Upstate Strut for Childhood Cancer Race

Event Overview

• Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
• Location: Milliken Arboretum, 920 Milliken Road, Spartanburg, SC
• Purpose: Supporting local children battling cancer and their families
• Registration URL: Sign Up Here

Support for Families

• Fundraising: Last year raised over $65,000 for Children's Cancer Partners of the Carolinas
• Event Type: Cross-country fun run and 5K race
• Impact: Providing critical support to families throughout treatment
• Community Engagement: Move our bodies and rally together for a cause

Race Shirts

• Included: Super cool race shirts with registration
• Deadline: Sign up by August 28th to guarantee shirt size
• Availability: Limited sizes available after the deadline
• Team Spirit: Wear matching outfits for a fun experience!

Team Participation

• Gather Participants: Friends, family, co-workers, and neighbors are welcome
• Team Names: Create fun team names
• Impact: Make a meaningful contribution to pediatric cancer awareness
• Awards: Trophies for Most Spirited Team, Largest Team, and Top Fundraising Team

How to Create/Join a Team

• Race Page: Navigate to the Race Page
• Registration: Select "Sign Up" to begin the process
• Participant Info: Enter all required participant information
• Team Selection: Select to join or create a team
• Confirmation: Participants will receive a confirmation email of registration and team

Prizes

• Overall Winners: Top 3 Male and Female Overall winners
• Age Groups: Top Male & Female in age brackets (0-16, 17-34, 35-54, 55-69, 70+)

Route Information

• 1 Mile Route: View Route
• 5k Route: View Route