Races

Join us for Ready, Set, Read! ELP’s Derby Dash—a fun-filled race morning supporting early literacy in York County! Featuring a 5K, a family-friendly 1.25 mile fun run/walk, a kids’ Hobby Horse Race, and a post-race reception at Hoppin' Rock Hill, this Derby-themed event is perfect for runners, walkers, and families of all ages. All proceeds benefit The Early Learning Partnership of York County.

Detective Michael “Mike” Doty, who served the York County community for 12 years, was one of four deputies shot searching for a domestic violence suspect in York on January 16, 2018. A day later he passed away. He was an investigator with the York County Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Unit and was the Law Enforcement Officer Narcan (LEON) Program coordinator for the sheriff’s office. He was also a member of the YCSO SWAT Entry Team, as well as an associate advisor for the York County Explorer Post 1786. Your participation in this race will directly benefit Keystone Substance Abuse Services. Keystone was established in 1969 as a private, not-for-profit organization that serves as the Act 301 (1973) substance abuse authority in York County, South Carolina. Keystone offers nationally accredited and licensed services including education, prevention, and treatment (both outpatient and inpatient) -- to meet the needs of individuals, families, and groups in York County and surrounding

If you are part of a high school team that is participating as a team, your coach will enter you through Milesplit. If you are a coach that wants to enter a high school team, please click here The Reindeer Games Just Got Real The summer heat meets holiday cheer at the Rudolph’s Revenge 5K!Join us July 18th at 8:30 PM on the Northwestern High School XC Course for a night run lit by glow sticks, Christmas lights, and competitive energy. Run through twinkling trails and see if you can outrun Rudolph himself. Whether you’re racing for glory or just running for the glow, this is one you don’t want to miss! Race Highlights:🎄 Night course lit with glow sticks & Christmas lights🦌 Christmas costumes encouraged🏆 Awards for top finishers 🔥 Post-race music, snacks Race Information Rudolph's Revenge is a fundraiser to benefit The Northwestern Cross Country Team. Race Description The 5K will be held on Northwestern High School’s Campus and will contain element

The Rocktoberfest Half Marathon and 5K presented by Riverwalk is a running event that takes place in Rock Hill, South Carolina. It is a fun-filled event that combines running with music and beer. The event includes a half marathon and a 5K race, both of which take place in the scenic Riverwalk neighborhoods of Rock Hill.   To keep the runners motivated, there is a rock band performing live music near the start/finish line. After the race, participants can enjoy an Octoberfest beer garden where they can celebrate their achievements with friends and family. The beer garden will feature a variety of beers, including some of the best local brews.   This event is not just about the race; it's a full-day celebration of fitness, music, and good times. Whether you are a seasoned runner or a beginner, the Rocktoberfest Half Marathon and 5K presented by Riverwalk is an excellent opportunity to have fun and experience the unique atmosphere of the Riverwalk area of Rock Hill.  It's beautif

NEW FOR 2025! We will reroute the 1 Mile Fun Run so that it shares the same start and finish as the 5KWe are going to have an alumni division for Northwestern graduates. We will have awards for the overall male and female finishers in the alumni division. Depending on how many entries we have we may go up to 3 deep in the overall awards. Race Information The Northwestern Turkey Trot is a fundraiser to benefit The Northwestern Cross Country team and The Trojan Club. The Trojan Club supports hundreds of student-athletes in all sports at Northwestern High School in Rock Hill, SC. Race Description Both the 5K and the 1 Mile Fun Run will be held on Northwestern High School’s Cross Country Course. The course is run primarily on grass and covers parts of the ATC, Northwestern, and Rawlinson Road Middle School. The 1 Mile Fun Run will roughly cover the first and last half mile of the cross country course. The fun run will share the same start/finish as the 5K.  The 5K race is for all ages and