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#Race4Wanza

Sat April 26, 2025 Charleston, SC 29407 US Directions
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10 Year Anniversary Celebration
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Competitive Division

$20 - $35 7:30AM EDT
Events: Competition Individual Competition Child (ages 5-15years old) Competition Team

Non-Competitive Division

$20 - $35 7:30AM EDT
Events: Individual Child (ages 5-15years old)

Race From Home (virtual)

$35 Registration ends April 7, 2025 at 11:59pm EDT

Pizza, Wings & Skate Party Ticket ONLY

$25 11:00AM EDT - 2:00PM EDT Registration ends April 26, 2025 at 2:00pm EDT

Description

 #Race4Wanza 2025 Facebook Event 

Race Date: Saturday, April 26th, 2025

Join the community for the 10th Annual #Race4Wanza Doughnut Dash in honor of TyWanza Sanders! TyWanza Sanders, a man with a philanthropic spirit and a commitment to the achievement of youth in his community and beyond, was the youngest victim of the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church Massacre. To honor his life and continue his legacy, Race 4 Achievement Inc. (R4A) created this family friendly community run/walk to provide funds for R4A's TyWanza Sanders Scholarship Fund and other philanthropic outreach programs. 

 

This community event is R4A's primary fundraiser, enabling us to persist in our mission of supporting the community and championing diversity within the Charleston #commUNITY. Proceeds from this event have allowed R4A to award $25,000 worth of scholarships since the event's inception to minority high school graduates in the Charleston area. The TyWanza Sanders Scholarship Fund includes The TyWanza Sanders Scholarship at James Island Charter High, West Ashley High, and Burke High School awarding $1,000 scholarships at each school to a minority graduating senior, The Dan Stern Citadel Scholarship awarding a minority Charleston area graduate attending The Citadel with $1000, and Malik Samir Werts Scholarship awarding a minority graduating senior from the Charleston County School of the Arts with $1000.

 

Tag Race 4 Achievement when you post your participation on
🍩FB @Race4Achievement
🍩IG  @race4achievement
🍩TikTok  @Race4Achievement
Use the hashtags #Race4Wanza #AmbitionOverAdversity
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*Please note that you may use the restroom facilities at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (midway point) or at Kids Garden (race starting location).

Place

61 Windermere Blvd
Charleston, SC US 29407

Event Timeline

Registration: 7:30am - 8:30am

Can't Stop Training Stretch: 8:30am

Staggered Race Start Time: 9:00am Competitive Individuals & Teams
                                                   9:03am Competitive Kids
                                                   9:05am Non-Competitors
                                                   "Race From Home" anytime

Where: Rear Parking Lot of the South Windermere Center directly behind Half-Moon Outfitters (61 Windermere Blvd, Charleston, SC 29407)

Race Registrations

  • Non-competing individuals* will be able to consume as many doughnuts as they want on a "one doughnut at a time basis."
    *All kids must have a parent or parental guardian in sight of them and must be registered for the event as well.

  • Race From Home can be done anytime after you receive your registration materials and swag bag. Shipping fee is included in your ticket price. 
    (April 7th registration ends for Race From Home)
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  • Competing individuals/teams will run/walk from South Windermere Shopping Center down the Greenway to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts where they MUST eat a dozen doughnuts before heading back to the finish line - IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON EATING ALL 12 DOUGHNUTS DO NOT REGISTER AS A COMPETITOR
  • Competing Kids* will run/walk from South Windermere Shopping Center down the Greenway to Krispy Kreme Doughnuts where they MUST eat 4 doughnuts before heading back to the finish line - IF YOU DO NOT PLAN ON EATING 4 DOUGHNUTS DO NOT REGISTER AS A COMPETITOR.
    *All kids must have a parent or parental guardian in sight of them and must be registered for the event as well.

 

Registration includes:

  • #Race4Wanza Doughnut Dash T-Shirt
  • Doughnut Dash swag bag
  • Race Medal
  • Race Number

Competition Rules

Awarding 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Place Medals for Team, Kids per competitive group, and each Female & Male per competitive group
See Rules & FAQ Page for more information
  1. Competitors must wear their designated race bibs visibly.
  2. Competitors must keep their wristband on throughout race. Teams receive a Green Wristband while Competing Individuals & Kids receive a Purple Wristband.
  3. Donut Challenge: Teams & Individuals must eat 12 doughnuts & Kids must eat 4 doughnuts.
    • Failure to complete donut challenge results in an automatic disqualification from placing.
  4. Collect and wear a #Race4Wanza Donut Challenge Rubber Band before heading to the finish line. This will confirm you've successfully completed the doughnut challenge!
    • Competing Team's can not leave Krispy Kreme until the donut challenge is completed.
    • A Competing Team's race time will be based on the last team member's time when crossing the finish line. So, if you are a team of 4 and 3 of you cross in 45mins and the last person crosses at 59mins your Team's finishing time is 59mins. 
    • Teams consist of a Min of 2 and Max of 6ppl per team
  5. See Grounded Running Kiosk for your results and then await awards ceremony/announcements. Highly suggest team members gather together at the finishing.

 

Guaranteed shirt, medal & swag bag registration available until March 17th!
                    *We will have shirts, medals, and swag bags available for participants who register after 3/18 or in person but your shirt size is not guaranteed.
"Race From Home" registration available until April 7th!

 

Individual Competitive Groups: 


🍩Kids 5-8 years old: "Mini Glazers" – These little doughnuts are just starting to run and have all the sweetness!


🍩Kids 9-12 years old: "Jelly-Filled Juniors" – A bit older and filled with energy, ready to burst with excitement on the racecourse.


🍩Kids 13-15 years old: "Krispy Kreme Crushers" – Teenagers with the speed and power to crush the competition, just like a fresh doughnut!


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Female & Male 16-21 years old: "Sprinkle Sprint Squad" – Fast and flashy, with all the energy and colorful vibes of a doughnut covered in sprinkles!


🍩Female & Male 22-34 years old:  "Chocolate Frosted Force" – Packed with strength and ambition, this group brings a powerful, frosted energy to the racecourse!


🍩Female & Male 35-49 years old: "Double-Glazed Dynamos" – With twice the experience and grit, this group is ready to shine with energy like a double-glazed doughnut

🍩Female & Male 50+ years old: "Old-Fashioned Flyers" – Like the beloved old-fashioned doughnut, they might be classic, but they're strong, reliable, and can still fly through the course!

Did you miss the website registration deadline*? No worries you can register on-site

*Website Registration ends April 21st at 11:59pm 

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#Race4Wanza 10 Year Anniversary Celebration - Pizza, Wings & Skate Party

Facebook Event

Get ready to roll into the ultimate afterparty following the #Race4Wanza Doughnut Dash 5k! 🎉 Lace up those skates and join us at Kids Garden from 11am - 2pm for an unforgettable Pizza, Wings & Skate Party! 🍕🍗 You’ll feast on all-you-can-eat Paisano's pizza, wings, and salad while grooving on wheels with friends and family; N/A beverages provided with UNLIMITED MIMOSAS included with Individual entry (must be 21+). Whether you're fresh off the race or just here for the fun, this is the perfect way to keep the celebration going!  🛼 Skate rental included 🛼

 

As if that wasn’t enough, you can also enjoy all the incredible facilities that Kids Garden has to offer! Whether it's their amazing play spaces for the little ones or their relaxing environment for parents, there's something for everyone. Plus, face painters, jumping castle, and B.White the DJ will be providing the soundtrack, so you can skate and vibe to the best beats! 🎶

 

With Paisano's Pizza Grill as the party's title sponsor, and Kids Garden, Skate Boss, and OMTBH Wedding House joining as sponsors, this event is packed with great food, good vibes, and fun for all ages! Let’s keep the energy high and make this afterparty one to remember. See you there! 

 

Entry without Race Registration: $25 (ages 5 and older)
Discounted Entry with Race Registration Add-on*: 
-Kids (5 to 15 years old): $10
-Ages 16 and up: $15
*can choose to add entry to party during initial registration
*Website Registration ends April 21st at 11:59pm, you can register day.

Sponsor students to race!

 

 

Aren't able to make it to the event or want to make a greater event impact? 

 

Donate to sponsor a local student's registration benefiting racers from 
Pacers for Racers,
Meeting Street Academy,
& St. Andrews Elementary.

 

All students must register with a parent, so your donation will multiple and raise more scholarship funds. Simply click the image to be taken to the donation page, use the donation tab, or add your donation during registration. 

Referral & Fundraisers

Your unique referral code/links will be in your registration email.
Set-up or join a fundraiser.
Fundraiser FAQ.

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