Strawberry Sprint and Stroll 5K & Fun Run

📅 Date of the Event

Saturday, April 26, 2025

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

A Fort Mill favorite returns for a fifth year, kicking off the Town of Fort Mill South Carolina Strawberry Festival's schedule of events. The Strawberry Sprint and Stroll 5K and Fun Run will take place in Fort Mill's historic downtown corridor on Saturday, April 26.

🏞️ Course Details

• Start/Finish Line: The course begins and ends on Main Street Fort Mill.
• Sightseeing: Includes scenic views along nearby residential streets.
• Race Times: 5K race begins at 9:00 am: one-mile fun run at 10:00 am.
• Runner’s Village: Enjoy local merchants, food trucks, kids’ zone, music and a festive atmosphere.

❤️ Charity Connection

We are excited to announce that this year’s charitable organization is Fort Mill Care Center. This organization will receive a portion of the race profits and the opportunity to partake in all race events. On race day we will be accepting donations that will go directly to the Care Center. Please see the wish list below. To find out more about this organization please visit https://www.fortmillcarecenter.org/

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Events: Participate in the 5k or Fun Run. Registration is required for all.
• Runner's Village: There will be a runner's village following the race! Stay and enjoy local vendors, food trucks, music, and a kids zone.
• Packet Pick-Up: Will take place on Friday, April 25 at Charlotte Running Co. Riverwalk from 2-6pm. Race-day registration will also be available but t-shirts will not be guaranteed after April 15th.
• Award Ceremony: Awards will be available on race day and there will be an award ceremony held at 10:30 am. "Berry," the Strawberry Festival mascot, should also be on hand for photos (dependent on availability).
• Categories: Awards will be given to the Top Male/Top Female Overall and the top male/female winner in each age group for the 5k: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.

⚠️ Important Notes

PLEASE NOTE: Main Street will be closed for the duration of this race event and festival. There will be police support at busy intersections to stop traffic, and runners/walkers should exercise caution during the race events.

❗ Refund & Weather Policy

Race registration is non-refundable. This race will run rain or shine unless there is severe weather such as tornado warnings, thunderstorms, heavy and persistent rain etc. Should we cancel, you will be notified via social media, our website, and email. Should we cancel, there will be no refunds as that money has already been put toward the race.

🔗 More Information

For more details and to register for the race, visit: Strawberry Sprint and Stroll 5K & Fun Run