Call My Name 5K
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Event overview
The Call My Name 5K is the 4th annual event held on February 22, 2026. The race honors predominantly Black convicted laborers, boys and men ages 14 to 67, who were leased from the state penitentiary to build Clemson College between 1890 and 1914. Those laborers contributed to red brick campus buildings, cleared land, and constructed roads, sidewalks, and a dike. The event tours the Clemson University campus and pays tribute to these stories. Call My Name is a research project that documents and shares histories of Black men, women, and children connected to Clemson University.
Events and fees
- 5K: standard entry, price listed as $25.
- 5K (Clemson University Student): for full-time or part-time Clemson students, price listed as $15.
The standard 5K price increases after November 30, 2025. The student price increases after December 31, 2025.
Location and awards
The event location is Carillon Garden, Clemson University, 101 Calhoun Drive, Clemson, SC 29634. Awards are provided in the following categories: Overall Male and Female (top 3), Masters Male and Female (top 3), and Age Group winners (top 1) for male and female divisions across age bands from 15 & Under through 75 & Older. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
