2 running events in Hartsville, South Carolina

Register online or in-person at GSSM.

Early Bird Registration - Ends January 31, 2026

Regular Registration - February 1 through race morning

5K Fees:

$25 early up to January 31st

$30 February 1st to Race Day

Race Day Registration will be from 8:00am-8:50am

10 & Under are Free!!!

*children 13 and under must be accompanied by a registered adult racer for the child’s safety on the course!

GSSM Race is a 5k Run/Walk

Date: 2/28/2026

Check-In: 8:00AM - 8:50AM

Start Time: 9:00AM

Location: GSSM – 401 Railroad Ave, Hartsville SC

Proceeds: Night to Shine

The 5K is hosted by FWD, a student organization that promotes healthy, balanced lifestyles and supports mental wellness. FWD builds school pride and community through activities that encourage empathy, social connection, and emotional wellbeing.

Each year, FWD organizes the GSSM 5K for Mental Health Awareness to highlight the importance of mental health. Proceeds from this year's race benefit Night to Shine, a prom experience for individuals with special needs, ages 14 and up, in Hartsville.

5K Run Course Map: COURSE MAP FOUND HERE

RACE SHIRT

Register by January 31, 2026 to guarantee your race shirt.

After that date, shirts will be first-come, first-served.

Shirt Sizes:

Youth- Small, Medium, Large

Adult - Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL,

5K Run Awards:

(Overall Awards and Age Group Awards are based on Gun Time)

-Top 3 Overall Male / Female

-Top Racer with a stroller

-1st Male/ Female in each Age Group

5K Run Age Groups:

10 & Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+

5K Awards:

Top 3 Overall Male and Female

Top Racer with a stroller

1st Place Male and Female 10 & Under

1st Place Male and Female 11-19

1st Place Male and Female 20-29

1st Place Male and Female 30-39

1st Place Male and Female 40-49

1st Place Male and Female 50-59

1st Place Male and Female 60+

Largest GSSM Team

Largest Community Team

This Race is a Pee Dee Grand Prix Event

2025 RESULTS

YMCA Shamrock Shenanigans

Type: 5k Color Run

Date: 3/14/2026

Start Time: 5K - 9:00am

Location: Hartsville Family YMCA

Address: 111 E Carolina Ave Hartsville, SC 29550

Proceeds: benefit the Hartsville YMCA’s programs and services

Course Maps:

5K Route - Click here to view

Shirt Sizes:

Guaranteed if registered by 2/20/26

Adult – S, M, L, XL, XXL

Youth- S, M, L

5K Fees:

Early Registration Price $35 Hartsville YMCA member, $45 nonmember before 2/21 (Discount applied at checkout)

Late Registration Price $40 Hartsville YMCA member, $50 nonmember on 2/21 or after through day of race

5K Awards:

1st, 2nd, & 3rd place overall male and females

1st, 2nd, and 3rd Male and Female in each age group

5K Age Groups:

9 & Under, 10-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Packet Pickup Location and time:

Hartsville Family YMCA

Address: 111 E. Carolina Ave Hartsville, SC 29550

March 13th 12pm-7pm and March 14th 8:30am-9am

Event special notes:

Are strollers welcome? Yes

Can people listen to music while running? yes

Are pets welcome? yes

Are there parking restrictions that people should know about? No parking on Carolina Ave. in front of YMCA

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

Race Director:

This race is part of the Pee Dee Grand Prix and you can receive points for running this race