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Event Description
The Hope in the Foothills 5K Walk/Run and Awareness Day raises awareness about fentanyl through prevention, education and hope.
Walk or run the 5K, then spend time with the local resource groups who will be on site with educational resources, giveaways and free Narcan.
| Date | Saturday, November 7, 2026 |
| Start Time | 8:00 AM |
| Location | Doodle Park, Doodle Trail 409 E. Cedar Rock Street, Pickens, SC 29671 |
| Start/Finish | Same area at Doodle Park |
| Check-in & Shirt Pickup | Time and location will be announced |
| Parking | Parking at the Doodle Trail is limited. Please arrive early and carpool if you can. Additional parking locations will be announced. |
| Restrooms | Available at the Doodle Trail |
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The 5K is run and walked on the road, starting and finishing in the same area at Doodle Park. Police officers will be along the route helping direct participants and traffic. The course map will be announced.
- A road 5K for walkers and runners, with police support along the route
- Local resource groups on site
- Educational resources and free Narcan
- Giveaways throughout the event
Event T-shirt: the Hope in the Foothills Purple Ribbon Run shirt is available for purchase in advance. Add one when you register, or purchase a shirt on its own to show your support. Quantities are limited.
Resource groups will be on site throughout the event, including Foothills Fentanyl Fight, Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County, FAVOR, SAFELINE, the Phoenix Center and others. Stop by to learn, find support, get involved and make a difference.
Hope in the Foothills is organized by Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County, a 501(c)(3) public charity (EIN 57-0566715). Behavioral Health Services of Pickens County strives to provide effective and efficient substance use and behavioral health prevention, intervention and treatment services.
Phone: (864) 898-5800
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Event Location
Doodle Trail
409 E. Cedar Rock Street
Pickens, SC 29671 US
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Raised of $2,500
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