Breaking the Chains 5K

Breaking the Chains 5K Race Information

<p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">In August 2024, One Child At A Time was honored to receive the Governor’s Proclamation recognizing January as Human Trafficking Awareness Month in South Carolina. As we begin the new year, we’re committed to turning awareness into action. Breaking the Chains 5K Run was created by One Child At A Time as a powerful way to raise awareness and funds to fight against child sexual exploitation and human trafficking in our community. This event directly supports our prevention education programs, community outreach initiatives, and victim support services. Every step taken in this race represents a stand against exploitation and a stride toward safety, healing, and hope. Join us as we start the year strong, running for freedom, unity, and change. Together, we can protect children and empower families with the tools to stop exploitation before it starts.</span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">&#34;Our mission is to eliminate modern slavery one person at a time. We work to prevent human trafficking through education, rescue trafficked individuals through intervention and restore human dignity through affirmation.&#34;</span><br /><br /></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Race Day Schedule: 8am – 10 am</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Packet Pickup 7am</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Race Start Time 8am</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Announcing Grand Prize – Giving away 12 Nascar Race Tickets for March 22, 2026 – Nascar</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Cup Series Goodyear 400.</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Breaking the Chains 5K</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Type: 5K</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Date: 01/03/2026</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Start Time: 8 am</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Location: YMCA</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Address: 111 E. Carolina Ave</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Proceeds: One Child At A Time - The Breaking the Chains 5K Run was created by One Child At A Time as a</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">powerful way to raise awareness and funds to fight against child sexual exploitation and human</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">trafficking in our community. This event directly supports our prevention education programs,</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">community outreach, and victim support initiatives. Every step taken in this race helps strengthen our</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">mission to protect children and empower families with tools to stop exploitation before it starts.</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">The most exciting part: YOU can lace up your shoes and join the movement to “Break the Chains” of</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">exploitation, because together, we can create a safer future for every child!</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Course Map: (5K Run-Walk):</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Same route as “the Witches Run 5k and “Turkey Trot”</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Shirts:</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">T-Shirts are guaranteed to all racers who register by December 20th .</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt;color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )"><strong>Shirt Sizes:</strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Adult – S, M, L, XL, 2XL</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Youth- SMALL, MEDIUM AND LARGE</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">5K Awards: (Overall Awards are based on Gun Time)</span></strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Top Overall Male and Top Overall Female </span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Top Masters Male and Top Masters Female (40&#43;)</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Top Male and Female in each Age Group </span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Age Groups:</span></strong></span> <br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">9 &amp; Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50- 59, 60-69, 70&#43;</span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">5K Fees:</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Early Registration Price $35</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Late Registration Price $40</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Day of Race Price - $45</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Event special notes:</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Strollers are welcome</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Feel Free to listen to music while running</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Pets on a leash are welcome</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Packet Pickup Location and time:</span></strong></span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Name of location YMCA</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Street 111 E. Carolina Ave</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Hartsville, SC 29550</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Time of packet pickup January 2: 2-5pm</span><br /><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Inside at the front desk of the YMCA</span></p> <p><span style="font-size:18pt"><strong><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 )">Like, Follow, Share:</span></strong></span></p> <ul><li style="font-size:14pt"><span style="font-size:14pt"><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Facebook:</span> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/onechildatatime.com" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://www.facebook.com/onechildatatime.com</a></span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Twitter: &#64;onechildsc</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Instagram: onechildsc</span></li><li style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )"><span style="font-size:14pt;color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 )">Race Website: www.onechildrescue.com</span></li></ul> <p><span style="color:rgb( 35 , 111 , 161 );font-size:18pt"><strong>Race Director: </strong></span></p> <p><span style="color:rgb( 0 , 0 , 0 );font-size:14pt">Glenda Skipper, gskipper&#64;onechildrescue.com</span><br /><br /><br /></p>