Spartanburg Run for Babies 5k by March of Dimes presented by Cooper Standard
- Date Sat 18th April 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and support at the 5th Annual Spartanburg Run for Babies 5K on April 18th, 2026! This vibrant event will take place at Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers, starting with registration and check-in at 8:00 AM. The race kicks off at 9:00 AM, inviting participants of all ages to come together for a worthy cause. The fun-filled 5K directly benefits March of Dimes, an organization dedicated to improving maternal and infant health.
Join fellow runners and families as you make strides towards ensuring every baby gets the healthy start they deserve. With discounted pricing available for children under 12 and handcrafted awards for the top three finishers in each age group, this is more than just a race—it's an opportunity to make a real difference. Don’t miss out on this chance to support a noble cause while enjoying a day of fitness and fun in beautiful Spartanburg!
Join fellow runners and families as you make strides towards ensuring every baby gets the healthy start they deserve. With discounted pricing available for children under 12 and handcrafted awards for the top three finishers in each age group, this is more than just a race—it's an opportunity to make a real difference. Don’t miss out on this chance to support a noble cause while enjoying a day of fitness and fun in beautiful Spartanburg!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE 5TH ANNUAL SPARTANBURG RUN FOR BABIES 5K!
JOIN US FOR THE SPARTANBURG RUN FOR BABIES 5K! IN 2026, WE ARE MOVING TO FIFTH THIRD PARK, HOME OF THE HUB CITY SPARTANBURGERS! 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
* 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
WHERE: Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers
PARKING: The Spartanburgers Parking Garage
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, APRIL 18TH - ONSITE FOR RACE MORNING (PICK UP BEGINNING AT 8AM AT LEFT FIELD GATE)
_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: AMCDOWELL@MARCHOFDIMES.ORG_
JOIN US FOR THE SPARTANBURG RUN FOR BABIES 5K! IN 2026, WE ARE MOVING TO FIFTH THIRD PARK, HOME OF THE HUB CITY SPARTANBURGERS! 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
* 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
WHERE: Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers
PARKING: The Spartanburgers Parking Garage
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, APRIL 18TH - ONSITE FOR RACE MORNING (PICK UP BEGINNING AT 8AM AT LEFT FIELD GATE)
_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: AMCDOWELL@MARCHOFDIMES.ORG_
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 18th April 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
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