
Follow Me 5K and Fun Run
Sat, May 2, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
- Location
- Anderson, SC
- 1809 N Main St., 29621
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
A family-friendly 5K and fun run celebrating a 75th anniversary with a lively spring festival and community support.
- Fun
- Competitive
- Quirky
- Festive
- For a Cause
Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Join the "Follow Me 5K and Fun Run" as part of the #Trinitystrong Spring festival in Anderson, SC. This event offers a timed 5K and a half-mile fun run, perfect for all ages and paces. Celebrate Trinity United Methodist Church's 75th Anniversary with a vibrant community festival featuring kid's games, music, and a delicious pancake breakfast. Your participation supports TUMC's ongoing legacy of serving the local Anderson community.
What to expect
- Enjoy a timed 5K or a half-mile fun run.
- Indulge in a pancake breakfast and explore the Spring Festival with kid's games and music.
- Compete for unique awards or win door prizes like a silver necklace.
Standout details
- Pancake breakfast included
- Chic-Fil-A gift card prizes
- 75th Anniversary celebration
- Door prizes like a silver necklace
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Distances & registration
2 optionsRegistration for all distances is through the official signup link above.
- 0.5 Miles
Sat, May 2, 8:00 AM EDT · From $12.15
Opens Mar 3, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
- 3.1 Miles
Sat, May 2, 8:30 AM EDT · From $33.45
Opens Mar 3, 2026, 4:00 AM EST · Closes Apr 29, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT
Vibe Check
Easygoing
- Rolling area
Based on terrain, weather, and distance data.
The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
SpringFest - "Follow Me 5K and Fun Run" & Pancake Breakfast- Saturday, May 2
A 5K and Half-mile Fun Run sponsored by Trinity United Methodist Church as part of the #Trinitystrong Spring festival. Half-mile Fun Run starts at 8:00am. 5K starts at 8:30am. Both races will be timed events. Pancake breakfast begins at 8:30 and lasts till 10:30am. Tickets are available to purchase in advance from the church office for $10 and will also be available on site during the event.
This event will also celebrate our "75th Anniversary" as a church in Anderson at this location.
First place overall Male and Female in the 1/2-mile run will receive Chic Fil A food cards in the amount of $25.00. First place overall Male and Female in the 5K run will receive Chic-Fil -A food cards in the amount of $50.00.
Age group winners and awards will be given out for both events consisting of medals, pancake breakfast plates, Free bake sale item, and BOGO depending on finish placement.
In addition, door prizes will be given out during the event drawn from the race bib numbers. You must be present to win. Current door prizes include SC Palmetto tree silver necklace (retail value $289), YMCA 3-month free membership with many more to come.
Also, race bags will contain lots of giveaway items including Chic-Fil -A gift cards , free C&C ice cream, Krispy Kreme and Gotta Run discounts cards with many more to come.
The Spring festival with kid's games and entertainment will be happening along with the races and run until 11:00am. We hope you will plan to bring your whole family to participate in the event, cheer each other on in the race and enjoy the Spring Festival events, which are open to the community and includes:
- Kid's games - Blow up bounce houses -Music - Pancake Breakfast -Bake sale -Kid's art & face painting
Last day to order T-shirts to be included in your packet pick up will be Wednesday April 22nd. Individual shirts may also be available to purchase on race day but only as supplies last. Save $20.00 on registration fee if you make 5 or more referrals. Race prices will go up to $35.00 for the 5K and $15.00 for the fun run one week before race day, so do not forget to register early.
Early packet pickups will be available from 4:00-6:00pm on Friday May 1st in the side parking lot next to the outdoor playground. Packet pickups on race day will be from 7:00am till 8:00am.at the same location. HIGHLY recommended to attend early packet pickup to save time.
Festival proceeds will support TUMC's efforts as we continue a legacy of serving the local Anderson community. Pamphlets detailing the local community impact will be readily available on site and be included in the race packet.
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