Will Frederick Memorial 5K Run For The Kids
- Date Sat 19th April 2025
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location York, South Carolina
- Price $27.50
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Join us for the 7th Annual Will Frederick Memorial 5K Run for the Kids on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 8 AM in York, South Carolina! This exciting event promises to be bigger and better than ever, with more giveaways, more participants, and more sponsors joining in on the fun. Participants can either run or walk the 5K route, all while making a positive impact on local youth and children in the community.
Over the years, this incredible race has raised more than $80,000, funding scholarships, supporting adoptions, and fostering spiritual growth among young people. With the support of over 25 local sponsors, the event aims to honor the legacy of Will Frederick by continuing his mission of uplifting and empowering youth. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful experience—register now to secure your spot and ensure you receive this year’s race T-shirt! We'll see you at Lifeway Church, located at 114 South Congress Street, York, SC 29745, as we come together to run for a purpose!
Over the years, this incredible race has raised more than $80,000, funding scholarships, supporting adoptions, and fostering spiritual growth among young people. With the support of over 25 local sponsors, the event aims to honor the legacy of Will Frederick by continuing his mission of uplifting and empowering youth. Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of this meaningful experience—register now to secure your spot and ensure you receive this year’s race T-shirt! We'll see you at Lifeway Church, located at 114 South Congress Street, York, SC 29745, as we come together to run for a purpose!
Organiser's Description
WE ARE BACK FOR OUR 7TH RACE AND IT'S GOING TO BE BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER! MORE GIVEAWAYS, MORE RUNNERS, MORE SPONSORS, MORE IMPACT!
WILL FREDERICK MEMORIAL 5K
RUN FOR THE KIDS
APRIL 19, 2025 8AM
WELCOME TO THE 7TH ANNUAL WILL FREDERICK MEMORIAL 5K RUN FOR THE KIDS
WE'RE RUNNING (AND WALKING) FOR A PURPOSE AND THAT PURPOSE IS THE KIDS AND YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY! WITH MORE THAN 25 DIFFERENT SPONSORS AND HUNDREDS OF WALKERS AND RUNNERS, WE HAVE RAISED MORE THAN $80,000. FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THIS RACE, WEVE SEEN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS ACCEPT CHRIST, BEEN ABLE TO SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION, HELPED FUND ADOPTIONS THAT HAVE BROUGHT BABIES HOME TO THEIR FOREVER FAMILIES, AND THE LIST GOES ON.
WALKERS/RUNNERS: YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN US AT 8AM ON APRIL 19, 2025 TO RUN (OR WALK) THE RACE ROUTE! REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW! REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE THAT YOU RECEIVE AT 2025 RACE T-SHIRT!
PARTNERS/SPONSORS: AS WE PREPARE FOR OUR SEVENTH RACE, WE ARE REACHING OUT TO LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT WE FEEL SHARE THAT HEART FOR COMMUNITY AND ARE ASKING THAT THEY PARTNER WITH US IN THE FORM OF SPONSORSHIP SO THAT THIS IMPACT CAN CONTINUE TO BE POSSIBLE. SPONSORSHIPS ARE WHAT ALLOW US TO DO THOSE BIG THINGS LIKE SENDING KIDS TO CHRISTIAN CAMPS WHERE THEY ENCOUNTER JESUS AND PAY LEGAL FEES FOR ADOPTIONS SO THAT FAMILIES CAN BE UNITED. WE ARE NOTHING WITHOUT OUR SPONSORS AND WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL CONSIDER COMING ALONG SIDE US! IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SPONSOR THE EVENT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL YOUR INTEREST TO [email protected]. DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED AS WELL OR CLICK HERE TO GET MORE DETAILS AND COMPLETE OUR ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM.
NOW, GET YOUR WALKING/RUNNING SHOES READY, REGISTER AS A PARTICIPANT AND WE'LL SEE YOU ON APRIL 19, 2025 AT 8AM AT LIFEWAY CHURCH: 114 SOUTH CONGRESS STREET, YORK, SC 29745.
*THIS IS A NON-CHIPPED RACE. A TIME CLOCK WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE FINISH LINE AND EACH RUNNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING HIS TIME. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS.
WHY WE RUN WILLS STORY
AT 23 YEARS OLD, WILL FREDERICK HAD A LOT OF LIFE TO LIVE. RECENTLY MARRIED TO HANNAH CREWS, WILL WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING A FAMILY OF HIS OWN BUT IN THE MEANTIME, WILL WAS POURING HIMSELF INTO CHILDREN AND STUDENTS IN THE YORK AREA. WILL UNEXPECTEDLY PASSED AWAY IN AUGUST 2018 FOLLOWING COMPLICATIONS FROM SURGERY. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE WILL FREDERICK MEMORIAL 5K EVENT WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE WILLS LEGACY OF IMPACTING THE YOUTH OF GOD'S KINGDOM.
RACE ROUTE [https://www.golifeway.com/5k]
WILL FREDERICK MEMORIAL 5K
RUN FOR THE KIDS
APRIL 19, 2025 8AM
WELCOME TO THE 7TH ANNUAL WILL FREDERICK MEMORIAL 5K RUN FOR THE KIDS
WE'RE RUNNING (AND WALKING) FOR A PURPOSE AND THAT PURPOSE IS THE KIDS AND YOUTH IN OUR COMMUNITY! WITH MORE THAN 25 DIFFERENT SPONSORS AND HUNDREDS OF WALKERS AND RUNNERS, WE HAVE RAISED MORE THAN $80,000. FROM THE PROCEEDS OF THIS RACE, WEVE SEEN HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS ACCEPT CHRIST, BEEN ABLE TO SCHOLARSHIP STUDENTS TO CONTINUE THEIR EDUCATION, HELPED FUND ADOPTIONS THAT HAVE BROUGHT BABIES HOME TO THEIR FOREVER FAMILIES, AND THE LIST GOES ON.
WALKERS/RUNNERS: YOU'RE INVITED TO JOIN US AT 8AM ON APRIL 19, 2025 TO RUN (OR WALK) THE RACE ROUTE! REGISTRATION IS OPEN NOW! REGISTER EARLY TO GUARANTEE THAT YOU RECEIVE AT 2025 RACE T-SHIRT!
PARTNERS/SPONSORS: AS WE PREPARE FOR OUR SEVENTH RACE, WE ARE REACHING OUT TO LOCAL BUSINESSES THAT WE FEEL SHARE THAT HEART FOR COMMUNITY AND ARE ASKING THAT THEY PARTNER WITH US IN THE FORM OF SPONSORSHIP SO THAT THIS IMPACT CAN CONTINUE TO BE POSSIBLE. SPONSORSHIPS ARE WHAT ALLOW US TO DO THOSE BIG THINGS LIKE SENDING KIDS TO CHRISTIAN CAMPS WHERE THEY ENCOUNTER JESUS AND PAY LEGAL FEES FOR ADOPTIONS SO THAT FAMILIES CAN BE UNITED. WE ARE NOTHING WITHOUT OUR SPONSORS AND WE HOPE THAT YOU WILL CONSIDER COMING ALONG SIDE US! IT'S NOT TOO LATE TO SPONSOR THE EVENT. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED PLEASE EMAIL YOUR INTEREST TO [email protected]. DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS APPRECIATED AS WELL OR CLICK HERE TO GET MORE DETAILS AND COMPLETE OUR ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM.
NOW, GET YOUR WALKING/RUNNING SHOES READY, REGISTER AS A PARTICIPANT AND WE'LL SEE YOU ON APRIL 19, 2025 AT 8AM AT LIFEWAY CHURCH: 114 SOUTH CONGRESS STREET, YORK, SC 29745.
*THIS IS A NON-CHIPPED RACE. A TIME CLOCK WILL BE PROVIDED AT THE FINISH LINE AND EACH RUNNER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COLLECTING HIS TIME. PRIZES WILL BE AWARDED FOR FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD PLACE MALE AND FEMALE FINISHERS.
WHY WE RUN WILLS STORY
AT 23 YEARS OLD, WILL FREDERICK HAD A LOT OF LIFE TO LIVE. RECENTLY MARRIED TO HANNAH CREWS, WILL WAS LOOKING FORWARD TO HAVING A FAMILY OF HIS OWN BUT IN THE MEANTIME, WILL WAS POURING HIMSELF INTO CHILDREN AND STUDENTS IN THE YORK AREA. WILL UNEXPECTEDLY PASSED AWAY IN AUGUST 2018 FOLLOWING COMPLICATIONS FROM SURGERY. ALL PROCEEDS FROM THE WILL FREDERICK MEMORIAL 5K EVENT WILL BE USED TO CONTINUE WILLS LEGACY OF IMPACTING THE YOUTH OF GOD'S KINGDOM.
RACE ROUTE [https://www.golifeway.com/5k]
Races
-
Will Frederick Memorial 5K Run for the Kids
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt (For Those Registered Prior to Midnight on 4/1/2025)
Sat 19th April 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
Day of registration is available from 7:00am - 7:45am on the day of the race - T-SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED. Race packet pickup is Friday, April 26 from 1pm - 7pm.
Reviews
Done this event?
First-hand event reviews from people who have been there, done that and got the breathable T-shirt, really help everyone choose their next event.
Add a reviewWill Frederick Memorial 5K Run For The Kids
