Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk
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Event details
The Building Healthy Communities 5K Run/Walk and Wellness Expo takes place on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Hampton Park, 30 Mary Murray Drive, Charleston, SC 29403. The event features a 5K USATF-certified run/walk and is open to ages 4 through 100. The Wellness Expo is part of the event and is open to the public.
Beneficiary, inclusions and logistics
Proceeds support the MUSC Children's Health Wellness Works program, a wellness and weight management program and lipid treatment clinic for children and teens. The program provides individualized clinic visits, group education sessions, and a fitness program, and serves over 500 families from the greater Charleston area.
Registered participants receive a t-shirt, a race packet with promotional items, water, and healthy snacks. The event provides official timing, overall and age-group awards (three deep), and a finisher's medal for those who complete the full course. A finish-area event includes a food truck (food for purchase), a prize raffle, and vendor booths. Raffle tickets may be purchased with cash or card; checks are not accepted. Day-of registration and on-site packet pick-up are available. Parking options include three parking areas inside Hampton Park (vehicle access may be restricted during the event), nearby street parking (may be metered), and a free lot within a short walk of the park. Portable toilets will be available at the Expo. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.