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
Join us for an exciting day at the 2026 Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer Race on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at the beautiful Milliken Arboretum in Spartanburg! This vibrant event invites serious runners, casual joggers, and walkers to come together in a collective effort to support local children battling cancer. Participants can choose to take part in a fun cross-country run or tackle the 5K race, all while raising funds to provide essential support for families during treatment. Last year, the Upstate Strut raised over $65,000, and this year, we aim to top that!
Gather your friends, family, and colleagues to form a team and make a meaningful impact while having fun! With exciting team competitions for the most spirited team, the largest team, and the top fundraising team, there's plenty of motivation to get creative with your team names and outfits. Plus, every registered participant will receive a super cool race shirt—sign up by August 28th to guarantee your size! Let's lace up our running shoes, strut our stuff, and make a difference for the brave children in our community. Don't miss out on this uplifting event—mark your calendars and prepare to rally for a great cause
Gather your friends, family, and colleagues to form a team and make a meaningful impact while having fun! With exciting team competitions for the most spirited team, the largest team, and the top fundraising team, there's plenty of motivation to get creative with your team names and outfits. Plus, every registered participant will receive a super cool race shirt—sign up by August 28th to guarantee your size! Let's lace up our running shoes, strut our stuff, and make a difference for the brave children in our community. Don't miss out on this uplifting event—mark your calendars and prepare to rally for a great cause
Organiser's Description
We are excited to welcome the community back for the 2026 Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Milliken Arboretum! Serious runners, casual joggers, and walkers alike will come together for a great day supporting an even greater cause as we run, walk, and rally in support of local children battling cancer and the families who stand beside them.
Last year, the Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer raised more than $65,000 to benefit Upstate children through Childrens Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. This cross-country fun run and 5K race helps children fighting the toughest battles of their lives by providing critical support to families throughout treatment. Lets show up, move our bodies, and rally together in support of these strong and brave children!
RACE SHIRTS INCLUDED!
SUPER COOL RACE SHIRTS ARE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION. SIGN UP BY AUGUST 28TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE. LIMITED AVAILABILITY AFTER THAT.
STRUT WITH A TEAM!
Gather your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to join you to Strut as a team! Fun team names and matching outfits? Absolutely. Making a meaningful impact on the lives of local children facing pediatric cancer? Even better.
_TROPHIES FOR MOST SPIRITED TEAM, LARGEST TEAM, AND TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM WILL BE AWARDED AFTER THE RACE!_
HOW TO CREATE/JOIN A TEAM:
* 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 name
* 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
* Participants will receive a confirmation email of registration and team
PRIZES
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top Male & Female Age Group (0-16, 17-34, 35-54, 55-69, 70+)
ROUTE INFORMATION:
1 Mile Route [https://www.strava.com/routes/3285938813094215146]
5k Route [https://www.strava.com/routes/3285938752509377610]
Last year, the Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer raised more than $65,000 to benefit Upstate children through Childrens Cancer Partners of the Carolinas. This cross-country fun run and 5K race helps children fighting the toughest battles of their lives by providing critical support to families throughout treatment. Lets show up, move our bodies, and rally together in support of these strong and brave children!
RACE SHIRTS INCLUDED!
SUPER COOL RACE SHIRTS ARE INCLUDED WITH REGISTRATION. SIGN UP BY AUGUST 28TH TO GUARANTEE YOUR SHIRT SIZE. LIMITED AVAILABILITY AFTER THAT.
STRUT WITH A TEAM!
Gather your friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors to join you to Strut as a team! Fun team names and matching outfits? Absolutely. Making a meaningful impact on the lives of local children facing pediatric cancer? Even better.
_TROPHIES FOR MOST SPIRITED TEAM, LARGEST TEAM, AND TOP FUNDRAISING TEAM WILL BE AWARDED AFTER THE RACE!_
HOW TO CREATE/JOIN A TEAM:
* 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 name
* 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
* Participants will receive a confirmation email of registration and team
PRIZES
Top 3 Male and Female Overall
Top Male & Female Age Group (0-16, 17-34, 35-54, 55-69, 70+)
ROUTE INFORMATION:
1 Mile Route [https://www.strava.com/routes/3285938813094215146]
5k Route [https://www.strava.com/routes/3285938752509377610]
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