Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer Race
- Date Sat 26th September 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Spartanburg, South Carolina
- Price $27.50 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day filled with fun, fitness, and philanthropy at the Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer Race on Saturday, September 26, 2026, in the beautiful Milliken Arboretum, Spartanburg! This exciting event welcomes serious runners, casual joggers, and family strollers alike to join in the fight against childhood cancer. Participants can choose between a challenging 5K route and a more relaxed 1-mile route, making it perfect for all fitness levels.
All proceeds from this heartwarming event will benefit Upstate children battling cancer through the Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. With prizes for the top three male and female overall finishers and age group categories ranging from youth to seniors, there’s motivation for everyone to participate. Don’t miss out on the limited edition race t-shirts available for the first 200 registrants! Join a team or create your own to make a bigger impact. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day of community spirit and support!
All proceeds from this heartwarming event will benefit Upstate children battling cancer through the Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. With prizes for the top three male and female overall finishers and age group categories ranging from youth to seniors, there’s motivation for everyone to participate. Don’t miss out on the limited edition race t-shirts available for the first 200 registrants! Join a team or create your own to make a bigger impact. Mark your calendars and lace up your running shoes for a day of community spirit and support!
Organiser's Description
COME JOIN US FOR A GREAT DAY FOR AN EVEN BETTER CAUSE! SERIOUS RUNNERS, CASUAL JOGGERS, AND FAMILY STROLLERS ALIKE WILL FILL THE MILLIKEN ARBORETUM IN SPARTANBURG ON SEPTEMBER 26TH FOR THE UPSTATE STRUT FOR CHILDHOOD CANCER RACE! ALL PROCEEDS GO TO UPSTATE CHILDREN BATTLING CANCER THROUGH CHILDREN'S CANCER PARTNERS OF THE CAROLINAS.
1 MILE ROUTE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3285938813094215146]
5K ROUTE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3285938752509377610]
Prizes:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top Male & Female Age Group
Age Group Categories
* 0-16
* 17-34
* 35-54
* 55-69
* 70+
RACE SHIRTS
T-SHIRTS ARE LIMITED TO OUR FIRST 200 REGISTRANTS! SIZES WILL BE DEPENDENT UPON AVAILABILITY UNLESS YOU REGISTERED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 15.
Join/Create a Team/Group
* Navigate to the Race Page.
* Select Sign Up to begin the registration process.
* Enter in all participant information
* Select Join/Create a team
* If joining you can search for the team
* If the team has not been created you can select "create team"
* From there you can type in team name and optional password
* Follow additional registration steps to complete registration
* donations
* shirt selection
* waiver
* payment
* Participants will receive a confirmation email of registration and group/team
1 MILE ROUTE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3285938813094215146]
5K ROUTE [https://www.strava.com/routes/3285938752509377610]
Prizes:
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top Male & Female Age Group
Age Group Categories
* 0-16
* 17-34
* 35-54
* 55-69
* 70+
RACE SHIRTS
T-SHIRTS ARE LIMITED TO OUR FIRST 200 REGISTRANTS! SIZES WILL BE DEPENDENT UPON AVAILABILITY UNLESS YOU REGISTERED PRIOR TO OCTOBER 15.
Join/Create a Team/Group
* Navigate to the Race Page.
* Select Sign Up to begin the registration process.
* Enter in all participant information
* Select Join/Create a team
* If joining you can search for the team
* If the team has not been created you can select "create team"
* From there you can type in team name and optional password
* Follow additional registration steps to complete registration
* donations
* shirt selection
* waiver
* payment
* Participants will receive a confirmation email of registration and group/team
Races
-
5K Run
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$32.80
OPENS 10 MARDEAL! -
1 Mile Fun Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th September 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$27.50
OPENS 10 MAR
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920 Milliken Road, Spartanburg, 29303, SC, United States
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