Race Website
Additional race information can be found at http://curingkidscancer.org/2025sc5k.
Place
6311 Garners Ferry Rd.
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC US 29209
University of South Carolina School of Medicine
Columbia, SC US 29209
Description
Join Curing Kids Cancer for the annual Run With All Your Heart 5K Fun Run in Columbia, SC!
Created by Future Leaders in Medicine Group, this event unites medical students from across the country in the fight against childhood cancer. This initiative supports critical pediatric research projects that make a difference in children’s lives.
📍 When & Where?
🗓 Saturday, September 20th
⏰ Race Start: 10:00 AM
📍 NEW COURSE! University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC
💥 Join as a Team & SAVE! 💥
Gather your friends, family, or coworkers and register as a TEAM! Teams of 4 or more will SAVE $5 per person on individual registration fees. Plus, the Top 3 Teams will receive a special award on race day—so rally your crew and run for a cause!
This event is open to all ages and running abilities—whether you're a competitive runner or just want to enjoy a fun morning for a great cause.
We can’t wait to see you there!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race,
please contact the race director
at erin@gritendurancesc.com
Race Awards
At the Run With All Your Heart 5K, every step you take helps fund lifesaving childhood cancer research—and we’re celebrating your efforts with some heartfelt awards!
🎖 Awards will be given to the Top 3 finishers in each of the following categories:
🏅 Overall Winners – Top 3 Male & Female
🏅 Masters Champions (40+) – Top 3 Male & Female
🎉 Age Group Awards (Top 3 in each category):
🧸 5-9 | 🎒 10-14 | 🎓 15-19 | 🎉 20-24 | 💪 25-29 | 🚀 30-34 | 🔥 35-39 | ❤️ 40-44 | 🏃♂️ 45-49 | 👟 50-54 | 🌟 55-59 | 🏆 60-64 | 🏁 65-69 | ⭐ 70-74 | 💖 75-79 | 🏅 80 & above
💥 Top Team Awards! 💥
Gather your squad and run for a cause! The Top 3 Teams with the most heart (and the fastest feet!) will receive a special team award on race day. Whether you’re running in honor of a loved one, a brave little fighter, or just for the fun of it—your team’s impact will go far beyond the finish line!
Lace up, run with heart, and let’s make a difference together! ❤️🏃♀️
🗺️ Exciting News – A Brand-New Course! 🏃♂️❤️
Get ready to Run With All Your Heart on a fresh, exciting course for 2024! 🎉 We’re thrilled to introduce a NEW race route at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, SC—designed to inspire, challenge, and bring our community together for an unforgettable race day experience.
While we’re keeping the full details under wraps for now, trust us—you’re going to love this course! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just joining for fun, this new route is all about heart, determination, and making a difference for kids fighting cancer.
Stay tuned for the official course reveal! In the meantime, start training, gather your team, and get ready to run with purpose, passion, and heart! ❤️🏃♀️
Packet Pick Up and Race Day Information
Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration
Early Packet Pick-Up
📍 Location: The Hangar Brewery – 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd, Columbia, SC 29205
📅 Date & Time: Friday, September 19th, from 4:00 PM – 6:30 PM
🎉 Bonus Perk! Show your race bib that evening at The Hangar Brewery and enjoy a FREE beer on us! Stick around for a great meal with your family and friends as we celebrate the impact we’re making together. A huge THANK YOU to The Hangar Brewery for supporting our mission to fight pediatric cancer!
Race Day Packet Pick-Up & Registration
📍 Location: Near the start/finish line at 6411 Garners Ferry Road, Columbia, SC 29209
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, September 20th
🕗 Packet Pick-Up Opens: 8:00 AM
🏁 Race Starts: 10:00 AM
💻 Online Registration: Available until midnight on September 19th
📝 Race Day Registration: Sign up in person before the race on September 20th
Every stride supports pediatric cancer research, and together, we can make a difference. See you at the starting line! 💛🏃♂️💨
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About Future Leaders In Medicine
The Curing Kids Cancer Future Leaders in Medicine program, co-founded by Brandon Gettleman and Kirklen Petersen at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine Columbia in October 2020, is a nationwide network of student-driven servant leaders.
Our mission is to cultivate future physicians with a passion for cures. We provide a turn-key, reproducible 5K and family fun day template for student leaders across the U.S. to create lasting community impact. Additionally, we offer funded research internships for aspiring physicians at all levels, mentorship opportunities, and an educational series.
Join us in supporting Curing Kids Cancer to help find cures for childhood cancer in our lifetime!
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