Spring Forward for Student Success 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 16th May 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Greenwood, South Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
By joining this spirited race, you'll help fund scholarships and support services for students at Piedmont Technical College. Registration opens at 7:00 a.m., with the 5K run kicking off at 8:30 a.m. and the walk starting at the same time. Don't miss the chance to win exciting awards, including cash prizes for the top male and female finishers, as well as special prizes for age category winners! All participants will receive a commemorative T-shirt, but be sure to register early as sizes are limited! Whether you're running for fun or competing for glory, this event promises a
Organiser's Description
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.
Races
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5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & Event Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 31 DEC -
1.5 Mile Walk (Non Timed)
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 16th May 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 31 DEC
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