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Anderson’s 3rd Child Abuse Prevention Run Anderson South Carolina    Welcome to the 3rd Annual Child Abuse Prevention Run Prevent Child Abuse d/b/a The Parenting Place “Happy, healthy children growing up in homes free of abuse and neglect”   We are a Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Agency serving Greenville, Pickens, Anderson, Oconee. We are a non-profit organization serving children and parents in the Upstate of South Carolina since 1991, providing resources, services, and support that will prevent all forms of child abuse and neglect in the Upstate of S.C.  Events What: Child Abuse Prevention Run Where: 150 Rose Valley Blvd. Anderson SC, 29625 When: Saturday April 11th, 2026 Packet Pickup: 8:00am 5k Run/Walk: 9:00am

5th Annual Run for Recovery - Anderson   Hosted by The Bridge Center Recovery.   ABOUT:  The Bridge Center Recovery is a treatment facility for men seeking freedom from drug and alcohol addiction. We are located on West Whitner Street in Anderson, SC. The Bridge Center has been operating since August of 2020, and has helped over 300 men in an official capacity to date.    PROCEEDS: Race proceeds go back to our Scholarship Fund to financially assist men through our program. The current cost is $4,000 for 4 months. Funds raised will tremendously benefit The Bridge Center Recovery to further its vision to eradicate addiction one addict/alcoholic at a time.   SPONSORS: Community Sponsors are vital. Not only do you receive recognition on race day materials, but you get to see the impact your generosity provides. We would love to partner with you via sponsorship. If you would like to sponsor the race, please contact caitlin@tbcr.org or call the office at 864-540-8080.   Consider making

We Are Roady Fun Run 2026 Dates: April 21 April 28 May 5 May 12  May 19 May 26  June 2 June 9 June 16 June 23 June 30 July 7 July 14 Final Award/Party  This is a free 13 week children's fun running program for the Anderson and surrounding area communities. Points are accumulated each week they are in attendance that will go towards the bike drawing.   All races are on Tuesdays at 6:00pm. We are located at the Alex Pike Park at Shadyside Park. Address is 1320 Alexandria Pike, Anderson, IN 46012. Next to the children's playground.   We offer a timed 1/4 mile race for under 5 yrs. And a 1 mile race for those who can run a mile. Parents are welcome and encouraged to run with their child either distance.   We belong to the Road Runners Club of America for our insurance program. They require that we have a signed waiver from participants. Registering here allows the race director to easily assimilate participants and record your child's finish time each week. You only need to si

SpringFest and "Follow Me 5K and Fun Run" - Saturday, May 2    A 5K and Half-mile Fun Run sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church as part of the #Trinitystrong Spring festival.  Half-mile Fun Run starts at 8:00am. 5K starts at 8:30am. Both races will be timed events.  Pancake breakfast begins at 8:30 and lasts till 10:30am. Tickets are available to purchase in advance from the church office for $8. This event will also celebrate our "75th Anniversary" as a church in Anderson at this location. First place overall Male and Female in the 1/2 mile run will receive Chic Fil A food cards in the amount of $25.00. First place overall Male and Female in the 5K run will receive Chic-Fil -A food cards in the amount of $50.00. Age group winners and awards will be given out for both events consisting of medals, pancake breakfast plates, Free bake sale item, and BOGO  depending on finish placeme

OVERVIEW The White River Run showcases the beautiful paved trail system in Anderson as it meanders alongside the White River. The course is mostly shaded and features the wood boardwalk, the new riverfront area, and the Blue Bridge.Presented by Anderson Road Runners Club in partnership with Community Hospital Anderson's Community Foundation program, Community in MotionAnderson Road Runners is a 501(3)c organization that promotes Running and Walking in Madison County.  ARRC provides the Roady Racers, our Free Kids Run Program in the summers.   Chip timing is provided by DINO. Come explore the amazing trail system with us! PRE-REGISTRATION Pre-registration ends at 11:59 PM EDT on Wednesday, 05 June 2024. DAY-OF REGISTRATION All events - $35 SHIRTS Race shirts are available to order for an additional price during registration. If shirts are still available you may be able to purchase on race day. However, they are only guaranteed if you pre-register and order a shirt by May 20th, 2024

Join us for a "For Fun Endurance Style" Race.  Clock starts at 9 am and counts down to 4 hours at 1 pm.  Individually or with a group you put together, see how many miles you knock out on our modified Shadyside course.   We are using this as an introduction/warm-up to the 8-Hour Dream Endurance Race hosted by CRRG in mid-July (https://www.8hourdream.com/).  Bring your 8-Hour team out to practice, or bring yourself and/or some friends and see what an event like this is like to participate in! We gather and setup at the Shadyside Activity Center (next to the Pickleball courts) off Alexandria Pike.  We will run our regular Shadyside course; Backwards!  We will have 2.6 mile and 1.5 mile loops available. There will be no scoring, no tracking; keep your own time and distance.  There will be one clock counting down the 4 hours until the Warm Up is over!  Anderson Road Runners will have a tent and grill setup with some food and a water and Gatorade aide station available.  Bring your

It's a Fourth of July Celebration!   If you think the only race that's happening on America's 249th Birthday weekend is seeing who's first to snag that second helping of BBQ or who can down that cold beverage the fastest, guess again! Before lifting a fork, diving off the back of your boat, and taking that post pool party snooze, hundreds of American's will start their holiday by joining forces and celebrating with other patriots at America's 5k!  AND, if you are an American Hero, we want to honor you with a land of the FREE race bib! We're also celebrating the heat of elite runners, weekend warriors, mamma's with strollers and kids alike to join us for 3.1 miles of Birthday FUN! So, if you have a flair for costumed fun and are looking for a reason to feel guilt free about BBQ and lounging all day, feel like the stars and stripes are in your favor, and LOVE AMERICA -- make a like a firecracker and shoot on over to register today! As with all First Flight

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Join us on race day, August 14th, 2026 for The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight 1 mile at 8:15pm and 5k at 9pm. Packet Pick-Up: Packet pick-up will be held August 14th from noon until 15 minutes prior to each race starting. Packet pick-up will be held at the Anderson Area YMCA at the front of the building under the awning, and is a drive thru format until 5pm. After 5pm, driving through our parking lot becomes more congested, and we will switch to walk up pickup. Please check your email on race day for more information regarding packet pick up! Race Day Registration: All registration, including Race Day Registration, will be conducted through RunSignUp.com. We will not be holding any in-person, face to face race day registration. Please register through RunSignUp.com, and then head to packet pick up to collect your bib. Race Routes: Race routes for The Peoples Bank Midnight Flight: 5K 1 Mile

Lace up and get ready for takeoff! ✈️🏃‍♂️ Welcome to the 3rd Annual Earn Your Wings 5K & 1-Mile Fun Run, a one-of-a-kind race experience you won’t find anywhere else in Anderson County. This year, runners and walkers of all ages will hit the runway—yes, the actual runway—for a course that’s as exciting as it is fast. Known as the flattest and fastest course in Anderson County, Earn Your Wings is perfect whether you’re chasing a new PR, enjoying a fun run with family, or soaking in the thrill of racing where planes usually fly. From competitive runners to first-timers, everyone is invited to earn their wings and be part of an unforgettable race day.  📅 Event Details Date: October 10, 2026Location: Anderson Regional Airport5805 Airport Road, Anderson, SC 29626 Schedule: Packet Pickup: 7:00 AM1-Mile Run/Walk Start: 8:15 AM5K Start: 8:30 AM ✈️ Race Highlights USATF-Certified Course1-Mile Run is timed and includes a custom bib and finish medalHigh-quality polyester/cotto

Join us for a "For Fun Endurance Style" Race.  Run or Walk as little or as much as you can in 4 hours!Thanks to our sponsors at Community Hospital Anderson's Community In Motion program, we can offer this free, just sign up here!Open course with all the beautiful trails Mounds State Park has to offer.  This is a trail event but there is a 1 mile stretch of road for anyone wanting to take a break from the dirt. The clock starts at Noon and counts down 4 hours to 4 pm. Individually or with friends, see how many miles you knock out!There are no distance requirements; however much you feel you can do in the time! Just make it back to the line before the time is up! Start/Finish/Food: Woodland Shelter @ Mounds State ParkStarts at Noon, 12 pmFinishes at 4 pm Anderson Road Runners will be providing the clock, food for fuel and drinks. Feel free to bring anything you enjoy or if you want to bring in potluck style! There will be no scoring, no tracking; keep your own time and di

The Unified Group Services Run/Walk for Cancer benefitting the Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Foundation will raise funds to support the the at Ascension St. Vincent Anderson Cancer Center.   All proceeds raised by participants and sponsors will benefit patients and families of the Cancer Center.   Sign up as an individual or participate as a team. Runners will enjoy a 5K distance course that starts and ends on the racetrack. Walkers will enjoy a furlong's length (7/8 of mile) stroll around the Harrah's Hoosier Park track. The Jumbotron will capture all participants, so invite your friends and family to attend and cheer.

Welcome to the Sadlers Creek Stumble  A Fall Trail Running & Camping Experience for the Whole Family! 🌲🍁   Pitch your tent, stoke the campfire, and get ready for a crisp autumn weekend filled with trail miles, lakeside views, and family fun at Sadlers Creek State Park. Whether you’re chasing a 100-mile buckle or strolling through your first 10k, the Sadlers Creek Stumble blends trail racing with the magic of fall camping. Nestled on a quiet peninsula extending into Lake Hartwell, this hidden gem of a state park offers the perfect setting for a weekend escape. Wake up to cool morning air and the smell of campfire coffee, cheer on runners from your hammock, and spend the evenings swapping race stories around the fire pit under a starry sky.   Choose Your Fall Trail Adventure:  🍂 100 Mile (32-Hour Limit) – 15 scenic loops through golden woods 🍂 Marathon – 4 loops of pine-needle-packed trails 🍂 Half Marathon – 2 loops of lakeside beauty 🍂

Whether you’re an experienced mountain biker or new to the sport, we’ve got a race you will find enjoyable and challenging. Many are familiar with triathlons competed on paved roads; however, fewer athletes have challenged themselves with an off-road duathlon. The transition area will be set up in the grassy field near the main park office. You’ll start and finish each leg of the duathlon from here. The first leg will be a 5k trail run that will wind through the trails going to the boat ramp. The trails are wide single track and should be a pleasant trail run. You’ll circle back to the transition area and get your bike for the second leg. The bike leg will enter the trail system from the beach to the left/east of the main office. Your ride will take you along the water's edge and through the woods over towards the camping area and Persimmon Beach. You’ll do several loops in the woods before returning to the transition area for the third and final leg of the race. The third leg will

OVERVIEW Enjoy a scenic trail run through Mounds State Park, along the river and by the ancient Adena Indian Mounds. You can choose a 5MI run, 5K run, or a 5K walk. A children's fun run will meet at 1:20 PM by the pool house; the fun run will start at 1:30 PM. Parking is limited so please park in the designated lots and areas.  Absolutely no parking on the roads and no parking in the grass unless so directed by a park ranger. Visit http://www.runthemounds.com for more information.          1.          Race Participants - All race participants will have a chip on their race bib in order to be timed.  Please wear bib on your front to make scoring easier.2.          Pavilion -Packet Pickup for Bibs and Apparel - Packet pickup starts at Noon.  The sooner you arrive the better parking will be available.  Packet Pickup CLOSES at 1:45 pm.  Make sure to give yourself time to find parking and pick up your packet before this time.3.          Water Stops on Course - There are two water stops

Gobble, gobble!!! Calling all TURKEYS!Join us for our annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day at Shadyside Lake! Registration is online or the day of only and starts at 7:15 AM. Registration is $5 (No shirt)ALL Proceeds will go to Outfitters!  Outfitters provides new and gently used clothing to school age children in need. Last year we provided over 1100 children in Madison County with a weeks worth of clothing absolutely free.https://outfittersclothes.org/Activity Center at Shadyside Park (next to the Pickleball courts) Walkers and runners start at the same time (8 AM) Walkers complete 1 lap (approximately 2.64 miles).Runners complete 2 laps (approximately 5.28 miles). Please bring your own hydration and nutrition as water and energy will not be provided on the course. Top Male and Female Runners and Walkers will win special prizes as well as pies and other great items given out as well!

It's a Thanksgiving Day Tradition!   If you think the only race that happens on Thanksgiving Day is seeing who gets a second helping of pumpkin pie first, guess again!  Before lifting a fork, watching football, and taking a post-turkey snooze, hundreds Andersonian's start their holiday by giving thanks - with the famous Electric City Gobbler 5K and 1 MILE FUN RUN!  and NEW this year Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial!    We welcome the tail feathers of Elite runners, weekend warriors, mamma's with strollers and kids alike along our fast 5K run course 1 Mile FUN RUN and NEW for 2026... the Tail Feathers on Fire 1 Mile Time Trial! So, if you have a flair for costumed fun, and enjoy fun, prizes and looking for a reason to feel guilt free about gobbling down all day, then lucky for you (and your love of green bean casserole) we are here, so get signed up you turkeys!!  Proceeds go to scholarship kids in the community to be active through our Operation Active Kids Progra

Join us for our annual Anderson Area YMCA Reindeer Run, sponsored by Carson's Steak Warehouse, for our 1 mile, 5k, or both! Registration includes a festive long sleeve Reindeer Run shirt. Holiday headgear and attire is encouraged for this fun, family friendly race. Pre-registration: Register by November 9th at noon to guarantee your shirt by race day.  Sizes and quantities may be limited, so get your registration in today! Packet pick up:  Packet pick up will be held on Friday, December 4th from 12pm until 6pm, and then resume Saturday morning, December 5th, at 7am. Packet pick up will be held at the Anderson Area YMCA front entrance under the awning. Please check your email as we will send out more information the week prior to the event. Race Day Registration: All registration, including Race Day Registration, will be conducted through RunSignUp.com. We will not be holding any in-person, face to face race day registration. Please register through RunSignUp.com, and then head to