
Spartanburg Run for Babies 5k by March of Dimes presented by Cooper Standard
Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT
- Location
- Spartanburg, SC
- 158 Pollard Street, 29306
- Featured distance
- 5K
- Type
- RUN
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At a glance
Run a 5K at Fifth Third Park to support March of Dimes and their mission for healthier moms and babies in South Carolina.
- Competitive
- For a Cause
Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge
Join the 5th Annual Spartanburg Run for Babies 5K, benefiting March of Dimes. This event supports their vital work in maternal and infant health, aiming for a future where every family has the best possible start. The 2026 race moves to Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers, offering a new setting for participants. Your involvement helps address critical issues like pregnancy-related causes and premature births in South Carolina, contributing to healthier outcomes for moms and babies.
What to expect
Experience a 5K run at Fifth Third Park, supporting the March of Dimes mission. Pets are welcome with a signed waiver, though not permitted on the stadium field. Youth discounts are available for children under 12 who register to run.
Standout details
- Benefits March of Dimes
- New location: Fifth Third Park
- Hand crafted age group awards
- Pet-friendly (waiver required)
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The course
- Rolling
- Timed race
From the organizer
JOIN US FOR THE 5th ANNUAL SPARTANBURG RUN FOR BABIES 5K!
Join us for the Spartanburg Run for Babies 5k! In 2026, we are moving to Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers! This 5k benefits March of Dimes and the incredible work they do each and every day. Every family deserves the best possible start. But that’s just not the case.
Each year, one woman dies every 12 hours from pregnancy-related causes 1 in 9 babies in South Carolina is born too soon With your help, we can change that. We are focused on one thing: helping more moms and babies be healthy and strong. Our annual March for Babies and Run for Babies Campaigns are our largest weapon against the heartaches that exist in maternal and infant health. We are looking forward to a day where every mom and baby is healthy regardless of wealth, race, geography, or race. We need your help to make that happen. We engage our local community with sponsorship opportunities, employee giving campaigns, volunteer engagement, advocacy efforts, and more.
When: April 18th, 2026 @ 9:00am
8:00am - Registration and Check-in (packet pickup) Opens Where : Fifth Third Park, home of the Hub City Spartanburgers
Parking: The Spartanburgers Parking Garage (158 Pollard Street)
Pets: Pets are allowed with a signed waiver on site. NO PETS ARE ALLOWED ON THE FIELD. The timed finish line will be on the back side of the stadium before you enter the field. Those with pets will be allowed to take a photo in that area and head back to the concourse. The waiver will be available via QR code at the gate
Youth Discounts : Children Under 12 Discounted Pricing (only children running the race and in need of a bib or t-shirt need to register. If you are pushing a stroller with a child, you do not need to register the child)
$20 through February 28th $25 through race day Awards
Top 3 in Each Age Group will receive a hand crafted award!
1-9
10-19
20-29
30-34
35-39
40-44
45-49
50-54
55-59
60-69
70-79
80+
Packet Pickup:
THURSDAY, APRIL 16th from 4-6pm @ Hub City Runners
Saturday, April 18th - Onsite for Race Morning (pick up beginning at 8am at Left Field Gate)
Join us as a sponsor , form a fundraising team and/or register runners.
For more information, or to purchase a sponsorship, contact Amber McDowell
Phone: (864) 551-2562 or Email: amcdowell@marchofdimes.org
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