Waterside Gold Star Memorial Day 5K
- Date Sat 24th May 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Fort Mill, South Carolina
- Price Free
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the inaugural Waterside Gold Star Memorial Day 5K on Saturday, May 24, 2025, in the picturesque town of Fort Mill, York. This vibrant event promises an uplifting atmosphere as we honor our heroes with a memorable run. Participants will enjoy a well-marked course adorned with American flags, fostering a spirit of community and patriotism.
The day kicks off with check-in at 7:15 AM at Hideaway Gulch Green Space, followed by a poignant moment of silence and the National Anthem at 8:00 AM. The Gold Star Run will commence at 8:05 AM, encouraging runners to don their best patriotic gear and engage in a fun-filled atmosphere. Instead of traditional medals, all finishers will receive unique American Flag pins to commemorate their achievement, making this event a keepsake to cherish. Whether you're running, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, come together to celebrate our community and show your support for our local heroes!
The day kicks off with check-in at 7:15 AM at Hideaway Gulch Green Space, followed by a poignant moment of silence and the National Anthem at 8:00 AM. The Gold Star Run will commence at 8:05 AM, encouraging runners to don their best patriotic gear and engage in a fun-filled atmosphere. Instead of traditional medals, all finishers will receive unique American Flag pins to commemorate their achievement, making this event a keepsake to cherish. Whether you're running, volunteering, or cheering from the sidelines, come together to celebrate our community and show your support for our local heroes!
Organiser's Description
We are six weeks away from our first annual Gold Star Memorial Day Run here in Waterside. A couple of quick notes:
We will have one route that will be marked with cones and American Flags. I have presented two options. Check them out and we will do a vote on the option most pick.
Volunteers needed. Anyone that can help me set up the course would be appreciated. Anyone that would like to have their cars or golf carts helping make sure our runners stay safe and keep intersections clear as they pass would be appreciated as well. If anyone wants to volunteer to sing the National Anthem prior to the race, let me know.
Neighbors not participating. Would love to see yall line the sidewalks in front of your homes and support our runners. Play music, cheer, noisemakers. Show our neighborhood love. Check out the route. If your house is on it, just step outside and cheer. If your home is not, come to the finish line or another spot on the course to watch and cheer on your neighbors.
Runners. Have fun. Dress in patriotic gear, run with American flags, ruck march, etc.
Schedule: 7:15am check in begins at Hideaway Gulch Green space
8:00am Moment of Silence. National Anthem.
8:05am Gold Star Run begins
The giveaway. Instead of medals, we are going to do unique pins. At the end of the race, each participant will be given a lanyard (if you havent gotten one from the Turkey Trot) and will select an American Flag pin design of their choosing that can be pinned to the lanyard. Every race we do, will have a unique pin. Collect them all and show off your Waterside race swag!
We will have one route that will be marked with cones and American Flags. I have presented two options. Check them out and we will do a vote on the option most pick.
Volunteers needed. Anyone that can help me set up the course would be appreciated. Anyone that would like to have their cars or golf carts helping make sure our runners stay safe and keep intersections clear as they pass would be appreciated as well. If anyone wants to volunteer to sing the National Anthem prior to the race, let me know.
Neighbors not participating. Would love to see yall line the sidewalks in front of your homes and support our runners. Play music, cheer, noisemakers. Show our neighborhood love. Check out the route. If your house is on it, just step outside and cheer. If your home is not, come to the finish line or another spot on the course to watch and cheer on your neighbors.
Runners. Have fun. Dress in patriotic gear, run with American flags, ruck march, etc.
Schedule: 7:15am check in begins at Hideaway Gulch Green space
8:00am Moment of Silence. National Anthem.
8:05am Gold Star Run begins
The giveaway. Instead of medals, we are going to do unique pins. At the end of the race, each participant will be given a lanyard (if you havent gotten one from the Turkey Trot) and will select an American Flag pin design of their choosing that can be pinned to the lanyard. Every race we do, will have a unique pin. Collect them all and show off your Waterside race swag!
Waterside Gold Star Memorial Day 5K
