January 9, 2021

Saluda Shoals Park
6071 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC 29212
(turn in between Wendy’s and ALDI)

5k Start – 8am

Kids Fun Run Start – 8:45am

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Cancer patients at SC Oncology ring a retired church bell to signify the end of their cancer treatment. Run, jog or walk in the Inaugural Ring the Bell 5K to support the SCOA Cares Foundation and help get more cancer patients to the bell.

Run a scenic closed-course at Saluda Shoals Park. Post-race festivities will include sample beers from local breweries, tunes, and food trucks selling tasty bites.

The SCOA Cares Foundation provides financial assistance to cancer patients in need for CT scans and PET scans, vouchers for vital cancer and symptom medications, assistance with insurance premiums, and transportation awards to get patients to their treatments.

5K Registration

Early Bird (before 4/30/2020) – $20

5K registration includes a 60% poly/40% cotton race t-shirt, three (3) tickets for 6 oz. beer samples, race food, and other treats TBD. ***T-shirts are only guaranteed for those who register before 1/1/2021.***

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Prizes
Cash prizes for top overall male/female finishers and first place male/female masters. (Overall and master winners do not receive age group awards.)
1st – $50
2nd – $40
3rd – $30
1st place master – $30

1st, 2nd & 3rd place male/female finishers in age-groups (under 10, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-75, 75+), 1st male/female survivor finishers and 38th male/female finishers will receive a custom race pint glass.

Packet Pickup
Friday, January 8, 2021 – Strictly Running, 2550 Devine St, Columbia, 29205
Saturday, January 9, 2021, 7am – Saluda Shoals, 6071 St. Andrew’s Road, Columbia, 29212

Kids Fun Run Registration 

Through 1/8/2021 – $10
Race Day – $15

Kids Fun is a 1/2 mile out and back route appropriate for kids 10 & under. Registration includes a youth race t-shirt and finisher’s medal. ***T-shirts are only guaranteed for those who register before 1/1/2021.***

Race Day Schedule

7am – Packet Pickup
8am – 5K Start
8:45am – Kids Fun Run
9:15am – Awards Ceremony
Until 11am – 6 oz. beer samples from local breweries (3 tickets provided with 5K registration. Additional tickets for available for $2 each.) Local food trucks with tasty bites for sale (check back for food truck details).

Sponsorship

Support the SCOA Cares Foundation by sponsoring the race. Click for more information about corporate sponsorship opportunities.

Thanks to our 2020 past sponsors!!!

Platinum

         Merrill Lynch – Ellison Kibler and Associates

Gold

Silver

Bronze

Questions? Contact Sara Ballard, Race Director, at saraballardmarcom@hotmail.com