1st Annual South Carolina SCADaddle 5k Race & Walk for Research

South Carolina SCADaddle

Saturday, October 17, 2026

OUR CAUSE

• Condition: Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection (SCAD) is a little-known and poorly understood cause of a heart attack. Most patients are young, healthy, and active women who do not have the typical risk factors of heart disease.
• Prevalence: Although less common, it can affect men too. SCAD can recur and can be fatal.
• Research Need: Research is needed to identify the cause(s) and the best treatment options.
• Impact: SCAD is the number one cause of heart attacks for women under the age of 50.

REGISTRATION

Register by September 17, 2026 to be guaranteed this year's SCADaddle t-shirt.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Friday, October 16, 2026: Pre Packet Pick-Up Meet & Greet 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM at The Gathering GVL, 126 Augusta Street, Greenville, SC 29601. Gathering GVL.
• Saturday, October 17, 2026:
  • 8:00 - 9:00 am - Registration and Packet Pick-up
  • 9:30 am - Opening Ceremony
  • 10:00 am - Race Starts - Prisma Health Welcome Center Opens - Browse, Vendors and SCAD Merch
  • 12:30 pm - Awards

The SCADaddle takes place rain or shine. Come prepared by bringing your raincoat, umbrella, and sunscreen. There are NO refunds.

RACE DETAILS

• Chip Timing: We use a disposable chip timing tag that participants receive at packet pick-up on their race bibs. It is lightweight and remains attached to the race bib.
• Accurate Timing: Runners/walkers must wear their race bibs on the front of their clothing to be timed accurately. The bib cannot be covered; holding it or putting it in your pocket will NOT read the chip.
• Awards: All runners and walkers will be timed. Awards will be given to the top three (3) overall male and female and the top male and top female in different age categories (0-10, 11-19, etc.).
• Packet Pick-Up: Begins at 8:00 am on race day. There is also an in-person pre-registration & early packet pick-up on October 16, 2026.

ALL ABOUT GREENVILLE, SOUTH CAROLINA

Nestled up against the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in the heart of South Carolina's Upcountry, you'll find Greenville situated just about halfway between Charlotte, North Carolina and Atlanta, Georgia. Greenville's friendly, thriving Downtown is buzzing with things to do year-round. Visitors will discover this city where restoration and growth dovetail with Southern traditions, American history, and abundant natural attractions.

EXPLORE GREENVILLE AND PLAN YOUR WEEKEND

OVERNIGHT ACCOMMODATIONS

• Homewood Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown: 950 S Main St, Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 900-2380
• Hyatt Place Greenville Downtown: 128 E Broad St, Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 720-2700
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Greenville Downtown Riverplace: 250 Riverplace, Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 263-4800

SPONSORSHIP

Sponsors play a key role in helping to raise money for research to uncover the causes and best treatment options for SCAD. We offer several sponsorship opportunities with a variety of benefits.

If you are interested in sponsorship or know a corporation/organization that might be interested, please email scadinfo@scadresearch.org

• Corporate: $25,000
• Nationwide: $10,000
• Presenting: $5,000
• Supporting: $2,500
• Patron: $1,000
• Partner: $500
• Benefactor: $250
• Friend: $100

For more information, visit the event page.