Sweat It Out 5k

Get ready to break a Sweat for Nick! Join us for the Sweat It Out 5k 2024!  We are offering two exciting options: a thrilling "Live Race" on Saturday, June 1, 2024, or the flexibility of a "Virtual Event" from May 13 to June 1, 2024. Don't forget the little ones – our Kids Fun Run is back, giving children a chance to "Sweat For Nick" too!  The Duke family, mindful of safety, invites you to support NFED and Sweat For Nick in a way that suits you best. Start a team with a minimum of 4 members during registration and enjoy a special discount. For the Live Race, compete for the coveted Largest Team Award! For the Live Event on June 1st, experience the thrill of walking or running on our USA Track and Field Certified course, winding through Nick's neighborhood and finishing where you began at Old Woodlands Park. Volunteers will guide and cheer you on, with a water stop at the 1.5 mile mark. Stick around after the race for a Finish Line Celebration with food and beverages exclusively for registered participants. Gear up for the event at Packet Pick Up from 4 – 7 pm on Friday, May 30, at Hunter-Gatherer Hangar Brewery. Participants (21 and older) get a FREE BEER by showing their race bib during Packet Pick Up or on Race Day. Cheers to Hunter-Gatherer for their support! Find us at 1402 Jim Hamilton Blvd., Columbia, SC 29205. Join the movement, break a sweat, and make a difference – it's time to Sweat For Nick!

 

START A TEAM!  During registration, you will be asked if you would like to "Join A Team".  You must have a minimum of 5 members to start a team.  Teams get a special discount!  Grab four or more friends and Sweat for Nick together!  This is an option for the Live Race and the Virtual Event!   ** Must register by April 25, 2024 to be guaranteed a shirt!  We are not able to hold shirts for participants who do not pick up at packet pick up or on race day.  To get your shirt, you must pick up during these times. We are unable to ship or to hold shirts for pick up after the race.

 

RACE DAY:
We will have Race Day Packet Pick Up or Race Day Registration. We will open our Race Day Registration table and our Packet Pick Up table at the race at 6:15am.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes before our start time at 7am.   Dogs on a leash are welcome!  Strollers are welcome!

 

POST-RACE Great food and water will be available at the finish line for registered participants only.

 

AWARDS Our awards ceremony will be held around 8:30am.  Awards for overall and age group winners will be announced at the ceremony.  Awards will be placed on a table for you to pick up during the ceremony.  Please be sure to pose for our photographer after you receive your award! All awards must be picked up during the award ceremony.  We do allow your friends to pick up awards for you if you are not able to attend.  We are unable to ship awards after the race!  We appreciate your understanding. Awards will be given to the TOP THREE Male/Female Winners, the TOP THREE Male/Female Masters Winners, and Age Group Winners (every 5 years) We will also be raffling off great prizes during our awards ceremony!  Only registered participants are eligible for these awards. 

 

Here are the Race Day Details!
Saturday,June 1,  2024- RACE DAY
7 am Start Time
Old Woodlands Park, Columbia, SC

 

VIRTUAL RACE OPTION
Runners and Walkers can  "Sweat Anywhere " from May 13 - June 1,  2024. All participants in our virtual event will receive an awesome Sweat It Out 5k race shirt and custom Sweat It Out  award!  These will be mailed to you after the event ends.  Registration for the virtual event will close on May 26.
You will have the option to report your results through our results tab on our registration site. 
 
We hope that by making the race virtual, we will be able to attract even more participants across the United States who want to support our great cause!  Please share this race with all your friends!  Post your race pictures and results our event page! 
*******If you switch from the LIVE event to the VIRTUAL event after May 13, we will be unable to ship your packet due to our production schedule.  You will need to pick up your packet at packet pick up!   When posting on your social media, please tag our race and use these hashtags : #sweatanywherefornick  #sweatitout5k SHIRT GUARANTEE DEADLINE! We will do our best to make sure everyone gets their shirt and an award but there is no guarantee on either if you have not registered by April 30, 2024!  We will order extra for those who register after our deadline, but supplies and sizes are not guaranteed. We will keep an inventory of shirts on our registration site so you can see the sizes available as you register.

 

KIDS FUN RUN! Let your kids join the fun and "Sweat For Nick" at our Kids Fun Run!  This race starts at 8am and costs only $20.  This race is just for fun! You are welcome to run or walk with your child during this race.  It will be lead by an adult and is less than one mile.  It's a great way to get your kids involved with running!

 

Our Cause:  Ectodermal Dysplasia is a rare inherited genetic disorder that affects 1 in 17,000 individuals worldwide. It is a multisystem disorder that typically affects the hair, teeth, nails, sweat glands, and skin. The primary feature of HED is lack of or diminished sweating: hypohydrosis. The National Foundation of Ectodermal Dysplasia (NFED) is a nonprofit organization that helps and supports families affected by HED. They have been so helpful to the Duke family since the diagnosis of their son Nicholas. Their mission is to empower and connect people touched by HED through education,research, and support. Their vision is to be a recognized leader among health related nonprofit organizations and will be known for providing comprehensive services with loving care for individuals affected by HED. NFED will help individuals and families benefit from early diagnosis care, and will continue to be there throughout their lives. Ultimately, a cure will be found and NFED will be the force  behind this cure!
Our race has two goals: Raising awareness and raising funds. Please join us again this year for this worthy cause! We are honored to be on the Columbia Running Club Tour of Columbia!  Runners and Walkers in the club will receive a special discount through the club and receive participation points!  For more information on Columbia Running Club, please visit their website: www.columbiarunningclub.com This event is non refundable! No deferrals. The Live Event will happen Rain or Shine!  We appreciate your support!