2 events in Florence County, South Carolina

Join us for the 11th Annual Crown Run, hosted at Francis Marion University by the

Eta Chi chapter of Zeta Tau Alpha for their ongoing commitment to breast cancer education and

research! This exciting race will take place on our beautiful campus, with participants of all ages

encouraged to lace up their running shoes for a worthy cause.

Whether you're an avid runner or just looking for a fun way to support the fight against breast cancer, the Crown Run offers a spirited, community-centered atmosphere. Proceeds from the event will go directly to the Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation.

Race Day Schedule:

• Packet Pickup 7:45-8:20

• Race Start Time 8:30am

• We will have an opening welcome message before the race where we will welcome everyone and

explain why we host our race and recognize sponsors, throughout the race we will

also recognize sponsors, once everyone is done we will do announcements and

awards.

Zeta Tau Alpha Crown Run

• Type: 5k

• Date: April 18th, 2026

• Start Time: 8:30 am

• Location: Freedom Florence Sports Complex

• Address: 1515 Freedom Blvd, Florence, SC 29505

• Proceeds: Zeta Tau Alpha Foundation

Course Map: Coming Soon

Shirts:

• Shirts will be given for free to those who sign up by March 13th, 2026. Shirts will not be able to be purchased after this date!

Shirt Sizes:

• Adult - S-2xl

• Youth- S-L

5K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)

• Overall Male / Female (One Male and One Female)

• Age Group Awards for Male / Female (Top 2)

5K Age Groups:

• 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

5K Fees:

• Registration Price up to April 17: $40

• Day of Race Price: $45

Event special notes:

• Are strollers welcome? Yes

• Can people listen to music while running? Yes

• Are pets welcome? Yes

• Are there any age restrictions for any of the races? No

Packet Pickup Location and time:

• Name of location: Freedom Florence Sports Complex

• 1515 Freedom Blvd, Florence, SC 29505

• Time of packet pickup: 7:45-8:20

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Race Director:

• Laine Chandler, [email protected]

The City of Florence Employee Wellness Program and Florence Track Club have partnered to bring you the 11th Annual Flo-Town 5K Run/Walk. The certified course will begin at the City's Waste Water Management Facility quickly accessing the Florence Trail System's Freedom Florence Connections. These trails, located in East Florence, make up approximately 8 miles of the City's Trail system. The course is comprised of natural beauty and history adjacent to the tranquil Jeffries Creek and the Florence Stockade. The Stockade and neighboring National Cemetery developed during the Civil War, and veterans from all wars since that time have been, and are still being, interred here.

Runners and walkers will follow a natural path that winds through the woods adjacent to Jeffries Creek, across boardwalks, around the Freedom Florence pond, and return to trails near the old site of the Florence Stockade. Participants will cross a boardwalk bridge that passes over the southern wall of the stockade. The trail enters an area that was once a Confederate prisoner-of-war camp for Union soldiers during the American Civil War. The trail connects to an open broom straw field that served as an area for bordering guard posts and rifle pits during the war. Participants will follow the trail around the outer edge of this field and finish at the adjacent Waste Water Management Facility. At this newly completed LEED® Certified Administration & Laboratory Building, participants will have access to showers and restrooms. The Flo-Town 5K Event offers runners and walkers a trek through history and the enjoyment of the landscape inherent to the Pee Dee along the wetlands of Jeffries Creek -

definitely, a 5K event you don't want to miss!

This race is RAIN or SHINE!!

Flo-Town 5K Run/Walk info:

• Race packets available the morning of the race beginning at 8:00am.

• Race date: 4/25/26

• Race start time: 9:00am

• Location: 1000 Stockade drive Florence SC

• All proceeds go to the Florence Track Club

Course Map: CLICK HERE

Shirts:

• T-shirts guaranteed if you register by 4/16/2026 – shirts will be given out on race day as long as they are available

• Adult sizes available: XS S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL

5K Awards:

• Top Male & Female Overall Finishers

• Top Male & Female Masters Male and Female Finishers

• Top 3 Canines

• Top 3 Male and Female in each Age Group

5K Age Group (top 3):

• 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

Registration prices:

• Early registration up to 4/16/26 - $35.00

• Late registration & day of event: $45.00

Event Special Notes:

• Strollers are welcome but this is a trail run and there are areas that may be challenging for strollers.

• Feel free to listen to music while running

• Well-socialized and friendly dogs are welcome but must be on a leash and under the control of owners at all times. Owners are responsible for animal behavior and cleaning up. Reactive or dangerous animals will be asked to leave.

Event Social Media:

• Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/FloTown5KRunWalk/

Race Director:

• Amanda Pope, [email protected] ; 843-665-3113

This is a 2026 Pee Dee Grand Prix Event!