Events
Description
On November 2, 2024, join us for the Inaugural Race for the Ages 5K at The Fields at Saluda Shoals Park in Columbia, SC. The event is hosted by the South Carolina Department on Aging (SCDOA) in partnership with Fleet Feet Columbia and starts at 8 a.m. The address is 6071 St. Andrews Road.
Walkers are welcome and will begin following the kickoff of the 5K.
Click to view course map.
This event aims to raise funds for the Vulnerable Adult Fund, to support South Carolina adults aged 18 and older who have experienced abuse, neglect, or exploitation and are in the custody of the South Carolina Department of Social Services. The Vulnerable Adult Fund is a program under the Vulnerable Adult Guardian ad Litem (VAGAL SC).
Funds raised from the event will help vulnerable adults improve their quality of life by providing blankets, clothing, shoes, entertainment, communication devices, and much more.
The inaugural 5K race will host 500 runners. In addition, participants will have the opportunity to interact with sponsors and vendors.
"Join us for the Race for the Ages 5K to help empower and protect our community's most vulnerable adults. This event aims to create a positive impact and bring hope to those in need, championing dignity, safety, and support for South Carolina's vulnerable adults." - Connie D. Munn, Director, SCDOA.
Place
6071 St. Andrews Road
Columbia, SC US 29212
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
Sponsors
Thank you to Fleet Feet for sponsoring this event.
Fleet Feet is located on Lake Murray Blvd., next door to Bruegger's Bagels and in the same shopping center as Moe's Southwest Grill, Smashburger, and AAA.
Hours
M-F: 10am - 7pm
S: 10am - 6pm
Su: Closed
Volunteers
We are looking for volunteers to support this event.
To volunteer, please send your name, email address, phone number, and T-shirt size to Brenda Marchant, bmarchant@aging.sc.gov.
Donors
Thank you to those who donated.
Platinum Donors
Frank & Louise Stalzer
Gold Donors
Home Instead
Silver Donors
Solidago Legal, LLC
Poliakoff & Associates
Cornerstone Caregiving
Wellcare
Lourie Life & Health
Simon & Brenda Marchant
Bronze Donors
Carolina Reliable Home Care LLC
Irene Graham
Harry Monroe
Angela Kohel
Special Thanks to:
Columbia Fireflies Minor League Baseball Team
Moe's, located at 2130 North Beltline Blvd., Columbia, SC 29204
Krispy Kreme, located at 1200 Knox Abbott Drive, Cayce, SC, 29033
Trader Joe's, located at 4516 Forest Dr. Columbia, SC 29206
Photos (Part 1)
Thank you for participating and supporting our inaugural SCDOA 5K Race for the Ages. Please enjoy photos from the event.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
Photos (Part 2)
Thank you for participating and supporting our inaugural SCDOA 5K Race for the Ages. Please enjoy photos from the event.
Click the icon below to download the attached PDF.
