Follow Me 5K and Fun Run
- Date:
- Sat, May 02, 2026 at 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
- Location:
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1809 N Main St.
Anderson, South Carolina
29621
United States
OpenStreetMap Google Maps - Links:
- runsignup.com
- Tags:
- 3.1 Miles 5k Fun Run Run
SpringFest and "Follow Me 5K and Fun Run" - Saturday, May 2
A 5K and Half-mile Fun Run sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church as part of the #Trinitystrong Spring festival. Half-mile Fun Run starts at 8:00am. 5K starts at 8:30am. Both races will be timed events. Pancake breakfast begins at 8:30 and lasts till 10:30am. Tickets are available to purchase in advance from the church office for $8.
This event will also celebrate our "75th Anniversary" as a church in Anderson at this location.
First place overall Male and Female in the 1/2 mile run will receive Chic Fil A food cards in the amount of $25.00. First place overall Male and Female in the 5K run will receive Chic-Fil -A food cards in the amount of $50.00.
Age group winners and awards will be given out for both events consisting of medals, pancake breakfast plates, Free bake sale item, and BOGO depending on finish placement. In addition, multiple door prizes will be given out during the event.
The Spring festival with kid's games and entertainment will be happening along with the races and run until 11:00am. We hope you will plan to bring your whole family to participate in the event, cheer each other on in the race and enjoy the Spring Festival events, which are open to the community and includes:
- Kid's games - Blow up bounce houses -Music - Pancake Breakfast -Bake sale -Kid's art & face painting
Last day to order T-shirts to be included in your packet pick up will be Wednesday April 22nd. Individual shirts may also be available to purchase on race day but only as supplies last. Save $20.00 on registration fee if you make 5 or more referrals. Race prices will go up to $35.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the fun run one week before race day, so do not forget to register early.
Early packet pickups will be available from 4:00-6:00pm on Friday May 1st in the side parking lot next to the outdoor playground. Packet pickups on race day will be from 7:00am till 8:00am.at the same location.
Festival proceeds will support TUMC's efforts as we continue a legacy of serving the local Anderson community. Pamphlets detailing the local community impact will be readily available on site and be included in the race packet.