Saturday, April 25, 2026
Make the Strawberry Sprint & Stroll 5K your family tradition!
A Fort Mill favorite returns for a sixth year, kicking off the Town of Fort Mill South Carolina Strawberry...
Saturday, April 25, 2026
Make the Strawberry Sprint & Stroll 5K your family tradition!
A Fort Mill favorite returns for a sixth year, kicking off the Town of Fort Mill South Carolina Strawberry Festival's schedule of events. The Strawberry Sprint and Stroll 5K and Fun Run will take place in Fort Mill's historic downtown corridor on Saturday, April 25.
The course begins and ends on Main Street Fort Mill and includes scenic views along nearby residential streets. The race will begin at 9:00 am, starting with the 5k race followed by the one-mile fun run at 10:00 am. The race will conclude with a Runner’s village, including local merchants, food trucks, kids’ zone, music and a festive atmosphere. Berry B. Good, Fort Mill’s cheerful strawberry mascot, and the reigning Strawberry Queens will also be part of the festivities.
The rolling hills of historic Fort Mill create a challenging yet fun course for runners and walkers alike. Wave to neighbors as they cheer you on from their front porch and take in some of the beautiful neighborhoods that give Fort Mill its unique charm. Kick off spring with Fort Mill's new favorite hometown race!
This race is made possible by the Fort Mill Economic Partners, whose mission is to provide support for Fort Mill’s vibrant business sector, helping to cultivate economic sustainability that is focused on a thriving community, education and quality of life.
PLEASE NOTE: Main Street will be closed for the duration of this race event and festival. There will be police support at busy intersections to stop traffic, and runners/walkers should exercise caution during the race events.
This year’s charitable organization is Carolina Thread Trail. This organization will receive a portion of the race profits and the opportunity to partake in all race events. The CTT is a network of trails that links 15 counties in our region. Not only does it have a goal of connectivity but also in conserving the most significant natural areas. CTT is something that is special to not only us but Fort Mill as a whole with the continued effort of connecting trails throughout Fort Mill. To find out more about this organization please visit https://www.carolinathreadtrail.org/.
Things to Know:
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Participate in the 5k or Fun Run. Registration is required for all.
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There will be a runner's village following the race! Stay and enjoy local vendors, food trucks, music, and a kids zone.
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Packet Pick-Up will take place on Friday, April 24 at Charlotte Running Co. Riverwalk from 2-6pm. Race-day registration will also be available but t-shirts will not be guaranteed after April 15th.
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Awards will be available on race day and there will be an award ceremony held at 10:30am. "Berry," the Strawberry Festival mascot, should also be on hand for photos (dependent on availability).
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Awards will be given to the Top Male/Top Female Overall and the top male/female winner in each age group for the 5k: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and over.
REFUND & WEATHER POLICY
Race registration is non-refundable. This race will run rain or shine unless there is severe weather such as tornado warnings, thunderstorms, heavy and persistent rain etc. Should we cancel, you will be notified via social media, our website and email. Should we cancel there will be no refunds as that money has already been put toward the race.