#Race4Wanza

Sat, Apr 18, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location: Charleston, SC; 61 Windermere Blvd, 29407
Type: RUN

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At a glance

A family-friendly 3.5-mile Doughnut Dash honoring TyWanza Sanders and funding scholarships for local youth.

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For a Cause

Join the Charleston community for the 11th Annual #Race4Wanza Doughnut Dash, a 3.5-mile run/walk honoring the legacy of TyWanza Sanders. This family-friendly event serves as the primary fundraiser for Race 4 Achievement Inc.'s TyWanza Sanders Scholarship Fund, supporting minority high school graduates in the Charleston area. Your participation helps continue TyWanza's philanthropic spirit and commitment to youth achievement, enabling R4A to award over $30,000 in scholarships since its inception.

What to expect

Enjoy a family-friendly 3.5-mile community run or walk.
Restroom facilities are available at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (midway) and Kids Garden (start).

Standout details

11th Annual #Race4Wanza Doughnut Dash
Supports TyWanza Sanders Scholarship Fund
Family-friendly 3.5-mile run/walk
Restrooms at start and midway point

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

6 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

3.5 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 3:13 PM EST · Closes Mar 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EST
3.5 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 3:13 PM EST · Closes Mar 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EST
3.5 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 3, 2026, 3:13 PM EST · Closes Mar 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EST

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3.5 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 3:13 PM EST · Closes Mar 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EST
3.5 Miles
Sat, Apr 18, 7:30 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 2, 2026, 3:13 PM EST · Closes Mar 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EST
3.5 Miles
Mon, Mar 23, 7:30 AM EDT · From $0.00
Opens Mar 3, 2026, 3:13 PM EST · Closes Mar 4, 2026, 4:00 AM EST

The course

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From the organizer

Race Date: Saturday, April 18th, 2026

Join the community for the 11th Annual #Race4Wanza Doughnut Dash 5k in honor of TyWanza Sanders! TyWanza Sande r s , a man with a philanthropic spirit and a commitment to the achievement of youth in his community and beyond, was the youngest victim of the 2015 Mother Emanuel Church Massacre. To honor his life and continue his legacy, Race 4 Achievement Inc. (R4A) created this family-friendly community run/walk (3.5 miles) to provide funds for R4A's TyWanza Sanders Scholarship Fund and other philanthropic outreach programs.

This community event is R4A 's primary fundraiser, enabling us to persist in our mission of supporting the community and championing diversity within the Charleston #commUNITY. Proceeds from this event have allowed R4A to award over $30,000 worth of scholarships since the event's inception to minority high school graduates in the Charleston area. The TyWanza Sanders Scholarship Fund includes the following $1,000 scholarships TyWanza Sanders Scholarship at James Island Charter High, West Ashley High, and Burke High School, the Dan Stern Citadel Scholarship , the Malik Samir Werts Scholarship at the Charleston County School of the Arts, and the Kevin White Jr. Fort Dorchester High School Scholarship.

Tag Race 4 Achievement when you post your participation on 🍩FB @Race4Achievement & FB Event

🍩 IG @race4achievement

🍩 TikTok @Race4Achievement

Use the hashtags #Race4Wanza #AmbitionOverAdversity #RaceWithUs

*Please note that you may use the restroom facilities at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts (midway point) or at Kids Garden (race starting location).

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