Spartanburg Run for Babies 5k by March of Dimes
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement on April 18th, 2026, for the 5th Annual Spartanburg Run for Babies 5K at Fifth Third Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina! This vibrant event, starting at 9:00 AM, is not just a race—it's a heartfelt initiative benefiting March of Dimes and their vital mission to ensure that every family gets the best possible start. With a focus on maternal and infant health, this 5K aims to raise awareness and funds to combat the challenges that many families face.
Kick off your morning with registration and check-in starting at 8:00 AM, followed by opening remarks and a delightful Kids' Superhero Sprint for children 12 and under. Participants will enjoy a fun run while receiving a superhero cape and mask to celebrate their efforts. Runners of all ages can participate, with discounted pricing for children under 12. Plus, awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age category, making this a spirited competition for everyone involved. Come out, have fun, and support a wonderful cause—together we can make a difference in the lives of moms and babies!
Kick off your morning with registration and check-in starting at 8:00 AM, followed by opening remarks and a delightful Kids' Superhero Sprint for children 12 and under. Participants will enjoy a fun run while receiving a superhero cape and mask to celebrate their efforts. Runners of all ages can participate, with discounted pricing for children under 12. Plus, awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age category, making this a spirited competition for everyone involved. Come out, have fun, and support a wonderful cause—together we can make a difference in the lives of moms and babies!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL SPARTANBURG RUN FOR BABIES 5K!
JOIN US FOR THE SPARTANBURG RUN FOR BABIES 5K! THIS 5K BENEFITS MARCH OF DIMES AND THE INCREDIBLE WORK THEY DO EACH AND EVERY DAY. EVERY FAMILY DESERVES THE BEST POSSIBLE START. BUT THATS JUST NOT THE CASE. EACH YEAR, ONE WOMAN DIES EVERY 12 HOURS FROM PREGNANCY-RELATED CAUSES, AND 1 IN 9 BABIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS BORN TOO SOON. WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN CHANGE THAT. WE ARE FOCUSED ON ONE THING: HELPING MORE MOMS AND BABIES BE HEALTHY AND STRONG. OUR ANNUAL MARCH FOR BABIES AND RUN FOR BABIES CAMPAIGNS ARE OUR LARGEST WEAPON AGAINST THE HEARTACHES THAT EXIST IN MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A DAY WHERE EVERY MOM AND BABY IS HEALTHY REGARDLESS OF WEALTH, RACE, GEOGRAPHY, OR RACE. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN. WE ENGAGE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGNS, VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY EFFORTS, AND MORE.
WHY MARCH OF DIMES:
SUPPORT RESEARCH TO FIND SOLUTIONS SO EVERY FAMILY GETS THE BEST POSSIBLE START
ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT PRIORITIZE THE HEALTH OF MOMS AND BABIES
PROVIDE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS TO HELP MOMS THROUGHOUT THEIR PREGNANCIES
TRAIN AND EDUCATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO IMPROVE MOM AND BABY CARE
WHEN: April 18th, 2026 @ 9:00am
* 8:00am - Registration and Check-in (packet pickup) Opens
* 8:20am - Opening Remarks from March of Dimes
* 8:40am - Kids' Superhero Sprint (12 and under)
* On-site kids' "fun run" of about 20 yards. Kids run by age group and each child receives a superhero cape and mask (no registration required
WHERE: Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers
YOUTH DISCOUNTS: CHILDREN UNDER 12 DISCOUNTED PRICING (ONLY CHILDREN RUNNING THE RACE AND IN NEED OF A BIB OR T-SHIRT NEED TO REGISTER. IF YOU ARE PUSHING A STROLLER WITH A CHILD, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER THE CHILD)
* $20 through February 28th
* $25 through race day
AWARDS
*
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE A HAND CRAFTED AWARD!
*
1-9
*
10-19
*
20-29
*
30-34
*
35-39
*
40-44
*
45-49
*
50-54
*
55-59
*
60-69
*
70-79
*
80+
PACKET PICKUP:
*
THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH FROM 4-6PM @ HUB CITY RUNNERS
*
SATURDAY RACE MORNING WILL BE HELD AT FIFTH THIRD PARK (PICK UP BEGINNING AT 8AM)
*
AWARDS FOR THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP (MALE AND FEMALE)
_JOIN US AS A SPONSOR, FORM A FUNDRAISING TEAM AND/OR REGISTER RUNNERS._
_FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO PURCHASE A SPONSORSHIP, CONTACT AMBER MCDOWELL_
_PHONE: (864) 551-2562 OR EMAIL: [email protected]_
JOIN US FOR THE SPARTANBURG RUN FOR BABIES 5K! THIS 5K BENEFITS MARCH OF DIMES AND THE INCREDIBLE WORK THEY DO EACH AND EVERY DAY. EVERY FAMILY DESERVES THE BEST POSSIBLE START. BUT THATS JUST NOT THE CASE. EACH YEAR, ONE WOMAN DIES EVERY 12 HOURS FROM PREGNANCY-RELATED CAUSES, AND 1 IN 9 BABIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA IS BORN TOO SOON. WITH YOUR HELP, WE CAN CHANGE THAT. WE ARE FOCUSED ON ONE THING: HELPING MORE MOMS AND BABIES BE HEALTHY AND STRONG. OUR ANNUAL MARCH FOR BABIES AND RUN FOR BABIES CAMPAIGNS ARE OUR LARGEST WEAPON AGAINST THE HEARTACHES THAT EXIST IN MATERNAL AND INFANT HEALTH. WE ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO A DAY WHERE EVERY MOM AND BABY IS HEALTHY REGARDLESS OF WEALTH, RACE, GEOGRAPHY, OR RACE. WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE THAT HAPPEN. WE ENGAGE OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY WITH SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, EMPLOYEE GIVING CAMPAIGNS, VOLUNTEER ENGAGEMENT, ADVOCACY EFFORTS, AND MORE.
WHY MARCH OF DIMES:
SUPPORT RESEARCH TO FIND SOLUTIONS SO EVERY FAMILY GETS THE BEST POSSIBLE START
ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT PRIORITIZE THE HEALTH OF MOMS AND BABIES
PROVIDE RESOURCES AND PROGRAMS TO HELP MOMS THROUGHOUT THEIR PREGNANCIES
TRAIN AND EDUCATE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS TO IMPROVE MOM AND BABY CARE
WHEN: April 18th, 2026 @ 9:00am
* 8:00am - Registration and Check-in (packet pickup) Opens
* 8:20am - Opening Remarks from March of Dimes
* 8:40am - Kids' Superhero Sprint (12 and under)
* On-site kids' "fun run" of about 20 yards. Kids run by age group and each child receives a superhero cape and mask (no registration required
WHERE: Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers
YOUTH DISCOUNTS: CHILDREN UNDER 12 DISCOUNTED PRICING (ONLY CHILDREN RUNNING THE RACE AND IN NEED OF A BIB OR T-SHIRT NEED TO REGISTER. IF YOU ARE PUSHING A STROLLER WITH A CHILD, YOU DO NOT NEED TO REGISTER THE CHILD)
* $20 through February 28th
* $25 through race day
AWARDS
*
TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP WILL RECEIVE A HAND CRAFTED AWARD!
*
1-9
*
10-19
*
20-29
*
30-34
*
35-39
*
40-44
*
45-49
*
50-54
*
55-59
*
60-69
*
70-79
*
80+
PACKET PICKUP:
*
THURSDAY, APRIL 16TH FROM 4-6PM @ HUB CITY RUNNERS
*
SATURDAY RACE MORNING WILL BE HELD AT FIFTH THIRD PARK (PICK UP BEGINNING AT 8AM)
*
AWARDS FOR THE TOP 3 FINISHERS IN EACH AGE GROUP (MALE AND FEMALE)
_JOIN US AS A SPONSOR, FORM A FUNDRAISING TEAM AND/OR REGISTER RUNNERS._
_FOR MORE INFORMATION, OR TO PURCHASE A SPONSORSHIP, CONTACT AMBER MCDOWELL_
_PHONE: (864) 551-2562 OR EMAIL: [email protected]_
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.50
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