Buzz, Sweat & Tears 5k
Organizer's Description
Join us for the 2nd Annual BUZZ, SWEAT & TEARS 5K suppoting the Fort Mill High School Cross Country Team! This festive Halloween Themed fundraiser offers a fun and exciting event designed to bring our community together in support of a team boasting over 100 athletes between Gold Hill Middle, Pleasant Knoll Middle, Banks Trail Middle and Fort Mill High School! The Buzz Sweat & Tears 5K Fundraiser event is perfect for participants of all ages and fitness levels; walkers are welcome, but please leave your furry friends at home.
The FMXC program provides a positive training environment with a reputation of success in personal athletic growth as well as championship titles. Fundraising enables us to avoid imposing mandatory fees for participants, keeping the program accessible to all; and helping to cover costs associated with expenses that ensure a safe, inclusive and positive experience (expenses include, but are not limited to, uniforms, travel fees, race registration fees, water coolers, sun shelters) !
DATE: Saturday October 25, 2025
START TIME: 3:30 Pm (Check In 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM)
LOCATION: Fort Mill High School at Bob Jones Stadium
DISTANCE: 5 kilometers (3.1 miles) / Kids Run (.5 mi)
COURSE: The course will be mostly paved, winding through the Fort Mill High School Campus.
- We love our four legged friends, but please leave them home for the race!
- Strollers are only permitted for registered event walkers, not for runners
- The event will feature local vendors, food trucks, costume contest, kids run, kid activities and a trunk or treat for kids of registered runners or walkers!
REGISTRATION:
Early Bird Registration: $30 (Until August 15)
Regular Registration: $35 (August 16 - October 1)
*Late Registration: $40 (October 2 - October 24 ) *Race Day Registration: $45 (October 25)
Fun Run Half Mile 10 & Under: FREE
*Commemorative t-shirts by size will be guaranteed to all those who register for the 5K walk or run by October 1st.
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Male and Female Finishers
Top Finishers in Each Age Group (Male and Female: 11-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60+)
