Run for Life - Lake Wylie
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Event details
Run for Life is an annual fundraising event organized by the River Hills / Lake Wylie Lions Club in Lake Wylie, South Carolina. The event includes these distances:
- 10K Run - $35
- 5K Run - $30
- 1-Mile Family Fun Walk - $15
Registration opens January 21, 2026 at 11:59am EST. The start and finish are at Camp Thunderbird, adjacent to the River Hills community. The event page lists additional activities such as eye examinations and diabetes screening stations, and an appearance by the author of the diabetes book "Sweetie".
Course and purpose
The 5K, 10K and 1-mile course are held in the River Hills lakeside community. The course description notes rolling hills, tree-lined roads, and lake and golf course views; the walk route includes stroller-friendly sidewalks. Net proceeds support the Lions Club’s work for Type I childhood diabetes, including sponsoring children to attend Camp Sweet Escape. The Lions Club also supports more than 30 local charities through this race and other community activities. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
