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When
Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
Where
1700 Rutherford Drive, Florence SC
Distance
5K
About this race
Back2School 5K
The 9th running of the Back2School 5K is a benefit run for South Florence High School Cross Country Team. The team will use funds raised to cover meet expenses, purchase training items and gear.
Refreshments
- Kona Ice: We are excited this year that Kona Ice will be onsite to refresh you with some cool treats.
Course Information
- Type: 5K
- Date: 8/22/2026
- Start Time: 8:00 am
- Location: Florence Family YMCA Friendship Park
- Address: 1700 Rutherford Drive, Florence, SC 29505
- Proceeds: South Florence Cross Country Team
Race Day Schedule
- Packet Pickup: Friday 8/21: 4-6 pm
- Race Day Check-in: Starting at 7:15 am
- Race Start Time: 8:00 am
Shirts
- T-shirt Guarantee: To be guaranteed a t-shirt, register by August 10, 2026
- Adult Sizes: S, M, L, XL
- Youth Sizes: YS, YM, YL
5K Awards
- Overall Male/Female: 1 male / 1 female
- Masters: 1 male / 1 female
- Age Group Awards: 3 in each category for male / female
5K Age Groups
- 11 & under: (5th grade)
- 12-18: (middle & high school)
- 19-29: (young adults)
- 30-39: (adult)
- 40-49: (adult)
- 50-59: (senior adult)
- 60+: (senior)
5K Fees
- Early Registration Price:
- Students (18 & under) registering by June 30: $20
- Adults registering by June 30: $25
- July 1 - August 11: $30
- Late Registration Price: August 12 - August 23: $40
Packet Pickup Location and Time
- Location: Florence Family YMCA Friendship Park
- Address: 1700 Rutherford Drive, Florence, SC 29505
- Pickup Time: Friday August 21 from 4-6 pm
- Details: Come to the covered pavilion area at the park & playground. Please bring an ID.
Event Special Notes
- Strollers: Yes, strollers are welcome.
- Music: Yes, people can listen to music while running.
- Pets: Yes, must be on leash or in pet stroller.
- Parking: No known restrictions, cones will be set up on race day.
- Age Restrictions: No restrictions: children 11 and under must have a parent/guardian in the race or at the start/finish line.
Race Director
Alexis Morris - alexis.morris@fsd1.org
Registration Link
Course map
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