Sweet Escape 5k 2025

Saturday, March 1, 2025 Past event

8:00 AM EST

Millen, Georgia

$32.80–$38.10 · 2 races

5km

Event summary

Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the Sweet Escape 5K on Saturday, March 1st, 2025! This exciting event will take place in Millen, Georgia, starting at the Jenkins County Courthouse at 8:00 AM. Join participants of all ages as they run, walk, or jog to support the South Carolina Youth Diabetes Association (SCYDA). With a registration fee of just $30 for the in-person 5K and $35 for a virtual option, you can make a difference while enjoying a lively atmosphere.

The Sweet Escape 5K is more than just a race—it's a vital fundraiser that helps send children with Type 1 Diabetes to Camp Sweet Escape, where they can enjoy a traditional summer camp experience alongside peers who understand their journey. With registration opening at 7:00 AM, be part of this heartwarming event and help create lasting memories for over 100 campers every summer. Don’t miss out on the chance to contribute to a worthy cause and celebrate health and community spirit in Millen! Remember, registrations after February 10th, 2025, are not guaranteed a t-shirt, so be sure to sign up early for this rain or shine event!

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Races

Sweet Escape 5k

Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

8:00 AM EST

$32.80

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Sweet Escape 5k Virtual
Virtual

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

If registering before February 10th, 2025 - please send an email to [email protected] and include your name and mailing address for your t-shirt to be shipped.

8:00 AM EST

$38.10

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Organiser's description

The Sweet Escape 5K is a fundraiser for the South Carolina Youth Diabetes Association (SCYDA). Every summer SCYDA hosts a camp, Camp Sweet Escape, which serves children with Type 1 Diabetes (and their siblings/friends) in the tri-state area (SC, GA, NC). Camp was created to allow Type 1 children the ability to enjoy a normal summer camp experience surrounded by others with Type 1 while promoting diabetes education and ensuring their safety. Each session campers are surrounded by a team of counselors (many who are Type 1 as well), doctors, nurses, and other medical staff. Many of our campers are the only Type 1 Diabetic in their family, school or community so these sessions provide instant connections and build life-long bonds. CSE sessions typically serve over 100 campers each summer. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and rising cost of living, it has been difficult for non-profit organizations to secure donations. Funds raised by the Sweet Escape 5K will directly benefit CSE.

The run will be held Saturday, March 1st, 2025, starting at 8:00 AM at the Jenkins County Courthouse - 611 E Winthrope Ave, Millen, GA 30442.

Registration starts at 7:00 AM
8:00 AM 5K Run ($30 registration; day of registration $35)

Virtual 5K - ($35 registration - includes shipping of t-shirt) - Complete at time of race or before. *Virtual participants will not be awarded.

**REGISTRATIONS after February 10th, 2025 are NOT guaranteed a t-shirt**

THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT.