Spartanburg Run for Babies 5k by March of Dimes
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Price $22.20
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the 4th Annual Spartanburg Run for Babies 5K on Saturday, April 18th, 2026, at Duncan Park in Spartanburg, South Carolina! This vibrant community event kicks off at 9:00 AM, with registration and packet pickup starting at 8:00 AM. Lace up your running shoes and join us for a fun-filled day that supports the vital work of March of Dimes in advocating for healthier moms and babies.
The 5K race is not just an opportunity to get active; it's a chance to make a difference in the lives of families in need. Participants can look forward to a thrilling superhero-themed run, with awards for the top three finishers in each age group. Plus, kids under 12 can participate in the Kids' Superhero Sprint, where every child receives a cape and mask. Let’s unite as a community to promote maternal and infant health while enjoying a fantastic day in the great outdoors! Don’t miss out on this exciting event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
The 5K race is not just an opportunity to get active; it's a chance to make a difference in the lives of families in need. Participants can look forward to a thrilling superhero-themed run, with awards for the top three finishers in each age group. Plus, kids under 12 can participate in the Kids' Superhero Sprint, where every child receives a cape and mask. Let’s unite as a community to promote maternal and infant health while enjoying a fantastic day in the great outdoors! Don’t miss out on this exciting event that combines fitness, fun, and philanthropy!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 4TH 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: Duncan Park, 1000 Duncan Park Drive Spartanburg, SC 29302
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, MARCH 27TH FROM 4-6PM @ HUB CITY RUNNERS
*
SATURDAY RACE MORNING WILL BE HELD AT DUNCAN PARK (PICK UP BEGINNING AT 8AM)
SUPERHERO THEME
*
SUPERHERO THEMED 5K FOR ALL AGES
*
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: Duncan Park, 1000 Duncan Park Drive Spartanburg, SC 29302
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, MARCH 27TH FROM 4-6PM @ HUB CITY RUNNERS
*
SATURDAY RACE MORNING WILL BE HELD AT DUNCAN PARK (PICK UP BEGINNING AT 8AM)
SUPERHERO THEME
*
SUPERHERO THEMED 5K FOR ALL AGES
*
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]_
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