2026 Sponsors and Partners
Lexington Health
About Lexington Health:
Lexington Health is a comprehensive network of care that includes six community medical and urgent care centers, more than 60 physician practices, more than 9,000 health care professionals and Lexington Medical Center, a 607-bed teaching hospital in West Columbia, South Carolina. The hospital was ranked best hospital in the Columbia Metro by U.S. News & World Report, was selected by Modern Healthcare as one of the Best Places to Work in Healthcare and was the first hospital in the state to achieve Magnet with Distinction status for excellence in nursing care.
Lexington Health Cancer Center is an accredited Cancer Center of Excellence. The network includes a cardiovascular program recognized by the American College of Cardiology as South Carolina’s first HeartCARE Center. The network also has an occupational health center, the largest skilled nursing facility in the Carolinas, an Alzheimer’s care center and nearly 80 physician practices. Lexington Medical Center operates one of the busiest Emergency departments in South Carolina, treating nearly 100,000 patients each year. The hospital delivers nearly 4,000 babies each year and performs more than 35,000 surgeries.
WISTV
WIS 10 has consistently been the leading local broadcaster, serving the Midlands for more than 70 years. Long recognized and awarded for its commitment to the community, WIS has been a proud sponsor of the Heart & Sole Women’s Five Miler since its inception.
Forest Acres
Forest Acres is a thriving city where community is made. It is home to the area's premier shopping and dining district and home to some of the best parks in the Midlands of South Carolina. With its signature tree-lined streets, green spaces are part of daily life from outdoor concerts to a weekly farmer’s market. The area's top-rated public schools are located here, as are many thriving small businesses, all supported by friendly neighbors who help make this community a coveted place to live.
