Run/Walk 4 Nimo
- Date Sat 13th June 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inspiring Run/Walk 4 Nimo on Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Spartanburg, South Carolina! This uplifting annual 5K event is dedicated to raising awareness and support for childhood cancer, honoring the brave spirit of Akanimo, affectionately known as Nimo, who fought a rare childhood cancer. Participants of all ages are invited to lace up their shoes for a meaningful day filled with hope, community engagement, and the opportunity to make a difference.
The event features a 5K run/walk and a fun run for kids, ensuring that everyone can take part in this heartwarming initiative. Each participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a finisher’s medal, making the experience even more memorable. Run/Walk 4 Nimo is not just a race; it’s a movement to support vital pediatric cancer research, assist families in need, and increase awareness about the challenges faced by children battling cancer. Come out to the University of South Carolina Upstate and help us stand together for this important cause, as we honor those we’ve lost, celebrate survivors, and support families in the fight against childhood cancer.
The event features a 5K run/walk and a fun run for kids, ensuring that everyone can take part in this heartwarming initiative. Each participant will receive a commemorative t-shirt and a finisher’s medal, making the experience even more memorable. Run/Walk 4 Nimo is not just a race; it’s a movement to support vital pediatric cancer research, assist families in need, and increase awareness about the challenges faced by children battling cancer. Come out to the University of South Carolina Upstate and help us stand together for this important cause, as we honor those we’ve lost, celebrate survivors, and support families in the fight against childhood cancer.
Organiser's Description
5K RUN/WALK FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER AWARENESS & RESEARCH
Join the Akanimo Cancer Foundation for the annual Run 4 Nimo 2026, a community 5K Run/Walk dedicated to raising awareness and support for children battling cancer. This meaningful event honors the life and legacy of Akanimo (Nimo), whose courageous fight against a rare childhood cancer continues to inspire hope, advocacy, and action for families around the world.
WHATS INCLUDED
* EVERY PARTICIPANT GETS A T-SHIRT AND A FINISHERS MEDAL!
Participants of all ages are invited to run, walk, volunteer, donate, and stand together in support of:
* Childhood cancer awareness
* Pediatric cancer research
* Family support initiatives
* Treatment assistance programs
* Bereavement support for affected families
Event Information
* Run 4 Nimo 2026
* 5K Run or Walk
* Kids Fun Run
* Benefiting Organization: Akanimo Cancer Foundation
* A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer.
LOCATION
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
ABOUT THE EVENT
Run 4 Nimo 2026 is more than a race it is a movement to bring hope, awareness, and support to children fighting cancer and the families walking beside them every day.
The event was created in memory of Akanimo (Nimo), who battled Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor (DSRCT), a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. Through this annual event, the Akanimo Cancer Foundation continues its mission to create awareness, support childhood cancer research, and provide meaningful assistance to families in need.
Together, participants help fund:
* Childhood cancer research initiatives
* Treatment access for children with cancer
* Family assistance programs
* Comfort boxes and care packages
* Grocery support for families
* Childhood cancer awareness campaigns
KIDS FUN RUN
Children are encouraged to participate in the Kids Fun Run @ Run4Nimo 2026, designed to promote awareness, compassion, and community involvement among young participants.
WHY WE RUN
Each year, hundreds of thousands of children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. Run 4 Nimo exists to remind families battling childhood cancer that they are not alone.
This event brings the community together to:
* Honor children lost to cancer
* Celebrate survivors
* Support families currently in the fight
* Increase awareness and advocacy for pediatric cancer research
GET INVOLVED
* Register to run or walk
* Join as a virtual participant
* Volunteer
* Become a sponsor
* Fundraise for the cause
* Donate directly to the foundation
CONTACT INFORMATION
Akanimo Cancer Foundation
Email: info@akanimocancerfoundation.org
BECAUSE CHILDREN GET CANCER TOO.
Join the Akanimo Cancer Foundation for the annual Run 4 Nimo 2026, a community 5K Run/Walk dedicated to raising awareness and support for children battling cancer. This meaningful event honors the life and legacy of Akanimo (Nimo), whose courageous fight against a rare childhood cancer continues to inspire hope, advocacy, and action for families around the world.
WHATS INCLUDED
* EVERY PARTICIPANT GETS A T-SHIRT AND A FINISHERS MEDAL!
Participants of all ages are invited to run, walk, volunteer, donate, and stand together in support of:
* Childhood cancer awareness
* Pediatric cancer research
* Family support initiatives
* Treatment assistance programs
* Bereavement support for affected families
Event Information
* Run 4 Nimo 2026
* 5K Run or Walk
* Kids Fun Run
* Benefiting Organization: Akanimo Cancer Foundation
* A 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on supporting children and families affected by childhood cancer.
LOCATION
University of South Carolina Upstate
800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
ABOUT THE EVENT
Run 4 Nimo 2026 is more than a race it is a movement to bring hope, awareness, and support to children fighting cancer and the families walking beside them every day.
The event was created in memory of Akanimo (Nimo), who battled Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor (DSRCT), a rare and aggressive childhood cancer. Through this annual event, the Akanimo Cancer Foundation continues its mission to create awareness, support childhood cancer research, and provide meaningful assistance to families in need.
Together, participants help fund:
* Childhood cancer research initiatives
* Treatment access for children with cancer
* Family assistance programs
* Comfort boxes and care packages
* Grocery support for families
* Childhood cancer awareness campaigns
KIDS FUN RUN
Children are encouraged to participate in the Kids Fun Run @ Run4Nimo 2026, designed to promote awareness, compassion, and community involvement among young participants.
WHY WE RUN
Each year, hundreds of thousands of children worldwide are diagnosed with cancer. Run 4 Nimo exists to remind families battling childhood cancer that they are not alone.
This event brings the community together to:
* Honor children lost to cancer
* Celebrate survivors
* Support families currently in the fight
* Increase awareness and advocacy for pediatric cancer research
GET INVOLVED
* Register to run or walk
* Join as a virtual participant
* Volunteer
* Become a sponsor
* Fundraise for the cause
* Donate directly to the foundation
CONTACT INFORMATION
Akanimo Cancer Foundation
Email: info@akanimocancerfoundation.org
BECAUSE CHILDREN GET CANCER TOO.
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