2012 Changing Carolina 5K

Sponsored by Campus Wellness and Changing Carolina Peer Leaders

Grab some friends, lace up your sneakers and register today for the 2nd Annual Changing Carolina 5K race!

Download a Flyer here to spread the word!

 

Date & Time:

Saturday, February 25, 2012 at 10:00a.m. (Rain or Shine!)

All pre-registered participants should arrive to Davis Field outside the Russell House by 9:15am.  Runners will also need to pick up their timing chip before the race begins.

Distance & Course:

5K (approximately 3.1 miles) - All participants are encouraged to race, run or walk the course for fun!  The course begins and ends on Greene Street outside of the Russell House and travels throughout the USC campus from Main Street to Laurel Street. This is not a certified course and skates, bicycles, skateboards are prohibited.

Download a map of the race route HERE!

Entry Fee & Eligibility:

Great news!  There is NO entry fee – this 5K race is FREE to current USC Students, Faculty and Staff with a valid USC ID.

Sorry, spouses, dependents and other relatives of USC students, faculty and staff, alumni and community members are not eligible for participation.

Registration:

Pre-registration is highly encouraged to make sure a spot is reserved for you!  To pre-register, complete the registration form and submit electronically via the Student Health Services website. Complete registration instructions and office locations are on the registration form.  Click HERE for the 5K Registration Form

Pre-registration closes at 5:00pm on Wednesday, February 22.

 

Race day registration will be available beginning at 8:30am.  Race day registration closes at 9:45am.  Race day registration spots are limited and will be filled on a first-come, first served basis.  Pre-registration is highly encouraged.

All participants will be asked to sign a waiver of liability & release.

Prizes & Raffle

Prizes will be awarded to the top 3 male and top 3 female participant finishers in the following categories: USC student & USC Faculty/Staff. 

ALL pre-registered participants (runners and walkers!) will be entered into a raffle for prizes, gift certificates, and more!  Presentation of prizes and the raffle will begin shortly after everyone has crossed the finish line. 

Healthy snacks, Information about Campus Wellness and Student Health Services and FUN activities will be available at the finish line as well!

Weather & Water

Be prepared for any type of weather during February in Columbia, SC!  Layered clothing is recommended.  We will send an email the day before race day with weather updates and recommendations for preparation.

Water stations will be available at the start/finish line and at the midpoint. Participants are encouraged to bring a water bottle.

Storage and Facilities

Restrooms and a secured/monitored room will be available inside the Russell House University Union.  There will not be individual lockers/spaces, please keep personal belongings to a minimum, and make sure any belongings you leave in our monitored room have your name on them.

Parking

There is very limited parking available in the center of campus around the Russell House.  Please plan ahead for parking your vehicle –USC parking lot/decal rules and City of Columbia meter parking will be enforced.  Make sure you have enough time to park, walk to Greene Street and get signed in prior to 9:45 am and the start of the race.

For Additional Information

Contact Nicole Stowers (stowersn@mailbox.sc.edu) with Student Health Services Campus Wellness.