Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo

Saturday, February 13, 2027 • Charleston, SC
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Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo takes place on Saturday, February 13, 2027 in Charleston, SC.

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Event Distance Price
12th Annual Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo 5.0 km $40.00 Register

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Registration for Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo starts at $40.00.

Where is Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo held?

Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo is held in Charleston, SC at 30 Mary Murray Dr..

About Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo

 

Location

Hampton Park
30 Mary Murray Drive
Charleston, SC 29403

 

General info/introduction

 

12th Annual Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk & Wellness Expo

Join us for a day dedicated to health, community, and supporting children's wellness. Participate in our USATF-certified 5K run or walk while helping us raise funds for the MUSC Children's Health Wellness Works Program.

Event Highlights:

  • 5K run/walk on a certified course
  • Wellness Expo with community resources
  • Exciting raffle prizes

Your participation supports our mission to promote healthy lifestyle habits for children and families throughout our community.

Raffle Tickets: Purchase raffle tickets through our online store before or during the event, or bring cash or a card to buy tickets on race day. Participate in the drawing held after the race concludes. Please note that checks cannot be accepted.

What's Included

Your registration fee includes a t-shirt, race packet with exciting freebies, water, and healthy snacks. You'll also receive official timing, a finisher's medal upon completing the 5K course, and eligibility for overall and age-group awards (top three in each category).

Event Schedule

  • 8:00 am – Wellness Expo opens, day-of registration, and on-site packet pick-up begin
  • 8:45 am – Mandatory pre-race meeting
  • 8:50 am – Group warm-up
  • 9:00 am – Run/walk starts

After the Race

Join us at the finish-line party featuring the Wellness Expo, prize raffle, age-group awards, and healthy snacks. Portable toilets will be available on-site for your convenience.

Packet Pick-Up

Pick up your packet (timing bib, t-shirt, and freebies) on Friday, February 13th (time and location coming soon) or starting at 8:00 am on event morning.

Community Welcome

You don't need to be a paid participant to enjoy the Wellness Expo and raffle—everyone is welcome! 

Wellness Works Program Information

MUSC Children's Health Wellness Works is a comprehensive wellness, weight management, and lipid treatment program designed specifically for children and teenagers. Our team works collaboratively with families to foster healthy habits through personalized clinic appointments, interactive education sessions, and a structured fitness program (Fit Kids).

We're proud of our impact—thousands of families from across the state have joined our program and experienced meaningful results. As a nonprofit organization, we depend on community fundraising events that align with our mission of promoting health and wellness through physical activity and wellness education.

Thank you for supporting the children and families in our program and for helping us build healthy communities! To learn more about Wellness Works, visit us at www.MUSCKids.org/WellnessWorks or connect with us on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MUSCkidsWellnessWorks.

A HUGE thank you to our sponsors for this year's event:
Platinum Level:

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Gold Level:

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Silver Level:

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Exciting raffle prizes you can enter to win (subject to change):

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Interesting and informative booths/vendors: 

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We also will have a special guest for the pre-race warm-up AND the fabulous Black Girls Run cheerleaders! Snacks are provided by Morrison Healthcare and Costco. 

The views and opinions expressed by the vendors at the wellness expo are solely those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the Wellness Works program, MUSC Health, MUSC Children's Health, their affiliates, or any other individuals or entities associated with these organizations.
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5K training plan

Please enjoy this training plan. While it is set up for 12 weeks, you can "jump in" at any point. Please contact Janet Carter (race director) with questions: wellnessworks@musc.edu. 

FAQs

1. Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

You do not need an ID. There are no age limits! Bring the whole family (and even your dog)! All ages are encouraged to walk and participate in the fun. Ages 4 and under are free.

2. Can I check in and pick up my packet early?

Yes! There are two packet pick-up options:
Friday, February 13th--Fleet Feet West Ashley 1:00-6:30pm
Saturday, February 14th--check-in starts at 8:00am at Hampton Park

3. Is this event timed?

Yes! We offer official timing and awards for overall winners and age groups (3 deep). You will receive a timing chip on your race bib in your registration packet.

4.  Is this a well-marked and official 5K course?

Yes, the course is well-marked and USATF Certified. There is a mandatory pre-race meeting at 8:45am that will cover important points about the course. All fitness levels are welcomed to attend.

5. Are there any discounts available?

Yes!! There are early-bird discounts and group registration is discounted 15% off for small groups of 4-9 people and 20% off for large groups of 10 or more people.  By registering as a group, you save money and get to have fun with your family and friends the day of the event!  Active military and veterans can also receive 10% off by entering the code MILVET2025 at checkout--thank you for your service.  Charleston Running Club members, Fleet Feet running club members, Blue Sky Endurance running club members,  AXES/Charleston Multisport and Triathlon Club members, MUSC Wellness Center members, and Zoo Wellness Center members can receive 10% off race registration with a special coupon code (CAN be combined with group discounts for bigger savings). Please inquire with race director for these codes.  (Note: The Charleston Running Club is a local running club, open to all. For more information, please visit their website at www.charlestonrunningclub.com.)

6. What are my transportation/parking options getting to the event?

You are responsible for your own transportation to the event, but there is plenty of parking on the streets surrounding Hampton Park. If you are unable to find a place to park on the surrounding streets, the Hagood parking lot on Hagood Ave. between Fishburne St. and Line St. is available for free (short walk to the park). Please obey all posted street signs regarding parking restrictions (weekend rules apply). You may park within the park, but it is closed to vehicles until noon, so you may not be able to leave until it opens again (12:00pm). 

7. Do kids under 4 receive a free t-shirt?

No, only paid registrants receive a t-shirt (and children under 4 are free). Extra t-shirts (including child sizes) will be available for sale at the event.

8. Do I have to buy raffle tickets?

A prize raffle will take place following the fun run/walk at approximately 10:15am. You are not required to participate in the raffle, but if you want the chance to win some amazing prizes you must purchase at least 1 raffle ticket. All prizes have been donated by community partners and the funds will go directly to the Wellness Works program. You can purchase raffle tickets in the event store (https://runsignup.com/Race/Store/SC/Charleston/BuildingHealthyCommunities5K) or at the event (cash or card only; no checks accepted), but you must be present to win. Raffle tickets purchased online prior to the event will be charged a processing fee.

9. Is the food truck giving away free food/beverages?

No, the food truck will be serving food and beverages for purchase. Of note, their menu will be limited to the healthiest options they offer, since this is a wellness event. We will be providing free snacks and water for all participants at the finish line, but bring money for the food truck (they accept all forms of payment, including tap-to-pay). 

10. Do I have to bring a printed ticket to the event?

You are not required to bring a printed ticket. There are three ways to check in on race morning if you are pre-registered: you can print your ticket and bring it with you, show us your ticket displayed on your smartphone or provide us with your name for us to check you off our list.

11. What is the refund policy?

Sorry, no refunds will be offered, but all of the proceeds go to support a non-profit, family-oriented program benefiting the community. We appreciate your support!

12. Am I able to donate to the program in addition to my entry fee?

Yes!  Thank you for inquiring.  There is a section on the event website where donations can be entered (button on the top right of the sign-up page or follow this direct link: https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/SC/Charleston/BuildingHealthyCommunities5K). Thank you so much for supporting a great cause.

13. Where can I park on the day of the event?

Parking options for the day of the event:

14. How can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Please contact race director Janet Carter at wellnessworks@musc.edu with questions.

Parking information

Parking options for the day of the event:

Please reach out to the race director Janet Carter with questions: wellnessworks@musc.edu 

Pricing

You can save by signing up early and with friends! See below for details:

Sign up before December 4, 2025 and get $10 off!! 

$35 until 12/4/25

$40 12/5/25-1/14/26

$45 1/15/26-race day (2/14/26)

 

Multi-person pricing:

Groups of 4-9 can take an additional $5.25 off per registrant

Groups of 10 or more can take an additional $7.00 off per registrant 

If you are a part of an organization and would like a coupon for 10% off IN ADDITION to the above discounts, please email Janet Carter at wellnessworks@musc.edu.

Detailed Event Information

Location
Hampton Park
30 Mary Murray Drive
Charleston, SC 29403
 
General info/introduction
The 5K run/walk will raise funds to benefit the MUSC Children's Health Wellness Works Program. Come run or walk a USATF-certified 5K course to help us in our work of supporting healthy lifestyle habits for kids and their families. We also have a lot of exciting raffle prizes to offer, so bring cash or a card to purchase raffle tickets and participate in the drawing after the race (no checks will be accepted).

Your registration fee includes a t-shirt, a race packet with exciting freebies, water, and healthy snacks. We also offer official timing and overall/age-group awards (three deep)! A finisher's medal will be given to all who complete the entire 5K course. The Wellness Expo, day-of registration, and on-site packet pick-up begin at 8:00am, mandatory pre-race meeting is at 8:45am, group warm-up kicks off at 8:50 am, and the run/walk starts at 9:00 am (walking group will start three minutes after the running group for safety). The finish-line party will follow and includes free face painting, food truck (food/beverages for purchase), Wellness Expo, prize raffle, age-group awards, and snacks!

You can pick up your packet (timing bib, t-shirt, freebies) on Friday, February 13th from 1:00-6:00pm at Fleet Feet West Ashley (1401 Sam Rittenberg Blvd Suite 5, Charleston, SC 29407) or starting at 8:00am on event morning. 

You do not have to be a paid and registered participant to enjoy the Wellness Expo and raffle--everyone is welcome. Portable toilets will be available at the event for your convenience. 

 
Wellness Works Program Information

MUSC Children's Health Wellness Works program is a wellness/weight management program and lipid treatment clinic for kids and teens. We work with kids and their families to promote healthy habits through individualized clinic visits, group education sessions, and a fitness program. We have had fantastic success and we currently have over 500 families enrolled from the greater Charleston area! Since we are a non-profit program, we rely heavily on fundraising events that also promote our healthy message through exercise and health promotion.

Thank you so much for your support of these children and their families and for helping us Build Healthy Communities!  More information can be found on our website at www.MUSCKids.org/WellnessWorks and our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MUSCkidsWellnessWorks.

Let’s thank our sponsors for this event:
Platinum Level:

  • Coastal Kids Dental and Braces

Gold Level:

  • Shelbourne and Associates Oral and Facial Surgery

Silver Level:

  • SeaCoast Sports and Outfitters
  • Health Fund for Children (HF4C)
  • The Little Gym, West Ashley
  • Essence2 Aesthetics and Wellness
  • Lime Micromobility
  • Renewal by Andersen
  • Coastal Vending and Food Service
  • Joints in Motion
  • GEICO
  • Crunch Fitness 

Exciting raffle prizes you can enter to win (subject to change):

  • An Awesome Birthday Bash from The Little Gym, West Ashley (includes 1.5 hours of play with air track rental included, 2 coaches, paper goods, set-up/clean-up for 15 participants) $405 value
  • A Family 4 Pack of tickets to the Charleston River Dogs (includes 4 tickets, 4 hot dogs, 4 chips, and 4 waters) $120 value
  • Eight tickets to a Saladmaster cooking class from Habits for Health $280 value
  • Stainless steel insulated bowl from Habits for Health $60 value
  • A $150 gift card from Frametastic to help with any of your framing needs
  • A 3-month membership from Golds Gym $208.93 value
  • A gift basket (wicker basket, phone holder, bottle cage, light set, cable lock, and handlebar grips) and 1/2 off tune up from Bilda Bike $185 value
  • A free 60 minute sports massage from Defined Therapeutic Massage $110 value
  • A gift basket from Fleet Feet full of everything you will need for your next 5K! $250 value
  • A variety of wellness items (wooden cheese board, swim cap, Speedo goggles, phone charger, cups, pens) and two (2) guest passes to the MUSC Wellness Center $60 value
  • Two (2) admission tickets to the South Carolina Aquarium $70 value
  • Two (2) one-day passes to the US National Whitewater Center (North Carolina) $158 value
  • Free admission coupons and a variety of swag from OutSlide In $70 value
  • Two (2) grocery deliveries from GroceryRX/Community Supported Grocery (CSG) $75 value
  • Four (4) tickets to regular season South Carolina Stingrays Hockey $170 value
  • A one-year Peak Results membership to Crunch Fitness North Charleston that includes group fitness classes, Hydro massage, childcare services, a 60-minute session with the Fitness Director, and so much more! $480 value
  • A family 4 for 4 prize pack from Flight Adventure Park Charleston $104 value
  • A Gold Pass from Charleston County Parks and Recreation Commission $99 value
  • An annual membership from Sky Zone (Mt. Pleasant) that includes 2 hours of jump time daily, 20% off at Fuel Zone, and free admission to special events $335 value (2 to give away!)
  • A basket of supplements, t-shirts, and a water bottle from Leveling the Fields $200 value

Interesting and informative booths/vendors: 

  • Girls on the Run
  • Health Fund for Children (HF4C)
  • Epitomy of Epilepsy
  • Coastal Kids Dental and Braces
  • The Little Gym, West Ashley
  • Habits for Health (Saladmaster)
  • Essence2 Aesthetics and Wellness
  • Lighten Up Charleston
  • MUSC Wellness Center
  • MUSC Department of Psychology and Behavioral Sciences
  • IVY Energetic Studio
  • Lowcountry Food Bank
  • Crunch Fitness
  • Jefferson Wellness and Consulting
  • Lime Micromobility 
  • Renewal by Andersen
  • MUSC Population Health program
  • Bravenly Global
  • Leveling the Fields
  • GEICO
  • Rainbow
  • MUSC Pocket Urban Farm Program

We also will have Tracy Yancey with Without Limits for the pre-race warm-up, a visit from Charlie the RiverDog, AND the fabulous Black Girls Run cheerleaders! Snacks provided by Morrison Healthcare and Costco. 

The views and opinions expressed by the vendors at the wellness expo are solely those of the individual presenters and do not necessarily reflect the official policies or positions of the Wellness Works program, MUSC Health, MUSC Children's Health, their affiliates, or any other individuals or entities associated with these organizations.

Parking options for the day of the event:

 

Wellness Works Program Information:

MUSC Children's Health Wellness Works program is a wellness/weight management program and lipid treatment clinic for kids and teens. We work with kids and their families to promote healthy habits through individualized clinic visits, group education sessions, and a fitness program. We have had fantastic success and we currently have over 500 families enrolled from the greater Charleston area! Since we are a non-profit program, we rely heavily on fundraising events that also promote our healthy message through exercise and health promotion.

Thank you so much for your support of these children and their families and for helping us Build Healthy Communities!  More information can be found on our website at www.MUSCKids.org/WellnessWorks and our Facebook page at www.Facebook.com/MUSCkidsWellnessWorks.

Course Map

Our course is a USATF-certified 5K course. The picturesque course begins near the large gazebo on the east side of the park (closest to the Cleveland St./Mary Murray Dr. intersection). Participants will start on the north path, just before the gazebo, pass by the gazebo on the north side, make one loop around the pond on the gravel path, go out onto Mary Murray Dr. for TWO full laps around the park, then enter back onto the gravel path for one last loop around the pond, finishing on the opposite (south) side of the gazebo. Printed maps of the course will be available on race morning and volunteers will be able to answer questions regarding the course. Please pay attention to signs, cones and directions from volunteers while on the course. If you will be listening to music, please turn down the volume so you can hear volunteers.  

Swag & Giveaways

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