Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Greenwood, South Carolina
- Price $22.20 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Third Annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk, happening on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in beautiful Greenwood, South Carolina! This exciting event will take place at the Piedmont Technical College's Lex Walters Campus, starting in front of the cutting-edge William H. Billy Odell Upstate Center for Manufacturing Excellence. Participants can choose to take on the timed 5K run, which consists of two laps around the campus perimeter, or join in on the fun with a non-timed 1.5-mile walk, perfect for all ages and fitness levels.
Your participation not only promises a great day of fitness and community spirit, but it also supports a worthy cause. Proceeds from the event directly benefit the Piedmont Technical College Foundation, providing scholarships and essential resources for students. Race day kicks off with packet pick-up beginning at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K run at 8:30 AM and the 1.5-mile walk shortly after. Plus, every registrant will receive a commemorative t-shirt! Donโt miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a vibrant community eventโregister today and be part of something special
Your participation not only promises a great day of fitness and community spirit, but it also supports a worthy cause. Proceeds from the event directly benefit the Piedmont Technical College Foundation, providing scholarships and essential resources for students. Race day kicks off with packet pick-up beginning at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K run at 8:30 AM and the 1.5-mile walk shortly after. Plus, every registrant will receive a commemorative t-shirt! Donโt miss this chance to make a difference while enjoying a vibrant community eventโregister today and be part of something special
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE THIRD ANNUAL SPRING FORWARD FOR STUDENT SUCCESS 5K RUN/WALK. THE PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION INVITES PARTICIPANTS TO FOLLOW A COURSE AROUND THE COLLEGES LEX WALTERS CAMPUS IN GREENWOOD, SC. THE RACE STARTS IN FRONT OF THE NEW, STATE-OF-THE-ART WILLIAM H. BILLY ODELL UPSTATE CENTER FOR MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE. FROM THERE, RUNNERS AND WALKERS WILL COMPLETE TWO LAPS AROUND THE PERIMETER OF THE CAMPUS. WALKERS ARE TO STOP AFTER ONE LAP.
STUDENT IMPACT:
YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPRING FORWARD FOR STUDENT SUCCESS 5K RUN/WALK SUPPORTS THE PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION, WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, BOOK/SUPPLY ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SUPPORT TO ENRICH THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE.
RACE DAY DETAILS:
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PLACE: PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE, O'DELL CENTER
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DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 17TH
THE 5K RUN/WALK WILL START IN FRONT OF PTCS ODELL CENTER ON SOUTH EMERALD RD.
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7:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M.: PACKET PICK UP (IN FRONT OF THE O'DELL CENTER)
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8:30 5K RUN START (TIMED EVENT)
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8:30 1.5 MILE WALK (NON-TIMED)
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9:30 AWARDS CEREMONY
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AGE GROUP CATEGORY
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* 0-9
* 10-19
* 20-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70+
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE OFFERED ON RACE DAY FROM 7-8 AM VIA YOUR MOBILE DEVICE
T-SHIRTS:
EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO REGISTERS WILL RECEIVE A T- SHIRT! SIZES ARE LIMITED, SO REGISTER TODAY! SHIRTS ARE ORDERED BASED ON SIZES INDICATED DURING ONLINE REGISTRATION. SHIRTS CANNOT BE EXCHANGED.
AWARDS (5K RUN ONLY):
WE WILL AWARD A CASH PRIZE TO THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES. ALSO, THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE CATEGORY WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL PRIZE!
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OVERALL MALE/FEMALE
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1ST PLACE: $100
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2ND PLACE: $50
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3RD PLACE: $25
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MASTERS MALE/FEMALE (AGE 40 AND UP)
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1ST PLACE: $100
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2ND PLACE: $50
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3RD PLACE: $25
WEATHER/CANCELLATION POLICY:
RACES ARE HELD, RAIN OR SHINE, UNLESS PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE DETERMINES THAT CONDITIONS ARE TOO DANGEROUS. THIS DECISION WILL BE MADE ON RACE WEEKEND OR RACE DAY. IF THE RACE IS CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. ALL PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION PROCEEDS ARE APPLIED TOWARD THE PTC FOUNDATION.
STUDENT IMPACT:
YOUR PARTICIPATION IN THE SPRING FORWARD FOR STUDENT SUCCESS 5K RUN/WALK SUPPORTS THE PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE FOUNDATION, WHICH PROVIDES FUNDING FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, BOOK/SUPPLY ASSISTANCE, AND OTHER SUPPORT TO ENRICH THE COLLEGE EXPERIENCE.
RACE DAY DETAILS:
*
PLACE: PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE, O'DELL CENTER
*
DATE: SATURDAY, MAY 17TH
THE 5K RUN/WALK WILL START IN FRONT OF PTCS ODELL CENTER ON SOUTH EMERALD RD.
*
7:30 A.M. 8:30 A.M.: PACKET PICK UP (IN FRONT OF THE O'DELL CENTER)
*
8:30 5K RUN START (TIMED EVENT)
*
8:30 1.5 MILE WALK (NON-TIMED)
*
9:30 AWARDS CEREMONY
*
AGE GROUP CATEGORY
*
* 0-9
* 10-19
* 20-29
* 30-34
* 35-39
* 40-44
* 45-49
* 50-54
* 55-59
* 60-64
* 65-69
* 70+
RACE DAY REGISTRATION:
LATE REGISTRATION WILL BE OFFERED ON RACE DAY FROM 7-8 AM VIA YOUR MOBILE DEVICE
T-SHIRTS:
EVERY PARTICIPANT WHO REGISTERS WILL RECEIVE A T- SHIRT! SIZES ARE LIMITED, SO REGISTER TODAY! SHIRTS ARE ORDERED BASED ON SIZES INDICATED DURING ONLINE REGISTRATION. SHIRTS CANNOT BE EXCHANGED.
AWARDS (5K RUN ONLY):
WE WILL AWARD A CASH PRIZE TO THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE WINNERS IN THE FOLLOWING CATEGORIES. ALSO, THE TOP MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH AGE CATEGORY WILL RECEIVE A SPECIAL PRIZE!
*
OVERALL MALE/FEMALE
*
1ST PLACE: $100
*
2ND PLACE: $50
*
3RD PLACE: $25
*
MASTERS MALE/FEMALE (AGE 40 AND UP)
*
1ST PLACE: $100
*
2ND PLACE: $50
*
3RD PLACE: $25
WEATHER/CANCELLATION POLICY:
RACES ARE HELD, RAIN OR SHINE, UNLESS PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE DETERMINES THAT CONDITIONS ARE TOO DANGEROUS. THIS DECISION WILL BE MADE ON RACE WEEKEND OR RACE DAY. IF THE RACE IS CANCELED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS. ALL PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION PROCEEDS ARE APPLIED TOWARD THE PTC FOUNDATION.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & Event Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS SOON -
1.5 Mile Walk (Non Timed)
Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 17th May 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.20
OPENS SOON
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