Sims Vickers Memorial Let It Shine 5K
- Date Sat 8th November 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Columbus, Georgia
- Price $28.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Sims Vickers Memorial Let It Shine 5K on Saturday, November 8th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Columbus, Muscogee! This heartwarming event celebrates the life of Sims Vickers, who embodied kindness and positivity. The day kicks off at 8:00 AM with on-site registration and check-in, followed by a touching Sims Memorial Ceremony at 8:30 AM. The main event, a spirited 5K race, begins at 9:00 AM, culminating in a General Awards Presentation at 10:00 AM.
This 5K is not just a race; it’s a meaningful opportunity to spread awareness and support mental health services for veterans in our community through the Pastoral Institute. With funds raised directly benefiting local mental health initiatives, participants will honor Sims’ legacy while making a positive impact. Whether you choose to run or walk, come together to let your light shine and spread love in memory of a truly special individual. Don't miss out on this inspiring event!
This 5K is not just a race; it’s a meaningful opportunity to spread awareness and support mental health services for veterans in our community through the Pastoral Institute. With funds raised directly benefiting local mental health initiatives, participants will honor Sims’ legacy while making a positive impact. Whether you choose to run or walk, come together to let your light shine and spread love in memory of a truly special individual. Don't miss out on this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
8:00 AM - On-Site Registration and Check-In Opens
8:30AM - Sims Memorial Ceremony
9:00AM - 5K START
10:00AM - General Awards Presentation
OUR WHY: If there were ever a person who symbolized light, Sims Vickers was it. He was so kind, caring, outgoing, and fun. Sims life ended much too soon on March 27, 2022. After raising over $10,000 for the Bradley Center last September, were ready to run the Let It Shine 5K back. This event is our attempt to continue spreading Sims' light with a world that needs it.
For this second installment of the race, were highlighting Sims respect for and desire to serve in our nations armed forces. Current members of the military receive care through the government. Veterans who are no longer serving rely on the U.S. Veterans Administration and other public programs or caregivers outside of those benefits. One such program in our community is the Pastoral institute. They provide incredible mental health services to the public at large, and are an invaluable resource for veterans, providing preventative care and urgent response for those experiencing mental health crises.
We will run or walk this race however we can in remembrance of such a special guy. We hope you will join with us in letting our light shine into the darkness that many young people experience with love for and in memory of Sims.
FUNDS RAISED BY THIS 5K WILL BE DONATED TO THE PASTORAL INSTITUTE TO HELP WITH THE MENTAL HEALTH OF MANY LOCALS AND THE SOLDIERS IN THE AREA.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD: HTTPS://BIT.LY/LETITSHINE5K [https://bit.ly/letitshine5K]
8:00 AM - On-Site Registration and Check-In Opens
8:30AM - Sims Memorial Ceremony
9:00AM - 5K START
10:00AM - General Awards Presentation
OUR WHY: If there were ever a person who symbolized light, Sims Vickers was it. He was so kind, caring, outgoing, and fun. Sims life ended much too soon on March 27, 2022. After raising over $10,000 for the Bradley Center last September, were ready to run the Let It Shine 5K back. This event is our attempt to continue spreading Sims' light with a world that needs it.
For this second installment of the race, were highlighting Sims respect for and desire to serve in our nations armed forces. Current members of the military receive care through the government. Veterans who are no longer serving rely on the U.S. Veterans Administration and other public programs or caregivers outside of those benefits. One such program in our community is the Pastoral institute. They provide incredible mental health services to the public at large, and are an invaluable resource for veterans, providing preventative care and urgent response for those experiencing mental health crises.
We will run or walk this race however we can in remembrance of such a special guy. We hope you will join with us in letting our light shine into the darkness that many young people experience with love for and in memory of Sims.
FUNDS RAISED BY THIS 5K WILL BE DONATED TO THE PASTORAL INSTITUTE TO HELP WITH THE MENTAL HEALTH OF MANY LOCALS AND THE SOLDIERS IN THE AREA.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD: HTTPS://BIT.LY/LETITSHINE5K [https://bit.ly/letitshine5K]
Races
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Let It Shine 5K Run/Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th November 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$28.00
OPENS 01 OCT
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