Run for the Rose 5K

Event Overview

• Event Name: United Way Run for the Rose 5K
• Date & Time: May 16, 2026 at 8:30 am
• Location: Lindsay Pettus Greenway - Comporium Nature Pavilion
• Website: Run for the Rose 5K

Benefit/Mission

• Proceeds: All proceeds benefit the United Way of Lancaster County.
• Goals: Address critical community needs in Healthy Community, Youth Opportunity, Financial Security, and Community Resiliency.
• Funding: Funds programs in 15 local nonprofits and spearheads 9 initiatives to drive impact.
• Homelessness Prevention: Serves as the lead agency for the Lancaster Area Coalition for the Homeless.

Course Description

• Scenic Route: Run for the Rose through the Lindsay Pettus Greenway along Gills Creek.
• Course Features: A beautiful boardwalk and concrete pathway.
• Course Loop: Winding around a local school and looping back to the start/finish line.
• Dress Code: Grab your 90s workout attire, prizes awarded for "best dressed".

Post-Race Activities

• Festival: After the race, enjoy the Red Rose Festival.
• Event Features: Craft and business vendors, delicious food, Kids Zone, live music, antique car show, and dog show.
• Community Engagement: Join us as this is the premier race for the Red Rose Festival.
• Fun for All: A wonderful way to enjoy the community and support local initiatives.

T-shirt Deadlines

• Deadline: Sign up by April 30 for guaranteed shirt (adult) size.
• Note: Due to an overwhelming response, we may not have extra R4TR merch for registrations over the first 100.

Packet Pickup

• Friday Pickup: At Five Grands Lancaster Square Shopping Center, 947 A. North Main Street, from 4:30pm-6:00pm.
• Saturday Pickup: Begins at 7:30 am at the Lancaster County Chamber parking lot, 453 Colonial Ave, Race Headquarters - the United Way tent.
• Parking: Located in the visitor's lot of Lancaster Memorial Stadium.

Registration Information

• Mail Registrations: Address to R4TR at United Way of Lancaster County, P O Box 56, Lancaster SC 29721.
• Inquiries: Questions about the race? Call United Way of Lancaster County at 803-283-8923.

Awards

• Overall Awards: 1st Place and 2nd Place Overall for Male and Female.
• Age Group Awards: Categories for M&F: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.