GSSM's 5k Race for Mental Health Awareness

GSSM's 5k Race for Mental Health Awareness Race Information

<p><strong>Register online or in-person at GSSM.</strong></p> <p><strong>Early Bird <a title="Register Now" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Registration</a></strong> - Ends January 31, 2026</p> <p><strong>Regular <a title="Register Now" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Registration</a></strong> - February 1 through race morning</p> <p><strong>5K Fees:</strong><br />$25 early up to January 31st<br />$30 February 1st to Race Day<br />         Race Day Registration will be from 8:00am-8:50am<br />10 &amp; Under are Free!!!<br /><strong>*children 13 and under must be accompanied by a <a title="Register Now" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">registered</a> adult racer for the child’s safety on the course!</strong></p> <p><strong>GSSM Race is a 5k Run/Walk</strong><br /><strong>Date:</strong> 2/28/2026<br /><strong>Check-In:</strong> 8:00AM - 8:50AM<br /><strong>Start Time:</strong> 9:00AM<br /><strong>Location:</strong> GSSM – 401 Railroad Ave, Hartsville SC<br /><strong>Proceeds:</strong> Night to Shine</p> <p>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. </p> <p>Each year, FWD organizes the GSSM 5K for Mental Health Awareness to highlight the importance of mental health. Proceeds from this year&#39;s race benefit Night to Shine, a prom experience for individuals with special needs, ages 14 and up, in Hartsville. </p> <p>5K Run Course Map: <a title="Course Map" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/GSSMSKRaceForMentalHealthAwareness/Page/RaceMap" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">COURSE MAP FOUND HERE</a></p> <p><strong>RACE SHIRT</strong></p> <p><a title="Register Now" href="https://runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=178664" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Register</a> by January 31, 2026 to guarantee your race shirt. </p> <p>After that date, shirts will be first-come, first-served.</p> <p>Shirt Sizes:<br />Youth- Small, Medium, Large<br />Adult - Small, Medium, Large, XL, 2XL,</p> <p><strong>5K Run Awards:</strong></p> <p>(Overall Awards and Age Group Awards are based on Gun Time)<br />-Top 3 Overall Male / Female<br />-Top Racer with a stroller<br />-1st Male/ Female in each Age Group</p> <p>5K Run Age Groups:<br />10 &amp; Under, 11-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60&#43;</p> <p>5K Awards:<br />Top 3 Overall Male and Female <br />Top Racer with a stroller <br />1st Place Male and Female 10 &amp; Under  <br />1st Place Male and Female 11-19  <br />1st Place Male and Female 20-29  <br />1st Place Male and Female 30-39  <br />1st Place Male and Female 40-49  <br />1st Place Male and Female 50-59  <br />1st Place Male and Female 60&#43; <br />Largest GSSM Team  <br />Largest Community Team  </p> <p>This Race is a Pee Dee Grand Prix Event</p>