In 76 days · Sat, Oct 10, 2026
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When
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
Where
Pickens Doodle Park, Pickens SC
Distance
5K
Typical weather
56–75°F · some rain risk
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Rained on 3 of the last 10 race days
2025
50–69°F
dry
2024
53–72°F
dry
2023
50–77°F
dry
2022
49–71°F
dry
2021
59–77°F
dry
2020
61–71°F
rain
2019
58–76°F
dry
2018
67–77°F
rain
2017
70–79°F
rain
2016
47–74°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
- Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
- Location: Doodle Park, Pickens, SC
- Type: Timed 5K Run/Walk
- Course: Certified Course
Family Engagement
- Family Friendly: Suitable for all ages
- Purpose: Support the sanctity of life
- Organizers: Hope Women’s Center, a pregnancy care center
- Mission: Supporting families during and after pregnancy
Awards and Recognition
- Start Time: 9:00 AM
- Awards Presentation: Around 10:00 AM
- Categories: Overall M/F 1st/2nd/3rd and individual age brackets
- Proceeds: Support Hope Women's Center’s ministry
Registration Details
- Registration Cost: Includes race entry and t-shirt
- T-shirt Cut-off: September 27th for guaranteed t-shirt
- Post Cut-off: No t-shirt for registrants after September 27th
- Register Here: Hope Women's Center Walk For Life
Race Packet Pick Up
- Dates: October 8 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM at Hope Women’s Center
- Alternate Pick Up: October 9 from 4:00 PM-6:00 PM at Doodle Park
- Morning Pick Up: 7:30 AM-8:30 AM at Doodle Park on race day
- Note: Please arrange to pick up packets prior to race day
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