Venom Baseball Home Run 5k and 1 Mile

Thursday, January 9 – Saturday, February 22, 2025 Past event

9:00 AM EST

Anderson, South Carolina

$16.90–$38.10 · 3 races

5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for a thrilling athletic experience at the inaugural Venom Baseball Home Run 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run, taking place from January 9 to February 22, 2025, at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center in Anderson. This exciting event, hosted by the Carolina Venom Baseball organization, invites participants of all ages to join in the fun while supporting a great cause. The race features a scenic, paved course winding through the baseball fields, making it a perfect outing for both competitive runners and casual walkers.

Whether you're aiming to snag a medal or simply enjoy a day out with friends, this event welcomes everyone, including strollers and dogs! Early registration is available for just $30 for the 5K and $10 for the 1 Mile Fun Run, with prices increasing after February 14. Don't miss out on the opportunity to receive a race shirt with your early registration for the 5K! With medals awarded to the top male and female finishers across various age brackets, this event promises to be a fantastic celebration of community, sportsmanship, and fun. Mark your calendars and be part of the excitement!

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Races

5k

Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt

3 Laps around the baseball fields

Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 (9:30 AM EST)

$38.10

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1 Mile

Incl. $1.90 Fee & T-Shirt

All Venom players will participate in the 1 mile! Toddlers in strollers participate for free!

Saturday, Feb 22, 2025 (9:00 AM EST)

$16.90

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Virtual 5k Race
Virtual

Incl. $2.80 Fee

We appreciate our United States Army National Guard Missile Battalion! They plan to join this race! We are thankful for you all!

Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 (9:00 AM EST)

$32.80

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Organiser's description

Carolina Venom Baseball organization is excited to host the first Venom Baseball Home Run 5K and 1 Mile! Carolina Venom Baseball is a non-profit travel baseball organization that strives to teach sportsmanship and skill development in players ages 8-15 and instill core values that will have a lasting impact on their lives. The race will start and stop at the Anderson Sports and Entertainment Center baseball fields. The race is a timed event that winds through the ball fields on a paved course. This race is rain or shine but may be canceled if there is severe weather, such as thunderstorms or snow/ice. In the event the race is cancelled, we will consider your payment as a donation to Venom Baseball.

We welcome and encourage both runners and walkers. Strollers and dogs are allowed! Whether your goal is to win first place or to stroll with friends, we would be thankful for your participation.

Early Registration: 5K - $30 / 1 Mile Fun Run - $10. Toddlers under 2 free (in a stroller)
Earlybird registration will end 2/14/25

Race Fees (after 2/14/25): 5K - $35 / 1 Mile Fun Run - $15 / Toddlers under 2 free (in a stroller)
**Event shirts will be included with Early Bird registration for 5K participants ONLY. We will have a limited number of t-shirts for sale on race day.

>>>RACE PACKET PICKUP: Race packet pick-up will begin at the entrance gate 45 minutes prior to race.

Awards: Medals will be given to the top male and top female in the following age brackets for the 5K:
12 & under
13-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60-69
70+