Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 17th May 2025
- Time 8:30AM EST
- Location Greenwood, South Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Fourth Annual Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, May 17, 2025, in beautiful Greenwood, South Carolina! This exciting event, hosted at the Piedmont Technical College’s Lex Walters Campus, invites participants to enjoy a scenic course that circles the state-of-the-art William H. Billy Odell Upstate Center for Manufacturing Excellence. Runners will tackle a timed 5K while walkers can take a leisurely stroll on a 1.5-mile route—perfect for all fitness levels!
Not only will you experience the thrill of competition, but your participation also directly supports the Piedmont Technical College Foundation, providing essential funding for student scholarships and resources. Race day kicks off bright and early with packet pick-up starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K run at 8:30 AM and the walk shortly after. Participants will have the chance to win exciting cash prizes for top finishers in various categories, along with a commemorative t-shirt! Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit and support for student success—mark your calendars for May 17th and be part of this inspiring event!
Not only will you experience the thrill of competition, but your participation also directly supports the Piedmont Technical College Foundation, providing essential funding for student scholarships and resources. Race day kicks off bright and early with packet pick-up starting at 7:30 AM, followed by the 5K run at 8:30 AM and the walk shortly after. Participants will have the chance to win exciting cash prizes for top finishers in various categories, along with a commemorative t-shirt! Join us for a fantastic day of community spirit and support for student success—mark your calendars for May 17th and be part of this inspiring event!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR THE FOURTH 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.
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