FCCC VETERANS AWARENESS 5K RUN/WALK

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FCCC Veterans Awareness 5K Run/Walk

A 5K run/walk on the historic Cowpens National Battlefield raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention. 22 veterans a day is 22 too many.

Saturday, November 7, 2026 · Cowpens National Battlefield · Gaffney, SC

About the Race

Some races are about pace. This one is about people.

Every mile we run carries a purpose. This event is about more than a finish line. It is about raising awareness for veteran suicide prevention and standing in support of the men and women who have served our country.

We are coming together to support and bring awareness to veterans suffering from depression and suicidal thoughts, because behind every statistic is a story, a family, a life that matters. 22 veterans a day is 22 too many.

📍 Race Day Details

Date Saturday, November 7, 2026 Start Time 8:00 AM Location Cowpens National Battlefield
4001 Chesnee Hwy, Gaffney, SC 29341 Packet Pickup FCCC employees: Friday, November 6 at the plant
Everyone else: race morning at the Battlegrounds starting at 7:00 AM Registration Open online right up to the 8:00 AM start, so you can sign up on your phone at the Battlefield Parking Please arrive early. Parking at the Battlefield fills up race morning.

🏃 The Events

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⏰ Race Morning Timeline

Fri, Nov 6 FCCC employee packet pickup at the plant 7:00 AM Race morning packet pickup at the Battlegrounds 8:00 AM 5K Run/Walk start After the race Overall and age group awards. Live results post to the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes.

🗺️ Course

The 5K is held on the grounds of the historic Cowpens National Battlefield, with runners and walkers starting together.

🎁 What's Included

• 5K Run/Walk on the historic battlefield grounds, all paces welcome
• Event t-shirt: registrations made by October 9 were guaranteed a shirt; after that date, shirts are available while supplies last. Select No Shirt at registration if you don't want one.
• Chip timing and live results, posted as you finish
• Overall and age group awards
• A purpose behind every mile: every entry raises awareness for veteran suicide prevention

🏆 Race Awards

• Top overall, male and female: awards for the top finishers in the 5K Run/Walk
• Age group awards, male and female: presented after the race

Results are posted live on the RunSignUp results page as each runner finishes.

❤️ Supporting Veteran Suicide Prevention

Why we run: to honor those we have lost, support those still fighting, and stand united as a community. Your participation helps bring awareness to an issue that affects families, communities and veterans across the nation.

Want to give without running? Donations of any size go toward the race's $2,500 goal.

ℹ️ Race Policies

• The race runs rain or shine. In the event of lightning or hazardous conditions, an update will be posted on this page and sent to registered runners as early as possible.
• All entries are final. This event does not offer refunds.

👥 Sponsors & Volunteers

Spectators are welcome! If you'd like to lend a hand on race morning, sign up to volunteer, and see the businesses that make this event possible on our sponsors page.

Let's Stay Connected

Race director: Denise James. Everything about your entry lives in your RunSignUp profile, where you can update your name, address, emergency contact and shirt size, view your registration and resend your confirmation.