FORT MILL, S.C. — Get ready to lace up and join the community at the 2nd Annual Buzz, Sweat & Tears 5K, a festive Halloween-themed fundraiser in support of the Fort Mill High School Cross Country Team. The event will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at Bob Jones Stadium, located at 225 Munn Rd E.
Open to runners and walkers of all fitness levels, the 5K kicks off at 3:30 p.m., with check-in beginning at 2:00 p.m. The course will wind through the Fort Mill High School campus on mostly paved paths. A half-mile kids’ fun run will also be held, free for children 10 and under.
The fundraiser supports more than 100 student-athletes across Fort Mill High School, Gold Hill Middle, Pleasant Knoll Middle, and Banks Trail Middle. Proceeds help cover essential costs like uniforms, travel, race fees, and training equipment, keeping the program free and accessible to all athletes.
Highlights of the event include:
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Costume contest
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Food trucks and local vendors
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Trunk-or-treat for kids of registered participants
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Kid-friendly activities
Registration Fees:
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Early Bird (through Aug. 15): $30
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Regular (Aug. 16 – Oct. 1): $35
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Late (Oct. 2 – Oct. 24): $40
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Race Day: $45
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Kids’ Fun Run: Free
Commemorative t-shirts are guaranteed for all 5K participants who register by Oct. 1.
Awards will be given to:
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Top 3 overall male and female finishers
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Top male and female finishers in age groups: 11–19, 20–29, 30–39, 40–49, 50–59, 60+
Please note: No pets are allowed, and strollers are only permitted for registered walkers.
Come for the race—stay for the fun—and help support the future of Fort Mill’s cross country athletes.
Sign up here. https://runsignup.com/Race/SC/FortMill/BuzzSweatTears5k
