. NORTH MAIN STREET LANCASTER, SC FROM 5:00PM- 7:00PM.
SATURDAY, MAY 17 BEGINNING AT 7:30 AM AT THE 200 BLOCK OF S. MAIN STREET, RACE HEADQUARTERS - THE UNITED WAY TENT. PARKING CAN BE EITHER IN THE NATIVE AMERICAN'S STUDIES CENTER LOT (BEHIND THE BUILDING ENTERING FROM WHITE STREET), OR THE OLD KANAWHA BUILDING LOT AT THE CORNER OF WHITE AND GAY STREETS (ACROSS FROM BOB DOSTER'S STUDIO).
PAPER REGISTRATIONS CAN BE MAILED TO:
R4TR @ UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY
P O BOX 56
LANCASTER SC 29721
QUESTIONS ABOUT THE RACE: CALL UNITED WAY OF LANCASTER COUNTY, 803-283-8923
AWARDS: 1ST PLACE AND 2ND PLACE OVERALL (M&F) PLUS AGE GROUP WINNERS (M&F)
AGE GROUPS: 13 AND UNDER, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60- 69, 70+
Races
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Run for the Rose- 5k Timed
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Frontier Fun Run- Untimed
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSEDWanna join the fun, but maybe you don't run fast? Try our Frontier Fun Run- same course but it's at your own pace, or you can shorten the distance to our one mile course. You'll still get a Race T-shirt and support the work of the United Way.
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