Holston Creek CROSS Country 5K

Thank you for choosing to walk with us. We are honored to have you join our StrideFor135 event as we remember lives, raise awareness, and walk in hope together 🥾 Join the Stride

StrideFor135 is more than a walk — it’s a movement of remembrance, resilience, and hope.

Every day, 135 Americans lose their battle with suicide. Each mile we walk honors a life, raises awareness, and reminds others they’re not alone.

Event Details

• When: May 28th, 2026

• Where: Rail Yard Community Park

• What: A fundraising event that will include a 5k, a 135 mile run, and a 5 person relay

• Why: Each mile we walk honors a life, raises awareness, and reminds others they’re not alone.

Choose your level below and walk with purpose.

Level 1: Strider $35

• For those who want to show up, walk, and make a difference.

• Official StrideFor135 event t-shirt

• Walk any distance (1 mile, 5K, 10K — every step counts)

• Your name added to the Community Wall of Support

• Helps fund event needs like water, signage, and safety supplies

• 💬 Every step counts — walk in memory, walk for hope.

Level 2: The 135 Challenge $135

• For those ready to take on the full challenge and walk in deep purpose.

• Includes all Strider benefits, plus:

• Your name and dedication displayed on the Memorial Mile Progress Board at the event and online

• Exclusive StrideFor135 Ruck Patch

• Exclusive StrideFor135 Finisher’s Medal when you finish

• Food & hydration throughout the event

• Welcome Swag Bag

• Recognition during the closing ceremony and on social media

• 💬 135 miles. 135 stories. One mission.

🏃‍♂️ Team Relay Registration — $527 per team

• Five people. 27 miles each. One mission.

• Not everyone can walk 135 miles — but together, you can.

• Form a 5-person relay team and help us raise awareness for the 135 Americans we lose every day to suicide.

• Each team member will cover 27 miles over three days (just a bit more than a marathon) to complete the full 135 together.

• What’s included for each team member:

• Official StrideFor135 T shirt

• Finisher medal

• Ruck patch (exclusive to 2026)

• Food & hydration throughout the event

• Welcome Swag Bag

• Your name and dedication displayed on the Memorial Mile Progress Board at the event and online

• Challenge Tracker — get a mark for every mile you complete

• Recognition during the closing ceremony and on social media

Come join the fun of the BMW Charity Pro Am Presented by TD SYNNEX Golf Tournament at our kick off event, The Dog & Jog Thornblade, a ForeK Run to benefit Greenville County Animal Care. This 4K run will tour the grounds of the Thornblade Club with a portion along the golf course where amateurs, celebrities and professionals will compete. All registrants will receive 2 complimentary daily tickets to the tournament along with a race t-shirt, finisher's medal, post race drink and snacks. Help us kick off a great weekend of festivities and see why the BMW Charity Pro Am is one of the Upstate's can't miss events!

This event is stroller and dog friendly.

2025 was a RECORD BREAKING YEAR!!!

Registration for

Saturday June 13th, 2026

is now OPEN!!

Fun people + beautiful trails + good food = a great day. This is a clothing optional 5K trail run/walk through the woods, trails, and meadows of Carolina Foothills Resort. You may choose to run the 7.3K at no additional cost. If you run the 7.3k, you will also be entered into the 5K. Please choose only one race length.

This race is professionally chip timed! There is a chip embedded in an ankle strap to record the 5K finish times with instant results to displayed on a TV.

The Mike Ward Challenge: Go the Extra Mile, in the 7.3K Mike Ward Challenge honoring the man who inspired the event. Mike was a longtime member of CFR who passed away in 2017 at the age of 73, thus the 7.3k. His wish was for the race to continue annually and to introduce more people to the resort. We give awards in the 5k for the Overall Male and Female along with first and second place Male and Female winners in each age group as well as a special finisher's medal for those who complete the Mike Ward Challenge.

Registration by May 11 includes:

• Specialty Buck Creek Streak T-Shirt

• Delicious Lunch (additional charge for nonrunners)

• A Day Pass to Carolina Foothills Resort (additional charge for nonrunners)

Registration after May 11 includes (while supplies last):

• Specialty Buck Creek Streak T-Shirt (while supplies last)

• Delicious Lunch (while supplies last, additional charge for nonrunners)

• A Day Pass to Carolina Foothills Resort (additional charge for nonrunners)

Registration:

• $45 - June 23 – December 31

• $55 - January 1 – March 31

• $65 - April 1 – June 13 (Same day registration will only be available for returning guests)

Other notes of interest:

• Non-runners will have to purchase a resort day pass

• Meal tickets for non-runners will be available for purchase

If you have never been to Carolina Foothills Resort before, please call the CFR office at 864-461-2731 and get your background check completed prior to race day.

Join us for the 9th annual Faith for Fathers Family 5K sponsored by Planet Connections on Saturday, June 20 (Father's Day weekend) in beautiful Spartanburg, SC. This certified course takes runners on a scenic journey beginning at the Rail Yard Community Park and making its way through historic Duncan Park and along the Mary Black Foundation Rail Trail. There are age-group winner prizes for men and women, as well as overall winner prizes. Celebrate your dad or his memory with an exciting run and support a great cause that helps men lead their families, live out their faith, and leave a legacy that honors God. Register now and bring the whole family for a day of fun and fitness!

Participants registered by June 15 will receive a complimentary T-shirt. No T-shirt will be provided for late and walk-up registrations.

The 2025 Dorman Cavalier Cross County Alumni Race will be held on August 9th, 2025 at the Dorman Cross Country Course.

Why?

Fundraiser for the Dorman Cross Country Teams

What?

(2) 100 Meter Fun Runs for Kids - one younger & one older

A 5K race / run / jog / walk for current Dorman runners, Alumni, and family / friends

When?

Saturday, August 9th

8:00am start for the kids race

8:15am start for the 5K

How much?

Free! Opportunity to give to Dorman Cross Country Teams (Online donations accepted as well as cash/check on site)

Highlights:

Music, Food truck, Pelican's SnoBalls,

Fellowship & Memories

Race bibs will be assigned on site

Donations towards Dorman Cross Country will support the purchase of official course markings to the trail, including a plaque/map at the start, along with permanent 1k and mile markers. Conditional approval has already been obtained!