Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk
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Event Overview
This is the 11th Annual Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo. The event aims to raise funds for the MUSC Children's Health Wellness Works Program, a wellness and weight management clinic for kids and teens.
Race Details
The race features a USATF-certified 5K course. Participants receive a t-shirt, a race packet with freebies, water, and healthy snacks with their registration. Official timing is provided. All finishers receive a medal. Awards are given to the top three in overall and age-group categories.
The race is open to participants aged 4 and over.
Wellness Expo and Activities
A Wellness Expo runs alongside the event, starting earlier in the morning. The expo features many community and wellness vendors. There is a raffle with prizes from local businesses; tickets can be purchased with cash or card.
Post-race activities include a finish-line party with a food truck (food for purchase), free face painting, the Wellness Expo, the prize raffle, award ceremonies, and healthy snacks. A group warm-up is led by a fitness instructor, and there will be special guests including a mascot and cheerleaders. Portable toilets are available on-site.
Logistics
Packet pickup, which includes the timing bib, t-shirt, and freebies, is available on the Friday before the event at Fleet Feet West Ashley in Charleston. On-site packet pickup and day-of registration are also available on race morning at Hampton Park.
The event takes place at Hampton Park at 30 Mary Murray Drive in Charleston, South Carolina. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
