January 11, 2020
Start/Finish at SC Oncology Associates
166 Stoneridge Dr, Columbia 29210
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.
The only road race in Columbia to run Greystone Blvd! Post-race festivities include sample beers from local breweries and local 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
Cancer Survivors (special pricing online only before race day) – $25
Early Bird (before 12/1/2019) – $25
12/1/2019 – 1/19/2020 – $35
Race Day – $45
5K registration includes a 60% poly/40% cotton race t-shirt, three (3) tickets for 6 oz. beer samples and race food. ***T-shirts are only guaranteed for those who register before 1/1/2020.***
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Prizes
Cash prizes for top overall male/female finishers and first place male/female masters.
1st – $50
2nd – $40
3rd – $30
1st place masters – $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+), 1st male/female survivor finishers and 38th male/female finishers will receive a custom race pint glass.
Packet Pickup
Friday, January 10, 2020, 11am-6pm – Strictly Running, 2550 Devine St, Columbia, 29205
Saturday, January 11, 2020, 7am – SC Oncology, 166 Stoneridge Dr, Columbia, 29210
Kids Fun Run Registration
Through 1/10/2020 – $10
Race Day – $15
Kids Fun run will loop around the SC Oncology parking lot and is appropriate for kids 12 & under. Registration includes a youth race t-shirt and finisher’s medal. ***T-shirts are only guaranteed for those who register before 1/1/2020.***
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.
Questions? Contact Sara Ballard, Race Director, at saraballardmarcom@hotmail.com