Peace, Love & AMM

Sat, Aug 22, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location: Aiken, SC; 1200 Toolebeck Road, Aiken, 29803
Type: RUN

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Run or walk to honor Ann Marie McGhee's legacy of peace, love, and inclusion, supporting student scholarships through the Ann Marie McGhee Foundation.

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Join the Peace, Love & AMM 5K Run/Walk in Aiken, SC, a heartfelt event dedicated to celebrating the life and enduring legacy of Ann Marie McGhee. This meaningful gathering supports the Ann Marie McGhee Foundation, a nonprofit committed to fostering her values of peace, love, and inclusion through scholarships and student recognition. Your participation, whether running, walking, or cheering, directly contributes to inspiring future generations and honoring a passionate educator's impact on her community.

What to expect

Participate in a 3.1-mile run or walk to celebrate a cherished educator's legacy.
Support the Ann Marie McGhee Foundation, funding scholarships for deserving students.
Experience a community event focused on peace, love, and inclusion.

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Supports Ann Marie McGhee Foundation
Funds student scholarships and awards
Celebrates a legacy of peace and inclusion
3.1-mile run/walk (5K)

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3.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 22, 7:30 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Apr 9, 2026, 12:30 PM EDT · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 22, 7:30 AM EDT · From $27.50
Opens Apr 14, 2026, 3:43 PM EDT · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
3.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 22, 7:30 AM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Jun 19, 2026, 9:30 PM EDT · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 3:00 AM EDT

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3.1 Miles
Sat, Aug 22, 7:30 AM EDT · From $48.70
Opens Jun 19, 2026, 9:30 PM EDT · Closes Aug 22, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

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Join Us for the Peace, Love & AMM 5K Run/Walk

Help us celebrate the life and legacy of Ann Marie McGhee by participating in this meaningful event. Whether you walk, run, or cheer from afar, your support helps carry forward her message of peace, love, and inclusion.

🌟 All proceeds benefit the Ann Marie McGhee Foundation , a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to honoring Ann Marie’s legacy through scholarships and recognition of students who embody her values.

About Ann Marie McGhee Every now and then, someone enters the world and leaves it brighter. Ann Marie McGhee was one of those rare souls. A passionate educator, loving friend, and tireless advocate for every child, Mrs. McGhee had a gift for making everyone feel seen, supported, and celebrated.

Her classroom was a place of acceptance, curiosity, and growth. She didn’t just teach—she inspired. Her impact lives on in the lives of her students, colleagues, and the community she served so faithfully at Horse Creek Academy.

Ann Marie was:

Inclusive and kind to all A natural problem solver and lifelong learner Deeply committed to education Proud of her school and her students A woman of warmth, wisdom, and heart

Scholarships & Legacy Awards

To continue her legacy, the Foundation awards an annual $1,000 scholarship to a deserving high school senior who reflects Ann Marie’s values:

2024 Recipient: Matt Godson 2025 Recipient: Ashtyn Poston

In addition, the Ann Marie McGhee Award is presented each year to a fifth-grade student at Horse Creek Academy who exemplifies traits Ann Marie held dear—kindness, dedication, helpfulness, curiosity, and school pride. Each award winner will also receive a $1,000 scholarship upon graduation.

2023 Winner: Emily Ann Moore 2024 Winner: Mason Aaron 2025 Winner: Kathryn McKibbin

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